Grooming legs and paws
 

So I finally buckled down and began my first attempt to groom my son Hugo! So I live in NYC and a typical grooming appt ranges from 50-250 dollars! I used to have scheduled grooming appointments for Hugo VFO but now I am on a strained budget; I could not bear seeing my son with his long hair and decided to take matters into my own hands.

I have an ANDIS clipper with no attachments and began clipping away. I am NOT a professional groomer nor do i claim to be one. I was able to cut most of his hair ( I LOVE THE PUPPY CUT) and even tried my darndest to cut his hair in that teddy bear cut-Am I impressed with it; not really but it sure beats that long hair on him! I am embarassed to admit that I used regular scissors.

So here is my question-to any of the professional groomers or people who have experience-what is the best way to clip the legs and clip the paws?

I know of one video that was posted here, but if anyone has a video or something to help me please let me know.

Since this is my first time and I do not know how to use a clipper, this project has taken about three days to complete ( I usually spend at least one hour a day-with breaks for my son in between) So any positive feedback will be greatly appreciated!

Go to youtube.com and type in how to groom a yorkie and you will get lots of video advice.

Yes, watch videos on YouTube.

Then, you should use scissors to trim the feet and paws, BUT buy yourself some beautician scissors. Makes a world of difference. Beautician scissors costs anywhere from $10 to 150. I use $10 pair until they are dull, then buy another pair. I buy the smallest available.

Comb the hair on the leg out straight and then trim with scissors. The special scissors will be super, super sharp so be careful not to catch pup or yourself with them. (They have a soft pad that grows high on the rear of each leg. Be careful to never cut that)

Then, with Hugo standing, fold his paws one at a time up behind him like a "J" and trim between the pads. Be very, very, very careful and don't get hair too short. Just cut enough that he won't slide on slick floors. Dogs are very sensative on their pads so he may pull his pad away. Plan on cutting one little piece of hair each time before he pulls it away. Just take his leg back. He will come to trust you as long as you don't nick him. I suggest you have some Quik Stop ready each time you pull out those scissors.

This is what works for me and I have 4 Yorkies.:)
Love the name Hugo, as that is what my son named his Yorkie!

Thanks for the information! I found it very useful! pics are up of HUGO!