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06-01-2009, 10:24 AM | #1 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Creating a Grooming Area on the Cheap! 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. You can tell in this picture Joey's really psyched! Here's a close-up of my freshly brushed baby. 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.
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06-01-2009, 10:28 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | You go, girl...you little Ty Pennington! That looks fabulous!!!
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06-01-2009, 10:29 AM | #3 |
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| What an awesome area! I mentioned using one of those cart/drawer things for my baby's stuff and my DH looked at me like I had lost my mind. Now I will show him what a little imagination can do! Maybe I can sneak a grooming station in there without him realizing it till it's done! |
06-01-2009, 10:32 AM | #4 |
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| 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 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.
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06-01-2009, 10:35 AM | #5 |
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| Great idea Nancy. Awww look at Joey sitting there all prettied up. He's so adorable. 1/3 the size of Buddy I purchased a grooming table that goes up to 36" in height. I need that because my back was breaking bending over the table, which I covered with a heavy plastic tablecloth when grooming him. Now it's easy. I have it folded in one of my closet's and his grooming supplies in two plastic containters with lids stored in the closet as well. Living in a condo you have to be organized and every thing has a place. I can't stand clutter. My 2nd bedroom I turned into a family room so I had to find another way of storing his things. Love Joey's clothes hanging there. So cute. All Buddy's shampoos, conditioners and towels are in the laundry room on a shelf. You really do need lot's of room for these guys. Huh? |
06-01-2009, 10:37 AM | #6 |
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| I love your grooming area! You have alot of good ideas for people like me who are short on space. I think I can do what you did in my laundry room. Its a very small room but I have a small counter top area it would work in
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06-01-2009, 10:37 AM | #7 |
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| We have had the same idea . |
06-01-2009, 10:39 AM | #8 |
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| What a great space! Looks wonderfulJoey looks very happy too
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06-01-2009, 10:42 AM | #9 |
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| nice and such a cute baby!!!!!!!!! |
06-01-2009, 11:21 AM | #10 |
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| What a beautiful idea for a handsome little guy. I love the way you did your walls too Nancy. I usually groom in my big bathroom but I really need a grooming arm. Would love to eventually do a space like yours.
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06-01-2009, 11:29 AM | #11 |
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| I love your work area and your baby looks adorable. Thanks for sharing this. |
06-01-2009, 11:30 AM | #12 |
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| i love this idea! i'm going to do the same thing myself!
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06-01-2009, 11:31 AM | #13 |
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| Nancy I am so jealous (: I think I may have a table similar to that and I am SO going to try and set up something like this! I'm starting from scratch though so could you list some good grooming products that I may need? From blow dryers, brushes, something to keep him from moving too much? This was a great post (= |
06-01-2009, 11:32 AM | #14 |
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| Nancy....this is great work! You always have such clever ideas. I have one of those small, circular grooming tables from Pet Edge. I think I too paid around $37 for it. This might be a nice addition too as the table spins! I liked that idea. Then I'm not moving Sophie around...I just spin her! Gently, of course. Kudos to you...it looks great! |
06-01-2009, 12:19 PM | #15 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | You guys are all so great; you really know how to make someone feel good! Rwprivette, to answer your question, on grooming supplies, there are a few products that I really love, Petsilk topknot gel for holding back those, nose/forehead hairs that don't reach the topknot yet. I've tried several different shampoos, my favorite so far is the Biogroom shampoo and cream rinse, but I like to switch it out and use other things occasionally. One of my favorite grooming aids is Gerard/Pellham Whispering Mist, just a slight spray makes his coat look wonderful. My hair dryer is one I got at Pet Smart, it's quieter than most dryers, and I like the hands free option. The grooming forum Yorkie Grooming Talk - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community has all sorts of threads on favorite shampoos, conditioners and grooming products, and many companies will send you product samples if you request them. Here's a link the Biogroom Co. just click on "contact us" and ask for a sample pack. There products are very concentrated, so be sure and mix them with 4 parts water before using. Bio-Groom - Exceptional Pet Care Products for Over 30 Years
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