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03-27-2006, 07:48 PM | #16 |
My Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oklahoma
Posts: 2,258
| I do my own grooming. I took basic dog grooming and advanced dog grooming courses at the local vo-tech school. |
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03-27-2006, 10:48 PM | #17 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California
Posts: 2,260
| I do my own, its my favorite part and I have lots of fun. I learn by reading books getting tips and secrest from other and by doing everything myself on a trial and error basis. |
03-27-2006, 10:59 PM | #18 |
Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California
Posts: 2,709
| So far I am doing it all on my own.... And I am really enjoying it! Most of it that is.... Hubby is helping a bit when pixie decided that she wants to test me... She has figured out that I mean business and that when she fights me, I always win! Its awesome... Its really deepened our relationship I think... Is that silly? I really do think so. She has alot of respect for me, and knows that I mean no harm, she even looks forward to our grooming time now. She is not yet excited about nail clipping time, but brushing and using the clippers on her ears, she loves! She even lets me shave inbetween the pads of her paws. I hope that as her coat grows I will learn how to care for it. I know that each stage of growth will present a new set of challenges... I will be PM'ing "you know who" The Amazing Spy Girls Groomer for tips and tricks when that time comes!
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03-27-2006, 11:58 PM | #19 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mbabane, Swaziland
Posts: 77
| I do mine myself as well. I groomed dogs for a while. I alway felt that the first bath is the most important so you don't scare them for life. I can't get near them with the clippers. I tried to do his ears but he snaps up his head. I think I cut his tongne. There was blood but I could see any other than in his mouth. He wants to lick the clippers. I tried just putting it near his head and he kinda closes his eyes but as soon as I get near his ears, he snaps up and I can't do it. I gave up. I love bath time though.
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03-28-2006, 12:03 AM | #20 |
BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA
Posts: 9,999
| My daughter does my two, But now that she has a new job, I have been doing them. |
03-28-2006, 04:06 AM | #21 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland
Posts: 2,224
| I do Alfie and Lottie and my mums dog pebbles, I got some tips from my hairdresser! It has been a trial and error but I suppose we have done alright.
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03-28-2006, 04:11 AM | #22 |
Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4,721
| Did you know we now have a board about Grooming? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45 Check it out!! There's some great stuff there!
__________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies. |
03-28-2006, 04:20 AM | #23 | |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA
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03-28-2006, 04:53 AM | #24 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA
Posts: 833
| Well I don't know anything about dog grooming. Any suggestions on where to start. Any suggestions for a good book or video- Iam a visual person and need pictures . what kind of clipper to use and how to get your dog to stay still . I looked on line to see if I could find a class and could not but I would be willing to invest in a good video or book. Help please. Chris |
03-28-2006, 08:36 AM | #25 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 268
| Ok I have a question about self grooming... I know how to buzz his backside but what about his private area.. do I trim that as well or do I need to leave it for protection... |
03-28-2006, 08:42 AM | #26 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
Posts: 12,552
| I Taught Myself I do my own. I've never taken one to the groomer. I do the light trimming regularly as needed, and in the past on my other yorkies, I did my own version of the puppy cut a couple of times a year. I just use a scissors and trim it at finger depth all over. The first couple of times it looked pretty choppy, but I got better at it. I pick a nice day and do it outside on the picnic table. |
03-29-2006, 01:32 PM | #27 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina
Posts: 308
| Ummm... I just did a post in My Yorkie on who does the grooming of little Matthias.... check under "Secret Identity Revealed"....
__________________ Carinhosa Mulher - Loving Mother to my daughters and furry kids! bheuston@gmail.com or carinhosa@comporium.net |
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