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Elisandra · 08-14-2007, 07:37 AM

After an experience i had with a groomer who yelled at Rocky i decided to do it myself and have been doing so for about a year now. I mean im not that bad i think he looks pretty decent even my friend let's me groom her yorkie for her too i cut my Rocky's nails, cut the hair around his pads shave his little tushy and cut his hair down below is a few pics of before and after.

1. Groomed
2. before grooming

littleladyaimee · 08-14-2007, 08:09 AM

does anyone know if petsmart drugs them?

zoeybear · 08-14-2007, 08:17 AM

I was not worried about taking Zoey to the groomers. They fight over who gets to hold her when we walk in. They seem to love her. Now you guys are scaring the cr@p out of me. Eyes popping out, blows to the head....EEEEk.

Im ready to buy some clippers and give it a try myself!

Krystal · 08-14-2007, 08:26 AM

I take both of my pups to a groomer and she always says 3-4 hrs. and she will call me when done. It NEVER takes that long. She is just giving herself lots of time so she is not running late when you get there. Mine always do well but then again they are use to noise as I have 3 kids.

Ida · 08-14-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by zoeybear

I was not worried about taking Zoey to the groomers. They fight over who gets to hold her when we walk in. They seem to love her. Now you guys are scaring the cr@p out of me. Eyes popping out, blows to the head....EEEEk.

Im ready to buy some clippers and give it a try myself!

See - that's how I feel - I think I'll start myself - well with the Husbands help of course and see how it goes - I just don't want to wait until it's unruly - and matted - and I've been spending way to much time dwelling on it.

Thank you all for your input - It definately helped.

MaxwellHouse · 08-15-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Snicker's Mom

My baby's first trim was a nightmare! He still had his black puppy hair (6+ months old) and it was getting pretty shabby looking. I took him in and told them just to take a little bit off to "neaten" him up a bit. He came home looking like a schnauzer! He was a shaved Yorkie with a schnauzer face. I about cried. I have since found a great groomer that used to be a beautician. She does a wonderful job on Snicker's puppy cut. I do have my own clippers that I am eventually going to try when he is a little older, but I am still chicken.

That is the EXACT same thing that happened with Maxwell's first cut!

demitasse · 08-15-2007, 10:17 PM

I groom Demi myself, and I really enjoy it. I can't explain it, but it gives me a lot of satisfaction to do this for her.

Sometimes I give her a Westie face, sometimes a Schnauzer face, sometimes I experiment with her bangs and moustache. It's fun to change her look. Of course, she looks gorgeous in every style!

I have clippers, but I usually just scissor her (she has a puppy cut). When I do use the clippers, I'm very careful not to burn her.

Sometimes I give her a quick trim and it's not too good of a job, but other times I go slow and she looks really good when it's done. I'm not as good as a professional groomer and doubt I ever will be, but I'm getting better with time.

I don't express her glands because my vet said it wasn't routinely necessary (thank goodness) and I don't trim her nails because we live in the city and she walks on concrete so her nails are worn down in the course of the day. I also don't pluck her ear hair because, again, my vet said it wasn't necessary (so I just trim her inner ears closely). I do clean her ears after grooming. In the winter I blow-dry her, but in warm weather I usually just towel her off.

There are some good websites with step-by-step instructions.

Try it, and if you aren't comfortable or don't do a good job, what's the harm? It's just hair, it will grow back.

JoyRenee · 08-15-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brookef18

I took Chewy for 3 times as a puppy but relaized that I could do it myself and he is so much happier. I did buy a muzzle so I could trim his nails without him bitting me. But he is over a year now and he doesn't bite any more so I don't use the muzzle now. Not only is it cheaper doing it yourself but you know your dog is being treated well and that means the world to me.

Exactly!!!

I do it myself as well...

08-14-2007, 07:37 AM	#31
Elisandra Rocky's Slave 4 ever Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 1,607	After an experience i had with a groomer who yelled at Rocky i decided to do it myself and have been doing so for about a year now. I mean im not that bad i think he looks pretty decent even my friend let's me groom her yorkie for her too i cut my Rocky's nails, cut the hair around his pads shave his little tushy and cut his hair down below is a few pics of before and after. 1. Groomed 2. before grooming Attached Thumbnails __________________ Lets put a end to Puppy Mills Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club

08-14-2007, 08:09 AM	#32
littleladyaimee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: delmar, ny Posts: 19	does anyone know if petsmart drugs them? __________________ aimee and harley

08-14-2007, 08:17 AM	#33
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	I was not worried about taking Zoey to the groomers. They fight over who gets to hold her when we walk in. They seem to love her. Now you guys are scaring the cr@p out of me. Eyes popping out, blows to the head....EEEEk. Im ready to buy some clippers and give it a try myself! __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

08-14-2007, 08:26 AM	#34
Krystal No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbia, TN Posts: 56	I take both of my pups to a groomer and she always says 3-4 hrs. and she will call me when done. It NEVER takes that long. She is just giving herself lots of time so she is not running late when you get there. Mine always do well but then again they are use to noise as I have 3 kids.

08-15-2007, 10:17 PM	#37
demitasse Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 95	I groom Demi myself, and I really enjoy it. I can't explain it, but it gives me a lot of satisfaction to do this for her. Sometimes I give her a Westie face, sometimes a Schnauzer face, sometimes I experiment with her bangs and moustache. It's fun to change her look. Of course, she looks gorgeous in every style! I have clippers, but I usually just scissor her (she has a puppy cut). When I do use the clippers, I'm very careful not to burn her. Sometimes I give her a quick trim and it's not too good of a job, but other times I go slow and she looks really good when it's done. I'm not as good as a professional groomer and doubt I ever will be, but I'm getting better with time. I don't express her glands because my vet said it wasn't routinely necessary (thank goodness) and I don't trim her nails because we live in the city and she walks on concrete so her nails are worn down in the course of the day. I also don't pluck her ear hair because, again, my vet said it wasn't necessary (so I just trim her inner ears closely). I do clean her ears after grooming. In the winter I blow-dry her, but in warm weather I usually just towel her off. There are some good websites with step-by-step instructions. Try it, and if you aren't comfortable or don't do a good job, what's the harm? It's just hair, it will grow back.