Grooming Question (Hair Near Eyes)

[SWEETPEA]

I Cut The Hair Around The Eyes Because I Think Its Annoying HaVING HAIR THERE YOU CANT SEE THERE CUTE EYES

[Sherry Lynn]

Originally Posted by chachi

We trim that hair so it stays out of their eyes.

HOW do you trim around the eyes??

I can't even get close to my little guys toenails - much less his eyes!! I've tried to massage his little nails while he is in the deepest sleep, and it just ain't happenin'!! Clippers - they can sit beside him and he sniffs them but put them in motion and it's a whole 'nother story!!! Even from a deadass sleep!!

He's mellow when I massage his face so I bought the little round edged baby scissors, and he's comfortable around them and loves to play with them while they are in my hand but the minute I try to use them the squirm sets in!! LOL

My other dogs were manageable, even when they were small, but this little booger is so willfull!! I'm wondering if a groomer will be able to do any better!!

Yorkie Rose - what do you use to train it away from the eyes. I might be able to slip something in on my fingers while he's sleeping (key word is MIGHT!!) but am afraid to use anything so close to the eyes. What do you recommend????

What's a girl to do....

[yorkieusa]

Speaking of their beautiful eyes, have you seen these?

http://www.danburymint.co.uk/index.p...rowse&cat_id=9

http://www.danburymint.co.uk/index.p...rowse&cat_id=9

[LvMyYorki]

Originally Posted by Midge5353

I was just wondering what are you supposed to do with the hair in the corner of a Yorkie's eye? I assume if I cut it, when it grows back it will poke the eye, and if I just let it grow out, it will continue to poke Riley's eye until it is really long. It isn't very long right now, but it seems to poke Riley's eye and it looks like he can't see very well. So what do I do?

I just posted about this the other day when I took Tino to a new groomer. Its a long story, but when he was little a groomer clipped that hair and (just like you said) it poked right in his eyes! I could never trim it myself so I was having him groomed ALL THE TIME ($$$). So anyway... I decided that I didnt want the hair on his face around his eyes touched, plus it was impossible to get it up in a topknot. Well, the woman I took him to last week asked if I wanted the hair plucked. I'd never heard about that before and she said that she used to groom show Yorkies in PA and has been a groomer for 18 years and she always plucks the hair if she doesnt clip it. I can honestly say that its been a week and his eyes and face are sooo much cleaner! I think his tearducts were clogged before.
I posted to see if anyone had ever heard of this and no one had, so I cant tell you how to do it, but you may want to check with a groomer or two in your area to see if they pluck the hair there.

[ingallsra]

I keep my Yorkie's and Poodle's clipped--it seems to help reduce the tearing.

[Passionfruition]

DUDE....the funniest thing you guys just caused me to do. I read this thread earlier today, and got bold with my kitchen scissors....

Yes, I trimmed a little around Sully's eyes and though the cut has served its' purpose, it has proven to be a "botch job" by yours truly.

As much as I want to pretend, I am neither a barber for my husband nor a groomer for my dog. All I do when I try, is leave "I wuz heer" buzz jobs on either of them, proving the exact extent to which I really really suck with a pair of scissors.

LOL!!!!

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Sherry Lynn

Yorkie Rose - what do you use to train it away from the eyes. I might be able to slip something in on my fingers while he's sleeping (key word is MIGHT!!) but am afraid to use anything so close to the eyes. What do you recommend????

What's a girl to do....

I used Vasaline on the hair - it will keep it laying down and not hurt the eyes...I had to do that with Cheri's nose - When you shampoo their little faces use a tearless shampoo

[Lexi's_Mommy]

I'm letting Lexi's grow out, it seems to be easier to take care of once it is grown. I use a brow comb to comb it and it now lays pretty flat...

[LvMyYorki]

Originally Posted by Lexi's_Mommy

I'm letting Lexi's grow out, it seems to be easier to take care of once it is grown. I use a brow comb to comb it and it now lays pretty flat...

I agree... its tough to deal with when its in the "in between" stage, but now I love that when I pull Tino's hair up, its all out of his eyes and sooo easy to take care of!

[txshopper73]

I would use gel to slick it up and keep it out of their eyes, but I would let it grow. Once you start cutting it, you will always have to cut it. It just takes a little time and patience but the outcome will be well worth the wait!

[chewysmom]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I do both my girls after trying to let it grow and lay flat - Chanels did - but Cheri's never fell flat so they both get it cut by ME.

I use the PErsonal Trimmer in the first pic - it's so quiet it doesn't freak them and both my girls sit still for this - they aren't so good with the noisier trimmers - They cost about 10 bucks at Sallys Beauty Supply or similar stores -

For UNDER their eyes - I use the 2nd pic - Both these are tools I can't live without for grooming -

I am not cutting Chewy's hair around his eyes because i want to grow it out to put up but I was wondering if these devices that Vilette has shown can be used to groom other areas, i.e., tips of ears, paw pads and potty areas???

[Midge5353]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I used Vasaline on the hair - it will keep it laying down and not hurt the eyes...I had to do that with Cheri's nose - When you shampoo their little faces use a tearless shampoo

Thanks everyone for the replies. I think I am going to let Riley's hair grow out there, and for the time being, use vaseline to train it down as Vilette suggested. Thanks again everyone for all of the advice. i really appreciate it!

Originally Posted by chewysmom

I am not cutting Chewy's hair around his eyes because i want to grow it out to put up but I was wondering if these devices that Vilette has shown can be used to groom other areas, i.e., tips of ears, paw pads and potty areas???

Vilette, I had the same question as chewysmom. Can you use those tool for the paw pads and potty areas? TJ could really use it for his paw pads. He has so much hair there that he just slides across the floor.

[Sherry Lynn]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I used Vasaline on the hair - it will keep it laying down and not hurt the eyes...I had to do that with Cheri's nose - When you shampoo their little faces use a tearless shampoo

Thanks! And Vaseline is cheap too!! I couldn't imagine trimming around the eyes, but would also hate for them to be irritated all the time...

Also, I'm familiar with the first picture you posted above (actually bought one for my husband that we could take over-again you're saving me money here!) But what is the item in your second picture. Is it also a trimmer?

[chewysmom]

Originally Posted by chewysmom

I am not cutting Chewy's hair around his eyes because i want to grow it out to put up but I was wondering if these devices that Vilette has shown can be used to groom other areas, i.e., tips of ears, paw pads and potty areas???

I'm bumping this in hopes of someone giving us some answeres?????

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by chewysmom

I'm bumping this in hopes of someone giving us some answeres?????

I can try - I'm Not a groomer but have been learning as I go what works for me....What I did was find tools I'M comfortable with -

1st pic is a Wahl 1" head trimmer that I use for the ears...sanitary cutting..(butt) AND the bottom of their feet - sizzors on the bottom of feet works easy too.

it's pretty easy to groom their feet - stand them and bend their foot AWAY from their face and it seems to be easier if they can't see what your doing

the 2nd picture is a little 1/4 head trimmer - is GREAT for under eyes - I don't use it anywhere else - it takes just enough under the eyes to remove the strays and tearstains - I could live without this trimmer -

3rd pic is the Personal Trimmer - I love it. It's quiet and you can't really make a chunking mistake cause it trims a little at a time - FOR anyone who is unsteady - it's perfect.

I just gently trim stray hairs so their whole eye is visible - I tried to let it grow but the girls are outside alot and hair was always sticking into their eyes so I trim. Many people don't but I prefer the look and they can see better.

I hope this helps someone - I'm no expert but it sure is nice not taking them to the groomer every six weeks cause they DON'T like going and I don't like leaving them - and it saves money cause a groomer basically will do minor things sometimes - and charge full price