Attempting to be a groomer...

[Frogette]

I just ordered my andis clippers 5 min. ago. Yeaaaaaaa I'm excited and scared at the same time !!! I started watching the videos last night and took notes. And then I had a little talk with Boo and Daisy. Lol.

[Taryn0405]

So I talked to me husband and we both agree that doing our own grooming will be a good option for us. Besides, the supplies will pay for themselves within a year considering it's $45 dollars per groom every other month or so...

So this is what I found:
OSTER pet 10-PC set DOG animal Clipper Trimmer w/combs | eBay

I searched for ratings and these seem to be pretty good. Especially for the price. Now I just have to find some decent shears.

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by Taryn0405

So I talked to me husband and we both agree that doing our own grooming will be a good option for us. Besides, the supplies will pay for themselves within a year considering it's $45 dollars per groom every other month or so...

So this is what I found:
OSTER pet 10-PC set DOG animal Clipper Trimmer w/combs | eBay

I searched for ratings and these seem to be pretty good. Especially for the price. Now I just have to find some decent shears.

Those will work, It's a nice starter kit.

I have used simular ones, the same clippers that I cut my husbands hair with and they didn't do as well as the once that my sister has. But got the job done. She has a grooming business and I get to use her clippers any time I need to. I love them, they cut like butter. I can definitely tell the difference. I want some so bad but they are between $100-$170 bucks or more.

Amazon.com: Oster A5 Turbo 2-Speed Professional...

You can find a nice pair of sheers and thinning sheers at any Wal mart or beauty supply store. Be sure to pick up a bottle of Oil for your clippers while you are there. They should come with a small bottle but It dont last long. I oil mine after every use after I clean them with rubbing alcohol.

Here is a list of everything I have in my grooming kit:

1. Shampoo and conditioner
2. Medium density Bristle Brush (for smoothing out the coat after bathing)
3. Pin brush for tangles. (NOT the prickly kind, they hurt)
4. Cat brush for detangling and the final comb out . (I've found that this works best)
5. Narrow tooth comb for help with breaking up mats and tangles.
6. Matt Removing Comb (without cutting blades)
7. Fine toothed flea comb for eyes boogers.
8. Scissors for trimming.
9. Thinning Sheer to smoothing out those blunt cuts.
10. Spray bottle with conditioner & warm water for when hair dries.
11. Nail clippers
12. Hair dryer (optional)
13. Nail trimmers
14. Clippers

You can find detailed instruction and photos of the grooming tools that I use on my site that may be helpful. The only thing that I dont have is how to use the clippers but you have videos for that.

[Taryn0405]

I committed and just bought a clipper set.
Sigh!

[Frogette]

I just thought of something. My little daisy's ears doesn't stand so do I still follow the guidelines when I go to give her a hair cut? Thanks