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mjharpst 06-25-2009 09:09 PM
Love it!
 
This was such a great idea! How has it been working? I bet you just love it! I am always on the ground with my two. I need to set something up! Fabulous!

kidmuzicdotcom 06-25-2009 09:34 PM
I thought about doing Shelby Rae's grooming myself because she hates going to the groomer and i hate the way they put her in a cage till i get there and I make them call me as soon as they're done so I can go get her...but the thing that holds me back is that I'm terrified of doing her toenails...i heard they can bleed out if you cut them too short....

Roxy_Mom 06-26-2009 04:33 AM
What an awesome grooming space and how cool is that towel rack!!!!! I think I might need to do something like this for Roxy when she gets bigger!! I am definately going to buy a towel rack for her clothes though!! What an awesome idea!!

Lolapup 06-26-2009 05:46 AM
Wow! You did a great job. It's no wonder your dogs are so beautiful. I could only wish to be that organized :p

Nancy1999 06-26-2009 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by mjharpst (Post 2687739)
This was such a great idea! How has it been working? I bet you just love it! I am always on the ground with my two. I need to set something up! Fabulous!
It's working great, I like the fact that I don't have to take him in the kitchen to do a topknot! Lol, I can't get on and off the floor so easily anymore.

Nancy1999 06-26-2009 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by kidmuzicdotcom (Post 2687750)
I thought about doing Shelby Rae's grooming myself because she hates going to the groomer and i hate the way they put her in a cage till i get there and I make them call me as soon as they're done so I can go get her...but the thing that holds me back is that I'm terrified of doing her toenails...i heard they can bleed out if you cut them too short....
I still can't do toenails, I have one of the Petipaws, but it takes too long, I've tried the clippers, but he bled once, and that was it for me. We take him to groomers for that.

bebeyorkie 08-10-2009 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 2648276)
Creating a dog grooming area isn't really a luxury for yorkies; it's more of a necessity. Daily grooming is more important than with many other breeds, and having a designated area with supplies is really convenient. I know many of you have created "to die for" grooming spaces, but I wanted to create a space in the office, and we didn't have much extra room. Joey's kennel was in here anyway, and he snoozes in it when I'm posting away at YT. :D

I found a little folding table at Target that was around $35.00. Folding Table - Black (20 x 48") : Target, and it fits right over Joey's kennel so it doesn't seem like I'm wasting much space space. I found a plastic Sterlite storage bin with wheels, also at Target, (on sale), Storage Bin and it fits under the table too. A towel rack hanging on the wall that will hold child size hangers, completes my renovation! The good part is if I ever decide to redo the spare bedroom and buy one of those cute baby changing tables, I can always use my folding table for something else.

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You can tell in this picture Joey's really psyched!
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Here's a close-up of my freshly brushed baby.

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I thought that this might give, some of you, ideas on creating your own space, and maybe some of you others might give some tips for economical ways to create a grooming area.

Thanks for sharing - great ideas!

I noticed kennel is covered - what did you cover it with? I like it:D

Robin Lodal 08-10-2009 02:00 PM
What a wonderful setup. What a great idea for the towel racks.

I store all of my babies' things in the laundry room (their room) which is right off of the kitchen. I do all of the grooming on an island in my kitchen. I have most of my grooming supplies in a cute bag that I can just carry over so its a breeze.

I like your set up though.. making me think about trying something new!;)

iueled09 08-10-2009 02:19 PM
Great Idea!
 
My new little Cooper is coming to live with me on Friday!!! :DI can't wait. I cleared out an extra room in my house and will definitly use your ideas in there. I will try to post some pics when I get things done.

Nancy1999 08-10-2009 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by iueled09 (Post 2750056)
My new little Cooper is coming to live with me on Friday!!! :DI can't wait. I cleared out an extra room in my house and will definitly use your ideas in there. I will try to post some pics when I get things done.
Oh cool, I'm so glad the suggestions helped. You won't be sorry you created a space. I didn't even think about it when I got Joey, I've never had a dog before who really needed daily grooming, but it's so convenient. Would love to see your pictures, and congratulations on getting your new pup. I was so excited before we got Joey, I could hardly sleep, but get all the sleep you can before you pick him up; you'll soon have to wake up every 3 or 4 hours! :D

artie merlino 08-10-2009 06:28 PM
Grooming Area
 
Great Idea......I set up my Grooming Area on top of my Dryer I have a portable Grooming Table from Petedge, the kind that rotates. On my washing machine I have a Dog Couch/Bed and I use one of the cabinets over head to store all their Grooming Supplies. It's a few steps away from the Sink in the Kitchen, its convenient for Bathing and brushing their Teeth. I have my Table/Chairs in the Dining Room so we don't Eat near it. I do all of their "Grooming" myself I do all 3 like an Assembly line every morning. Having a designated area keeps you organized and makes Grooming quicker/easier and gets them used to a routine, they know once they are done we are going "Bye Bye":)

mypreciouspups 08-10-2009 06:38 PM
Wonderful ideas.. we are doing renovations last summer and now this summer.. so when it is time for my laundry room.. it will also be for my dogs grooming area... I have had my plans for awhile and just hope it looks as nice... thanks for sharing..anne

PenelopePup 08-10-2009 06:49 PM
Wow, what a great grooming area! Before my DH built my grooming/dog room I had to use the kitchen counter! Gosh how I hated that....
I've been grooming dogs professionally for 33 years, it only took 19 of those years to get a grooming area of my own!

cj125 08-10-2009 06:51 PM
Nancy did a great job on her set-up. I'd really like to see everyone else's, too. Pictures please.... :D

molney 08-11-2009 09:56 PM
since this is a subject sorta about grooming?
 
I have some questions. how soon can you bath a puppy? what is a good shampoo and conditioner? This may sound crazy , but I myself use this silk serum in my hair when dry ,makes it silky. Do they have this for yorkes?

Nancy1999 08-12-2009 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by molney (Post 2752089)
I have some questions. how soon can you bath a puppy? what is a good shampoo and conditioner? This may sound crazy , but I myself use this silk serum in my hair when dry ,makes it silky. Do they have this for yorkes?
Joey was 12 weeks when I got him, and his breeder told me is was ok to bath him once a week, I'm sure she had just bathed him because he was spanking clean and had a little bow. Some people have had success with certain human hair products, but they do have lots of products especially made for longhaired breeds. It's important not to use human shampoos though as they have a different pH, and can result in a yorkies hair looking fried over time, human hair is much more acid, so it needs a different pH to clean properly. Other products such as conditioners don't seem to matter. The main thing Joey's breeder told me regarding shampooing is to rinse thoroughly, if you ever see white flaky skin, you haven't been rinsing enough. Always test bath water with the inside of your arm, not your hand, which can take much hotter water. Puppies can't tolerate water that is too hot, and the water should feel tepid not hot, always error on the cooler side. We have an excellent grooming forum here, with many recommendations on hair products, and tips on grooming. Yorkie Grooming Talk - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

Sunny Alex 08-12-2009 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LilMissy (Post 2648287)
Joey is SOooo cute!

I think that I have THE most economical grooming area ever (I'm so cheap). I took a spare leash and tied it to the towel rack above my bathroom countertop. Yes, I groom Missy right on my bathroom counter LOL! It was free because I already had the spare leash :p and I just toss all of my grooming products in one of the bathroom drawers. Works for us! Although I love the space that you've created. I just don't have room for it.
I agree, Joey is really cute. I'm even cheaper than you are. I sit on the floor with my legs straight out and Emily on my lap. After I've finished I have her stand and I brush and comb down the sides,front, tail and face and baby gets a treat.

Nancy1999 08-12-2009 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Sunny Alex (Post 2752685)
I agree, Joey is really cute. I'm even cheaper than you are. I sit on the floor with my legs straight out and Emily on my lap. After I've finished I have her stand and I brush and comb down the sides,front, tail and face and baby gets a treat.
Lol, I wish I could easily sit on the floor and stand up! :D

pookiebear 08-12-2009 12:02 PM
Nancy that is the greatest. I could actually do that in my office, if I wanted to give up my sewing table. My sewing machine is on another table, this is just where I cut out fabric...and right now I'm not sewing much. So, you've got my brain a clickin'. I've already got the little cabinet with the drawers. Sure would be nice to have my bathroom free of doggie grooming supplies.
Great Idea, thanks for the tip

Nancy1999 08-12-2009 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pookiebear (Post 2752795)
Nancy that is the greatest. I could actually do that in my office, if I wanted to give up my sewing table. My sewing machine is on another table, this is just where I cut out fabric...and right now I'm not sewing much. So, you've got my brain a clickin'. I've already got the little cabinet with the drawers. Sure would be nice to have my bathroom free of doggie grooming supplies.

Great Idea, thanks for the tip
Well, if your anything like me, your babies have way more grooming supplies than you do! :D

manolos mom 08-12-2009 03:10 PM
Very nice Nancy....

manina 08-13-2009 06:20 AM
Love it !!!!
 
Joey is sooo cute !! What a great idea !!!! I will do this !!
Check Kmart for the folding table on the cheap when on sale, like every few weeks same table on sale.
The dollar store has lot of plastic container for your grooming stuff. and I buy baby wash cloths and blanklet there too !
and Bed Bath & Beyond I pick up the hand free hair blower holder, It stand on it's own you u have different heights , I use it for me too ! ha !! ha!!! And I use the 20 % coupons I sign up for and they never , ever expired.
I have learn here on YT how to do my own grooming and the nails, so that a big saving, I was spending at least 50-60 per dogs plus tips.
I don't go to hair dresser only every 3 month for a cut, I do my dried and up keep myself.
I'm ret and I save my money to spend it on my furbabies things, like nice cloths, and supplied and don't forget mommy our toys, we need toys Lol !!!! Thanks again Nancy
bark@ulater!!!!!
manina, miley:aimeeyork, max:animal36

manina 08-13-2009 06:37 AM
Nails
 
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 2688004)
I still can't do toenails, I have one of the Petipaws, but it takes too long, I've tried the clippers, but he bled once, and that was it for me. We take him to groomers for that.
I took the nails slow One or Two nails at a time , and I clip very small at first, I doing so much better now, and than I file them down a little it work. Sometime it take a week to do the two dogs ,but it's free Lol !
I brought the Pedipaws , they Hate, Hate it , and than one of my daughter gave me one for xmas for the dogs , Oh no. I gave one away to my hair dresser for her dog, which is a larger dog and it works for her.
The other is still new in my closet.
bar@ulater!!!!!
manina,miley:aimeeyork,max:animal36

Micah my love 08-13-2009 07:00 AM
What a great idea and it makes it so easy to just pick one up and fu fu him/her up when everything is in reach.

I love the way your room looks & Joey is the cutest


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