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mjharpst · 06-25-2009, 09:09 PM

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

Nancy1999 · 06-26-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mjharpst

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

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

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.

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

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

My new little Cooper is coming to live with me on Friday!!!

I 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

My new little Cooper is coming to live with me on Friday!!!

I 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!

artie merlino · 08-10-2009, 06:28 PM

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....

molney · 08-11-2009, 09:56 PM

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?

06-25-2009, 09:09 PM	#31
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	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! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

06-25-2009, 09:34 PM	#32
kidmuzicdotcom Shelby Rae's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress Posts: 815	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.... __________________ Shelby Rae's Mom and Kaylee's Nana[SIZE=2][COLOR=Red]

06-26-2009, 04:33 AM	#33
Roxy_Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 343	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!! __________________ Roxy and Riley

08-10-2009, 02:00 PM	#38
Robin Lodal ♥ Love My Furbabies ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East of the Mississippi River! ;) Posts: 2,183	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! __________________ ~ Robin ,Max, Molly, Dozer& kitties, Toby & Lucy RIP - Ginger, Abby, Conway, &Simon

08-10-2009, 02:19 PM	#39
iueled09 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Vernon, Indiana Posts: 101	Great Idea! My new little Cooper is coming to live with me on Friday!!! I 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. __________________ New teacher and Yorkie mommy!

06-26-2009, 05:46 AM	#34
Lolapup No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Littleton, NH Posts: 463	Wow! You did a great job. It's no wonder your dogs are so beautiful. I could only wish to be that organized

08-10-2009, 06:28 PM	#41
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	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" __________________ Aloha, Artie, Abigail & Pom Pom

08-10-2009, 06:38 PM	#42
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	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

08-10-2009, 06:49 PM	#43
PenelopePup YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Emmett, MI. US Posts: 270	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! __________________ I have the right to remain silent, but not the ability!

08-10-2009, 06:51 PM	#44
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	Nancy did a great job on her set-up. I'd really like to see everyone else's, too. Pictures please.... __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe

08-11-2009, 09:56 PM	#45
molney Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new braunfels, texas Posts: 87	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? __________________ Bailey is such a joy!