If you groom your Yorkie yourself how did you learn? I think I will want to groom him (or her) myself so how did you learn to do it the right way? |
Trial and error...and reading about how others do it in the grooming forum here at YT. Best advice...get the best equipment that you can afford. I started with clippers from Walmart and now have a decent set of Andis clippers...makes a world of difference:) |
U tube mostly.... and here on YT. There are gromming threads. First challenge is to find what cut it is you are looking for. And than just GO for it. Try something simple to start with, then as you get more comfortable with it than try something a little more challenging. The key is to have the right tools for the job. If you start now and things go wrong at least you have some time before spring and summer for it to grow out!! LOL |
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Totally agree.... I use the same clippers that I use on my husband and than I tried my sisters grooming sheers..... Amazing how they just flow through the hair. $150 is not cheep... but I have full access to hers any time I need them... yea !! |
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I've been wondering the same thing. Started looking at Andis Clippers w/ceramic blades almost as soon as I got Brody...so many models! Didn't want to stress him by having a stranger groom him. Posted in 'grooming' forums for advice...heard from no one. Took him to groomer instead, and she's great. Looked at grooming school...thousands of dollars and hours away. I also thought about trial and error...I guess its the 'error' I find troublesome. :eek: |
Agreed what others have said. I basically just went to petsmart bought a set of clippers and a pair of scissors, went home and started lol. With dex I first clipped his body. Then let him go for the rest of the night. The next day I started on his face and legs. So I took a very gradual approach , but it's worked out well. The key for me was to do a lot of positive reinforcement. It's weird though, I thought the clipper sound would scare him, but it doesn't! It's the sound of the scissors that he hates!! |
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Trial and error, help from YT. I'm still learning and hope to be able to do a good topknot by the time my boys are 12. :p I also agree on equipment. My first tools and products were cheap. Good stuff does make a difference. |
I think first figure out the kind of coat your baby has. That will dictate the kind of cut that will work for you. Research styles that work for the type of hair he/she has. Good tools are important especially the scissors. I also like blending shears to do the finish work. Of course good clippers are important but I bought an inexpensive battery powered shaver for his ears, paws, and private parts that work great. Always remember cut a little at a time and the hair will always grow back!!! |
trial and error that's for sure. I think all of mine have been less stressed and better behaved at the groomers though, I think I take to long at it. To me the biggest struggle is keeping the dog from moving and flinching when trimming around the eyes. I really need to get a table restraint or what ever they are called. Do you guys that groom just one or two dogs have a restraint. I also have bathed all my dogs in the shower, please tell me I am not the only one that showers with their dog:D |
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Trial and error is me. If you mess up, cover it up with a sweater or t-shirt (I had to do this when I messed up with Bailey's haircut. Quote:
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I have started by just trimming her face and feet between her regular grooming. I may eventually do all of it myself as she has a long coat anyway so she basically only needs to be evened off by the clippers. There are some helpful videos posted in the grooming area here. I look at them whenever I am feeling I need some encouragement before starting out. |
I agree with jadabug... Trial and error. Of course that doesn't mean hurting your babies, but it means understanding that it is just hair. It helps having a picture of what you want and to use that as a guide. Good luck! |
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