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Figment713 · 06-13-2005, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chewysmom

Daily grooming is essential and very easy. I brush Chewy at the same time every night with a comb only, I never use that hard brush. He is in a puppy cut and I just comb everything really fast and then comb the gook out of the corners of his eyes. It takes 2 minutes and if you keep it up, you won't have any problems with matting.

I'm with Cherry on this one....I comb my girls EVERY DAY...sometimes twice on the weekend if my neighbors are about, as they seem to have this obsessive thing about mussing their hair.

Maggie is WONDERFUL about being combed. I can just stand her on my lap and she'll let me do whatever. (Of course, Maggie has had 4 years to perfect this).

Molly, who I got at the age of 5 months, and had probably (based on the condition of her coat) never before seen a serious combing, is getting better. I still have to stand her on the washing machine, but at least she no longer struggles (well, not much anyway

) and cries like she's being murdered.

I figure it won't be long before she'll let me do her on the lap too.

MacKenzie, who has just joined us, is very agreeable to being combed...so she too is being done on the lap.

Anyway, I don't even own a slicker brush at this point. (I would think that thing would hurt). Rather I have a steel comb which works wonderfully.

Truly, you just have to keep at it...doing them daily. Just think how your hair would look if it weren't combed for a week, and someone was always mussing you up!

yorkipower · 06-13-2005, 02:30 PM

OK if you want to get technical, each brush has a differnet purpose (I feel like we should call on Arlene - who is far more experinced than I am . . . but i'll do my best). I come from horses so for those of you who care for horses, you know, for example, that with each brush you get deeper and provide a finer finish to the horses Coat? I liken a slicker for a Yorkie to a Curry Comb for a horse. A comb (I use a rat- tail) has several purposes. If you were wrapping or making a top knot or simply making a part down the back, you’d use the rat end to draw “lines” and make straight parts. The comb can also be used to gently remove tangles and get down deep into the coat. The pin brush is good for all around brushing and if you don’t have anything else, I’d buy that. I also have a boar bristle brush I use as final brushing because the natural bristles are great for spreading natural oils through the coat and adding sheen. I use a small comb on the facial furnishings and a slicker on the legs. However, if you are just doing pet grooming, this is all overkill.

luvmybaby · 06-15-2005, 05:29 AM

My Baby is doing much better with the grooming we do it everynight sametime, sameplace with same treat(Apples) this is the only time he gets apples. I use the comb and a slicker brush. I also just purchased Glo Coat from petdedge.com it is a conditioner leave in and it is wonderful. His coat is soft and shiny. I hope he will keep up with the grooming that I won't have to shave him again!! Thank-you to all for your wonderfull support and advice.

NCyorkie · 06-15-2005, 07:16 AM

My Romeo semi-tolerates brushing but I just realized that I am using the wrong brush...you guys are awesome, I'm getting a new one this week!

PZGunstar · 06-15-2005, 11:04 AM

I actually used to have the same problem with my 3 yorkies grooming until i tried some things, The Brush... The brush you use makes a big differnce. Now I went out of my way and spent about $40 on a Soft Bristle Pooch Brush, This brush is wonderful because it does not pull my dogs fur or hurt them. Once I started using it I noticed a significant differnce. For their beards I use the fine small teeth of a comb.
When it comes to bathing I make it fun for all and often end up with 3-4 wet mops in one tub at a time. Often times it helps to put a bathing suit on and jump into a bath tub with them, especially if you have a removable showerhead. Dogs tend to feel safer in the tub since they see you are there with them.
When I make the first step into the tub my yorkies often dont hesiate as much to follow knowing that I'm there. It's different to be in the tub and to be on the outside of the tub.

luvmybaby · 06-16-2005, 11:02 AM

I have been using the slicker brush and he doesn't mind it but he doesn't have much hair so I switched last night to the pin brush. Thanks to all of you for your advice!!

Deegan's mom · 06-23-2005, 04:22 PM

I've had my baby here with me for a week now and I've given him is first bath, but I used baby shampoo. Today I went to Petsmart to find a doggy shampoo and conditioner, but didn't know what type or brand to choose. Can anyone suggest one? Also, I want to keep him in a puppy cut, so how often would I need to trim him and how do you go about doing that?

luvmybaby · 06-24-2005, 05:30 AM

Hi, there is a website that is www.chrissystems.com alot of people here use day to day shampoo & conditioner And Ice on Ice leave in conditioner. Also it is very important to brush and comb every day. Also you need to brush & comb before you bathe because if the dog has mattes they will set in. Trust me you don't want that to happen. It did to me and I had to have my baby shaved. I had my baby in a puppy cut and we went for a trim every 4 to 5 weeks. Good Luck!!

luvmymonkies · 06-25-2005, 12:08 AM

Grooming problems...I had 'em with both of my babies. I tried talking sweet, letting them bite my fingers and giving them toys. In the end, the thing that worked for me was just brushing quickly with a very quick pet following each stroke, holding them firmly and speaking to them only after all is done. Directly after their grooming, I have a little praise and 2 minute playtime. Now when they see the brush, they just lay in my lap and get ready. Monkey even puts his head up and closes his eyes. I think he actually likes it! Remember, gooming is sometimes the best bonding. A dog is comforted when they feel like you know what you're doing...even if it means being the big mean boss

Good luck!

06-15-2005, 05:29 AM	#33
luvmybaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 33	Update on Grooming My Baby is doing much better with the grooming we do it everynight sametime, sameplace with same treat(Apples) this is the only time he gets apples. I use the comb and a slicker brush. I also just purchased Glo Coat from petdedge.com it is a conditioner leave in and it is wonderful. His coat is soft and shiny. I hope he will keep up with the grooming that I won't have to shave him again!! Thank-you to all for your wonderfull support and advice.

06-15-2005, 07:16 AM	#34
NCyorkie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fayetteville/Sanford, NC Posts: 429	My Romeo semi-tolerates brushing but I just realized that I am using the wrong brush...you guys are awesome, I'm getting a new one this week! __________________ Tonia, Romeo & Denero

06-23-2005, 04:22 PM	#37
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Bath Time I've had my baby here with me for a week now and I've given him is first bath, but I used baby shampoo. Today I went to Petsmart to find a doggy shampoo and conditioner, but didn't know what type or brand to choose. Can anyone suggest one? Also, I want to keep him in a puppy cut, so how often would I need to trim him and how do you go about doing that?

06-25-2005, 12:08 AM	#39
luvmymonkies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	Monkey & Maddie hated it too. Grooming problems...I had 'em with both of my babies. I tried talking sweet, letting them bite my fingers and giving them toys. In the end, the thing that worked for me was just brushing quickly with a very quick pet following each stroke, holding them firmly and speaking to them only after all is done. Directly after their grooming, I have a little praise and 2 minute playtime. Now when they see the brush, they just lay in my lap and get ready. Monkey even puts his head up and closes his eyes. I think he actually likes it! Remember, gooming is sometimes the best bonding. A dog is comforted when they feel like you know what you're doing...even if it means being the big mean boss Good luck!

06-13-2005, 02:30 PM	#32
yorkipower BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Posts: 446	OK if you want to get technical, each brush has a differnet purpose (I feel like we should call on Arlene - who is far more experinced than I am . . . but i'll do my best). I come from horses so for those of you who care for horses, you know, for example, that with each brush you get deeper and provide a finer finish to the horses Coat? I liken a slicker for a Yorkie to a Curry Comb for a horse. A comb (I use a rat- tail) has several purposes. If you were wrapping or making a top knot or simply making a part down the back, you’d use the rat end to draw “lines” and make straight parts. The comb can also be used to gently remove tangles and get down deep into the coat. The pin brush is good for all around brushing and if you don’t have anything else, I’d buy that. I also have a boar bristle brush I use as final brushing because the natural bristles are great for spreading natural oils through the coat and adding sheen. I use a small comb on the facial furnishings and a slicker on the legs. However, if you are just doing pet grooming, this is all overkill.

06-15-2005, 11:04 AM	#35
PZGunstar Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: VA Posts: 65	I actually used to have the same problem with my 3 yorkies grooming until i tried some things, The Brush... The brush you use makes a big differnce. Now I went out of my way and spent about $40 on a Soft Bristle Pooch Brush, This brush is wonderful because it does not pull my dogs fur or hurt them. Once I started using it I noticed a significant differnce. For their beards I use the fine small teeth of a comb. When it comes to bathing I make it fun for all and often end up with 3-4 wet mops in one tub at a time. Often times it helps to put a bathing suit on and jump into a bath tub with them, especially if you have a removable showerhead. Dogs tend to feel safer in the tub since they see you are there with them. When I make the first step into the tub my yorkies often dont hesiate as much to follow knowing that I'm there. It's different to be in the tub and to be on the outside of the tub.

06-16-2005, 11:02 AM	#36
luvmybaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 33	I have been using the slicker brush and he doesn't mind it but he doesn't have much hair so I switched last night to the pin brush. Thanks to all of you for your advice!!

06-24-2005, 05:30 AM	#38
luvmybaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 33	Hi, there is a website that is www.chrissystems.com alot of people here use day to day shampoo & conditioner And Ice on Ice leave in conditioner. Also it is very important to brush and comb every day. Also you need to brush & comb before you bathe because if the dog has mattes they will set in. Trust me you don't want that to happen. It did to me and I had to have my baby shaved. I had my baby in a puppy cut and we went for a trim every 4 to 5 weeks. Good Luck!!