tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post2704459825313918101..comments2024-03-20T03:14:55.880-04:00Comments on Pet Grooming: The Good, The Bad, & The Furry: "Good Luck"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-23116880998797231252014-07-22T14:16:55.155-04:002014-07-22T14:16:55.155-04:00I am laughing at your description of the ladies ba...I am laughing at your description of the ladies back away. You should write a home town mystery. This is so good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-20944095650534746032014-06-28T23:17:24.515-04:002014-06-28T23:17:24.515-04:00Hi,
Congratulations on getting back to grooming. ...Hi, <br />Congratulations on getting back to grooming. Hopefully this time around will be a better experience for you.<br />The owner of the Grooming School that I went to was not very nice with the dogs either. Thankfully I moved on to another grooming job where the animals were treated better. I just felt that there had to be a better way.<br /> There is a very upsetting video out there that two very well known groomers did on grooming a difficult dog. I got so upset watching how they handled this dog that I could not watch the whole video. They did not make any effort to work WITH the dog at all. It was just tie him up, stretch this leg, stretch that leg, avoid the teeth, laugh at the dog when it gets upset. Still upsets me even to talk about it. These are two very well known groomers with instructional videos. This is what they are teaching other groomers...sad.<br />Good Luck. Good, caring groomers are always needed. :)<br />Thanks for reading my blog.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-33301786974329528442014-06-24T23:41:48.667-04:002014-06-24T23:41:48.667-04:00I'm so happy to read how you handled this diff...I'm so happy to read how you handled this difficult dog. I am getting back into grooming again. I used to groom at a shop where the two groomers I learned from were quite rough with the difficult dogs. i eventually gave up grooming for a couple years because I did not like how the dogs were treated and thought that was the only way those dogs could be groomed, and I couldnt do it. I have missed grooming and decided to get back into, but I will be on my own. I love your style of grooming and your blog! Thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-72804845705687283682014-04-30T20:57:49.958-04:002014-04-30T20:57:49.958-04:00Hi Steph,
I am sorry that you are having a hard ti...Hi Steph,<br />I am sorry that you are having a hard time finding a groomer willing to work with your dog. It sounds like you are doing a pretty good job.<br />By tummy, I am assuming that you mean his belly, around his private parts. Make sure that you only use a #10 or #15 blade in that area. You also want to skim lightly, don't press into the skin. You also want to make sure that the blade is sharp and not snagging or pulling the hair.<br />If he does not like you to lift his leg, try gently holding on to his two front legs, stand him up on his hind legs, and carefully clip the belly while he is standing on his hind legs. If you only get a little clipped at a time, that is okay. Praise him and just keep trying a little at a time.<br />I like to give them belly rubs after clipping. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-50342455183688048402014-04-30T04:15:40.291-04:002014-04-30T04:15:40.291-04:00Lisa,
I wish I could find a groomer like you in to...Lisa,<br />I wish I could find a groomer like you in town, we have two terrible ones. My 8 year old sammoyed poodle rescue bites when scared but never to hurt or to draw blood. I explained this to the first groomer in town and told her I could put a muzzle on him and I would get the face at home. She refused to see him. The second groomer insisted my dog was a bichon. I now shave him while someone tries to distract him with a toy, so he isn't scared. He has improved though, the first clip took 8 hours in 4 two hour sessions, we are now down to 3 hours with minor upsets.<br /><br />I would really enjoy your insight on something. He hates his tummy buzzed, for scared dogs how do you handle the tummy? One note: we also had to fix when we got him at 7 years old.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Steph<br />Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12438482291270110752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-27792768485643360482014-04-04T21:33:30.639-04:002014-04-04T21:33:30.639-04:00Thank you, but I am just doing what I love to do. ...Thank you, but I am just doing what I love to do. :)My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-53753856414015068812014-04-04T21:32:45.044-04:002014-04-04T21:32:45.044-04:00Haha, I like that one Cherie!Haha, I like that one Cherie!My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-78778450257013052702014-04-04T21:31:57.468-04:002014-04-04T21:31:57.468-04:00Thank you Beth! :)
Thank you Beth! :)<br />My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-28066906672098573322014-04-04T21:31:39.566-04:002014-04-04T21:31:39.566-04:00Thank you Unknown,
I have thought about doing some...Thank you Unknown,<br />I have thought about doing some videos on different types of grooms. I have a lady on my waiting list right now with an extremely hypo rescue toy poodle. She brought the dog in for me to meet, and..oh my! That little dog is beyond hyper. He will most defiantly be a challenge. I am thinking about videoing his groom.<br />I used a #5f blade on the dog in this post. On dogs that are not crazy about the clipper on their legs, I use a light touch. Using too much pressure on the legs can really upset some dogs. When working the blade under mats, I will use only the corner of the blade not the whole blade. I do had several dogs that I can not use a blade on the legs at all. I scissor those legs.<br />Lisa, MFF<br />My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-13520890028971284912014-04-04T21:19:41.408-04:002014-04-04T21:19:41.408-04:00Thank you Happy doodle owner,
Congratulations on y...Thank you Happy doodle owner,<br />Congratulations on your new addition. If your groomer is good with your other Doodle and she understands the history of your new Doodle I am sure that she will work with him. I have had some really big groom jobs with Doodles, but so far I have not met one that was not good for the groom.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-24504072813483320502014-04-04T21:13:14.479-04:002014-04-04T21:13:14.479-04:00Hi,
I think that you are right, people are afraid ...Hi,<br />I think that you are right, people are afraid if they tell me that their dog may bite, or has bitten before, I will not groom the dog for them.<br />even the sweetest dog will snap or bite if they are scared or feel threatened. A good groomer will understand that.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-40937443215751387872014-04-04T17:41:50.268-04:002014-04-04T17:41:50.268-04:00you're awesome!you're awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-28163372738310062752014-03-31T12:40:29.938-04:002014-03-31T12:40:29.938-04:00I once heard "May the force be with you"...I once heard "May the force be with you" :) it was hard not to laugh!cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17287279168438944624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-87602481420651093682014-03-30T21:32:35.543-04:002014-03-30T21:32:35.543-04:00Wow, you did great :)
-BethWow, you did great :)<br />-BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-64525516984385100282014-03-29T23:35:19.148-04:002014-03-29T23:35:19.148-04:00Thanks for that! Lol- some days I feel on the verg...Thanks for that! Lol- some days I feel on the verge of tears but they easily get outweighed by good dogs and days.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298428194278889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-46967630899229354622014-03-28T00:49:32.253-04:002014-03-28T00:49:32.253-04:00Hello Lisa
you did a terrific job on MR Good Luck/...Hello Lisa<br />you did a terrific job on MR Good Luck/funky nose. WOW. I have a tiny toy poodle who is very fearful of the bath, dryer, clippers, you name it. I hold her much like you did the Shih Tzu but she is to tiny, she's like a slippery bar of soap and she twists and twirls in my arms! somehow we get her dried and she starts to calm down!<br />HOW DID YOU GET THRU THOSE LEGS? Good Golly (what blade did you use?) I've had legs like those at the shelter when an unfortunate soul needs some help...sometimes I can get it, sometimes I can't.<br /><br />*Would you ever consider doing a VIDEO of some parts of your grooms? Your pictures are terrific and explanations are inspirational and educational. I'm glad you are back to blogging!<br />We have missed you!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333343386634416749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-40653526374393638142014-03-27T11:18:02.492-04:002014-03-27T11:18:02.492-04:00I am about to become "owned" by a a labr...I am about to become "owned" by a a labradoodle who is essentially a rescue. At 2 yrs old he has only been to a professional groomer once and that was a bad experience (groomer who automatically muzzled all large dogs). I hope, hope, hope my groomer is as patient and caring as you! She likes my current doodle but I know the one about to arrive hasn't been groomed at all since fall and I am dreading what he will look like and need. But reading how caring and patient you are gives me hope that Murphy will have the same type of great experience. Thank you for providing peace of mind and confidence to caring owners as well as groomers! I am so glad you are back!Happy doodle ownernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-87157907924341224662014-03-27T08:08:10.031-04:002014-03-27T08:08:10.031-04:00I would hate to be lied to. It sounds like these l...I would hate to be lied to. It sounds like these ladies didn't downright LIE, but I think they knew he would bite. I think some people think you won't even try if you know he'll bite, but geez! I give TOO much info when people ask me about how my dog is with grooming. "The groomer says he does great. He's pretty nervous in new places, but he's never snapped at anything" or "she does great for me, but she's never been professionally groomed. I wouldn't put it passed her to bite if scared enough" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-54899130301077180922014-03-26T21:04:51.804-04:002014-03-26T21:04:51.804-04:00Hi Becky,
Congratulations on your new standard. Lo...Hi Becky,<br />Congratulations on your new standard. Love, love, love them! I have three. Have fun with him. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-50978108797288407022014-03-26T21:00:40.173-04:002014-03-26T21:00:40.173-04:00Hi Nicole,
I have only ever sent two dogs home.
O...Hi Nicole,<br />I have only ever sent two dogs home.<br /> One was a very aggressive Scottie that I was not experienced enough to handle at the time. (only grooming a couple of years) I could most likely groom him now.<br />The other was a Chow that lunged from the ground for my face as I was walking him into the groom room. Didn't even try with him. Every spidey sense I had was screaming 'this dog is down right dangerous!' I listened to my gut.<br />As for your second question....yes, yes, yes!! I have several dog that exhaust the hell out of me every time I groom them. lol<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-48493807248131371582014-03-25T22:52:33.507-04:002014-03-25T22:52:33.507-04:00Very nice! I have only been a groomer for two year...Very nice! I have only been a groomer for two years. I have done dogs that everyone hates and avoids and I find them to not be so bad after all and I feel proud of myself too when I finish them. Do you ever though have dogs that you cannot groom? Or just a particular dog may not be too horrible in general but mentally exhausts you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298428194278889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-10633042512563849082014-03-25T19:04:15.879-04:002014-03-25T19:04:15.879-04:00How lucky this pup was to find you!!! He has to fe...How lucky this pup was to find you!!! He has to feel so much better. Poor little guy. I hope they start bringing him regularly so he doesn't have to suffer like that again.<br /><br />I just found your blog from the Poodle Forum and I'm so glad I did. :) We just welcomed a standard poodle puppy into our lives and I'm doing the grooming. I'm having a blast so far and our puppy has learned quickly to love grooming (hotdog bits help. ;) I read your post about how to get dogs used to clippers and used a lot of those tips in getting Polly used to the clippers. I unfortunately made her tail into a palm tree before learning how to properly judge how far to trim. Luckily it'll grow back before long. ;) <br /><br />Anyway, sorry about the long comment. Just wanted to let you know you had a new reader and I'm loving all of your posts! Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936363382703421997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-57024954170471473202014-03-25T08:49:59.800-04:002014-03-25T08:49:59.800-04:00Oh my goodness, he looks so much happier! Oh my goodness, he looks so much happier! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com