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02-13-2010, 04:20 PM | #1 |
YT Addict | groomer? How old should your baby be before she goes to the groomer? Gabby doesn't mind her bath but refuses to let me brush her. I have tried so many things with her, but nothing seems to work. Now she has little knots that I can't get out. |
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02-13-2010, 04:24 PM | #2 |
LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee
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| My groomer would not accept clients under 6 months. I don't know if all groomers have an age requirements or not. How old is your Gabby? She is adorable. |
02-13-2010, 04:29 PM | #4 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| Not until she's had her full compliment of vaccinations, including her rabies.
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02-13-2010, 04:32 PM | #6 |
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| Either comb them or they may have to be cut out. When you groom her with a comb or brush, give her lots of praise and treats - that may make it more manageable for you to brush/comb her. Good luck!
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02-13-2010, 04:32 PM | #7 |
LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee
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| When either of my two have lots of knots, I will heavily apply conditioner in the bath and try to work the brush throuh thier hair before rinsing it out. I also use a leave-in detangling spray when drying. It is a time consuming process sometimes, but daily brushing will also help. |
02-13-2010, 04:33 PM | #8 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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Bath her with a good shampoo and apply a good conditioner. Let the conditioner set for about 10 minutes before rinsing it out. As you dry her gently brush her layer by layer. This should get the little knots out. If some are resistant. Hold the hair in your fingers between the knot and her skin, with the side of slicker brush, gently brush. Don't pull and go slow.
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02-13-2010, 06:48 PM | #9 |
YT Addict | the problem is the fact that fights me when I try to comb her. She bites and squirms, even with my husband holding her, she still manages to bite. Those little teeth can bite off a finger if you're not careful!!! I have tried treats, letting her eat her brush, play with it, everything I can think of. HELP!! |
02-13-2010, 06:51 PM | #10 |
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| my groomer took puppies before 6 months old, she did her when no one else was in the shop and I stayed with her so she was never in a crate. |
02-13-2010, 06:55 PM | #11 |
YT Addict | my groomer said the earlier the better took axel at 4 months an he is going again monday he did great on his first time! |
02-14-2010, 06:40 PM | #12 |
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| Copied from a previous post of mine: The sooner the better!!! I know a lot of us like to grow our puppy's hair out, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't go to the groomer. You can bring your pup in for a tiny trim up around the eyes and sanitary area. Or even for a bath! This will help them get used to going to the groomer and will let you get a feel for what groomer you like. The later you wait, the less likely your pup will accept the grooming process. This can make him/her difficult to groom and it will be difficult for him/her because she's stressed I say as long as they have 2 rounds of vaccines with Bordatella included, then bring em on in!! Be sure your groomer understands that it is your pups first cut. When I have first timers I spend a lot of extra time on them, taking it slow and talking to the pup so they feel comfy. Good luck!
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02-14-2010, 06:49 PM | #13 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| I groom and don't accept any pup until they've had their full compliment of vaccinations. But, as a breeder/exhibitor, I begin teaching them the grooming process at home right after their first shot. They have a full groom weekly. Although I do begin getting them use to their nails clipped, lil butts trimmed & ears and paw pads trimmed from the time they are week old. Even though I offer free grooming for the rest of my pups life. When my pups are ready to go home I request that my new families come with plenty of time. We go through the whole bathing, drying, ear & pad trimming, everthing to keep their dogs neat and clean and how to handle them through the process.
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