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Originally Posted by sandy simpson  Don't forget when you groom you have to pop those anal glands and cut those nails unless you take the dog to the vet. Also check the ears and keep them clean. Lots to grooming a precious Yorkie but better than some of those pet shop groomers. I just do not trust them. I have a groomer come to my home and I watch and help hold my Yorkies. No one will ever hit my dog with a brush or be mean. It happens at these places. |
Mandie is 1 year old and I got her when she was 4 1/2 months old. I've never taken her to a groomer. Therefore, I've never had a bad experience so the groomers around my area might be great. I don't know.
However, I did want to point out that expressing the anal glands is not a necessity in all Yorkies. It should only be done if that particular pup has a tendency to need help with it (which they all don't). Mandie has never had hers expressed or had a problem with them. I know that she might in the future, but for now - she hasn't. If anyone grooming their own pup has one that needs the anal glands expressed, it is important to get your vet to show you how to do it properly or damage could occur. I guess I'm saying, just because you cut/trim your own pup, don't automatically express the glands - only if they need it and only after being trained to do so.
Nails are a different story - they will need to be done. For those like me - take a quick trip to the vet or PetSmart lol (I'm too chicken to touch her nails with them being black..freaks me out that I can't see the quick)
