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jojomima · 02-23-2011, 03:16 PM

A word about grooming yourself.....don't expect perfection. I've had Shadow for 6 months and just now really getting the hang of grooming. The first time-she had a little spot on her head that was REALLY short. Another time it looked like I shaved off her "eyebrows".

THe hair does grow back. Like anything else grooming takes practice and unfortunately Shadow is my "practice" dog.

I'm sure you'll do fine. Best of luck and welcome to YT!!

yorkietalkjilly · 02-23-2011, 03:31 PM

Sophiesquirt - good news to hear. Glad she's doing better. Would luv to see pic of that little squirt in that sweater! All the best!

RONLYNN · 02-23-2011, 03:32 PM

May sure you use the right kind of brush. I had a poodle before so I used a slicker brush and then I thought Teddi was gaining weight because she was getting broad shoulders.....well it ended up I wasn't brushing her all the way down to her skin so she had to get shaved!! So then I found out that I needed to use a pin brush. We haven't had any problems since and she actually has never even been to a groomer in 3 years. I just to the minimum myself.

Sophiesquirt · 02-23-2011, 03:36 PM

Which brush do you use? There are so many...I'm not sure which one to get. I've been using a baby brush, which obviously wasn't working. She's so tiny, I want her to enjoy brushing as much as I do, and she does, but this brush didn't do anything...

bellababy08 · 02-23-2011, 03:44 PM

Use a pin brush with no heads on the brussels

Heres a link to show you what they look like.

Pin Brush For Dogs

Wabbit · 02-23-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sophiesquirt

Wow, with the exception of the one post...I feel like I'm being scolded. Yes, she had all of her vaccinations, including kennel cough (I'm not an idiot). I was looking for suggestions as to help her through it, like the gal from Texas suggested, thank you Yorkie Yakker.

I'm sorry you felt "scolded" sometimes people aren't as tactful as they mean to be....you didn't do anything WRONG!! You're just trying to take care of your baby...it probably would have been better to wait to have her groomed or even bathed until she got used to you and your household..but what's done is done....Just love her and reassure her...try not to cuddle or pet her when she's in a fearful state...try to get her mind on something else...when she's happy and in a positive mind frame...give her a treat...that will encourage that state of mind.

The good thing about dogs is they don't have memories like us...she might be a little fearful in the future...but just stay positive and reassure her...They live in the moment...she'll get over the scary experience....like the other poster said...just try to play with her..be positive....and she'll be just fine!

Sammy Mommy · 02-23-2011, 04:00 PM

I'm glad she's doing better!! Maybe she just got scared from being groomed-it was a new experience. Is it possible for you to find a groomer to come to your home and do the grooming, that way your baby will feel more comfortable in familiar surroundings.

bellababy08 · 02-23-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sophiesquirt

Which brush do you use? There are so many...I'm not sure which one to get. I've been using a baby brush, which obviously wasn't working. She's so tiny, I want her to enjoy brushing as much as I do, and she does, but this brush didn't do anything...

What I do is brush my babies when we are relaxing in front of the TV...I have 2, Bella and Harley, Harley is only 5 mos old so I let him smell the brush, he trys to chew on it LOL all while I'm brushing him I try to make it a bonding and relaxing time for us...he is just starting to sit still and enjoy it...He is due to go to the groomer here in a few weeks for the first time...I'm no good at cutting hair and I know I would mess up

and I like there coats a medium length and pretty LOL...so all I do as far as groomering them myself is baths, brush them out daily and thats it

RONLYNN · 02-23-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sophiesquirt

Which brush do you use? There are so many...I'm not sure which one to get. I've been using a baby brush, which obviously wasn't working. She's so tiny, I want her to enjoy brushing as much as I do, and she does, but this brush didn't do anything...

We use the: 20mm POCKET/TOY FUSION BRASS PIN BRUSH from Chris Christensen - it is WONDERFUL!!!

Perrella · 02-23-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RONLYNN

We use the: 20mm POCKET/TOY FUSION BRASS PIN BRUSH from Chris Christensen - it is WONDERFUL!!!

Do you have the site for this one. I'd like to order one for Zhoie.

I've read on here about the ones that has wooden pins, have used that one? Thanks!

gakc · 02-23-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Your baby was severly traumatized!! There are videos and books on grooming that you may want to check into. This experience will always stay with her now and she should never have to go thru that again.

Do you have any specific videos on grooming yorkies that you can recommend?

yorkietalkjilly · 02-23-2011, 05:03 PM

Why are some pin brushes so sharp? Some of them actually hurt to touch the ends. Hopefully no one uses those on fragile Yorkie skin.

Patti · 02-23-2011, 06:14 PM

I am glad she is getting better. I learned to groom my 4 because I can't afford to send 4 dogs to the groomers and I don't like having them out of my hands. I use the Chris Christensen gold series pin brush, CC butter comb and the CC wooden pin brush and the madden pin brush. They aren't perfectly groomed by any means but they are good enough. You will learn as you go along and hair grows back. lol

Beamers Mom · 02-23-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sophiesquirt

Which brush do you use? There are so many...I'm not sure which one to get. I've been using a baby brush, which obviously wasn't working. She's so tiny, I want her to enjoy brushing as much as I do, and she does, but this brush didn't do anything...

Use a pin brush - but not one of those cheap ones from pet stores with the balls on the ends.
I use the Madan brushes from www.toplinepet.com - Jenny is a member here (and I love to support YT members when I can), her user ID is mimimomo, you can Pm her and she can advise you on which brush is the best for your little one.

MauiGirl · 02-23-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

Use a pin brush - but not one of those cheap ones from pet stores with the balls on the ends.
I use the Madan brushes from www.toplinepet.com - Jenny is a member here (and I love to support YT members when I can), her user ID is mimimomo, you can Pm her and she can advise you on which brush is the best for your little one.

I love the Madan brushes too; they are perfect for all 4 of my doggies even though their coats are different. They are so gentle, no pulling, and therefore the doggies enjoy the brushing rather than fighting it.

Sophiesquirt, glad she is back to normal. I do think they can act differently due to a haircut or unusual experience, or to YOUR reaction to her in how different she looks. Might take a little while for her confidence to grow. Grooming yourself is not that hard, and takes away all the worries, so go for it.

02-23-2011, 03:32 PM	#18
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	May sure you use the right kind of brush. I had a poodle before so I used a slicker brush and then I thought Teddi was gaining weight because she was getting broad shoulders.....well it ended up I wasn't brushing her all the way down to her skin so she had to get shaved!! So then I found out that I needed to use a pin brush. We haven't had any problems since and she actually has never even been to a groomer in 3 years. I just to the minimum myself. __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

02-23-2011, 03:44 PM	#20
bellababy08 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,043	Use a pin brush with no heads on the brussels Heres a link to show you what they look like. Pin Brush For Dogs __________________ Jennifer R.I.P Bailey Bella Harley Ivy Baby Milo

02-23-2011, 06:14 PM	#28
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am glad she is getting better. I learned to groom my 4 because I can't afford to send 4 dogs to the groomers and I don't like having them out of my hands. I use the Chris Christensen gold series pin brush, CC butter comb and the CC wooden pin brush and the madden pin brush. They aren't perfectly groomed by any means but they are good enough. You will learn as you go along and hair grows back. lol __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-23-2011, 03:16 PM	#16
jojomima Owned by Shadow Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medford, NJ, USA Posts: 576	A word about grooming yourself.....don't expect perfection. I've had Shadow for 6 months and just now really getting the hang of grooming. The first time-she had a little spot on her head that was REALLY short. Another time it looked like I shaved off her "eyebrows". THe hair does grow back. Like anything else grooming takes practice and unfortunately Shadow is my "practice" dog. I'm sure you'll do fine. Best of luck and welcome to YT!!

02-23-2011, 03:31 PM	#17
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Sophiesquirt - good news to hear. Glad she's doing better. Would luv to see pic of that little squirt in that sweater! All the best!

02-23-2011, 03:36 PM	#19
Sophiesquirt YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Walpole Posts: 8	Which brush do you use? There are so many...I'm not sure which one to get. I've been using a baby brush, which obviously wasn't working. She's so tiny, I want her to enjoy brushing as much as I do, and she does, but this brush didn't do anything...

02-23-2011, 04:00 PM	#22
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	I'm glad she's doing better!! Maybe she just got scared from being groomed-it was a new experience. Is it possible for you to find a groomer to come to your home and do the grooming, that way your baby will feel more comfortable in familiar surroundings.

02-23-2011, 05:03 PM	#27
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Why are some pin brushes so sharp? Some of them actually hurt to touch the ends. Hopefully no one uses those on fragile Yorkie skin.