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MikaTallulah · 11-02-2012, 06:43 AM

Mine get professionally groomed 1-2 times a year.

Normally in the fall when they will be wearing sweaters and coats daily so matting is a big problem for me is I don't get them trimmed down into puppy cuts.

noochie2742 · 11-02-2012, 06:57 AM

I groom mine I figured its better as I heard tons of horror stories .plus it would cost an arm and a leg and the bonding is wonderful I groom daily bathe 3-7 days use combs brushes from dollar store I brush teeth weekly also ears and nails weekly

Teegy · 11-05-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by noochie2742

I groom mine I figured its better as I heard tons of horror stories .plus it would cost an arm and a leg and the bonding is wonderful I groom daily bathe 3-7 days use combs brushes from dollar store I brush teeth weekly also ears and nails weekly

I hear ya.
Friends of mine told me horror stories so I'm not at all tempted to go to a groomer.
I don't do a perfect job I do a decent job. I figure if I can cut my own hair, I can cut theirs.
Besides they need to get used to being poked and prodded by mum.

misstivy · 11-07-2012, 08:06 AM

I have groomed my Baxter but I have a lot of trouble doing the feet, he doesn't like it and I am a little nervous doing it. Any suggestions? Thanks

sandy simpson · 11-07-2012, 08:38 AM

Be very careful if you take your Yorkie out to be groomed. There are some very unskilled groomers at the pet shops that will cut them too short, razor burn them or stick them in a hot dryer. I have a groomer come to my home. Linda is a friend and excellent groomer. She grooms my Spud and JoJo in our laundry room. I help her. Usually I will have them boys bathed and ready for a clip. I do not like to take them out nor do I trust just anyone clipping my dogs. Are my Yorkies spoiled? Yep, just can't be too careful today. Yorkies are darling, precious and can be hard to groom. I want someone who is gentle, firm, yet loving. My old poodle Tuffy must have gotten hit with something because he became real skiddish. That's when I started grooming at home. There are alot of traveling groomers or just do it yourself. Happy Grooming and Loving Yorkies!

Princes mom · 11-07-2012, 08:41 AM

Yes, I do it all except nail trims. (I've heard too many sad stories about mishaps with groomers).

yorkietalkjilly · 11-07-2012, 09:05 AM

I groom Tibbe. Over the weekend he got a very short cut and his nails all done. He's happy to have his thick long hair gone! He just wallows around, glorying in his being able to feel things with his body. He frisks and runs around more, too, when newly cut back.

Mary Johnson · 11-07-2012, 09:18 AM

I groom mine yorkie and maltese. That's why Benny is a short haired chihuahua! LOL. Tired of grooming, HEHEHEE.

bobohyde · 11-07-2012, 11:55 AM

Columbo has never been to a groomer. I use Wahl people clippers on his body and a Wahl mustache clipper for his ears. However, mostly I just use scissors and do him by hand. I've been grooming him either on the kitchen floor or on the couch for years, but I decided to order a small grooming table just this morning. Here's the one I ordered: Master Equipment Small Dog Grooming Table | Wayfair
I'm hoping the table makes it easier. Columbo hates to be groomed and can be pretty naughty.

11-02-2012, 06:43 AM	#31
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	Mine get professionally groomed 1-2 times a year. Normally in the fall when they will be wearing sweaters and coats daily so matting is a big problem for me is I don't get them trimmed down into puppy cuts. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

11-02-2012, 06:57 AM	#32
noochie2742 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: windsor,maine,usa Posts: 259 Blog Entries: 2	I groom mine I figured its better as I heard tons of horror stories .plus it would cost an arm and a leg and the bonding is wonderful I groom daily bathe 3-7 days use combs brushes from dollar store I brush teeth weekly also ears and nails weekly __________________ Shannon-Marie mama bear to Sadie Ann, lord tiny twinkle toes, tukka, rip suri 2/2/13 baron Von munchkin toes 6/26/12 - 10/20/12.

11-07-2012, 08:41 AM	#36
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	Yes, I do it all except nail trims. (I've heard too many sad stories about mishaps with groomers). __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much. Last edited by Princes mom; 11-07-2012 at 08:43 AM.

11-07-2012, 09:05 AM	#37
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I groom Tibbe. Over the weekend he got a very short cut and his nails all done. He's happy to have his thick long hair gone! He just wallows around, glorying in his being able to feel things with his body. He frisks and runs around more, too, when newly cut back. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

11-07-2012, 11:55 AM	#39
bobohyde Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: c Posts: 427	Columbo has never been to a groomer. I use Wahl people clippers on his body and a Wahl mustache clipper for his ears. However, mostly I just use scissors and do him by hand. I've been grooming him either on the kitchen floor or on the couch for years, but I decided to order a small grooming table just this morning. Here's the one I ordered: Master Equipment Small Dog Grooming Table \| Wayfair I'm hoping the table makes it easier. Columbo hates to be groomed and can be pretty naughty. Last edited by bobohyde; 11-07-2012 at 11:56 AM.

11-07-2012, 08:06 AM	#34
misstivy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hebron, Oh, Licking Posts: 7	I have groomed my Baxter but I have a lot of trouble doing the feet, he doesn't like it and I am a little nervous doing it. Any suggestions? Thanks

11-07-2012, 08:38 AM	#35
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	Be very careful if you take your Yorkie out to be groomed. There are some very unskilled groomers at the pet shops that will cut them too short, razor burn them or stick them in a hot dryer. I have a groomer come to my home. Linda is a friend and excellent groomer. She grooms my Spud and JoJo in our laundry room. I help her. Usually I will have them boys bathed and ready for a clip. I do not like to take them out nor do I trust just anyone clipping my dogs. Are my Yorkies spoiled? Yep, just can't be too careful today. Yorkies are darling, precious and can be hard to groom. I want someone who is gentle, firm, yet loving. My old poodle Tuffy must have gotten hit with something because he became real skiddish. That's when I started grooming at home. There are alot of traveling groomers or just do it yourself. Happy Grooming and Loving Yorkies!

11-07-2012, 09:18 AM	#38
Mary Johnson Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lakeland FL USA Posts: 132	I groom mine yorkie and maltese. That's why Benny is a short haired chihuahua! LOL. Tired of grooming, HEHEHEE.