tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post41397609823923397..comments2024-03-20T03:14:55.880-04:00Comments on Pet Grooming: The Good, The Bad, & The Furry: An Answer For BethUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-44123341546409463062014-03-20T03:05:39.396-04:002014-03-20T03:05:39.396-04:00Thanks for all the tips.Thanks for all the tips.Mighty joehttp://cleanpawsalon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-73705171523678687712014-03-20T02:06:53.760-04:002014-03-20T02:06:53.760-04:00I love this post.The dog on the photo is adorable....I love this post.The dog on the photo is adorable. mighty joehttp://cleanpawsalon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-91827645922686048822014-02-07T21:58:30.883-05:002014-02-07T21:58:30.883-05:00Hi,
Sometimes first time poodle, or pet owners can...Hi,<br />Sometimes first time poodle, or pet owners can be the worst. It is very sad when they do not listen to us when we try to explain things. The puppy was 6 months old, and had been groomed 8 weeks before? So, why did she come to you? What happened to the first groomer?<br /><br />I would look at it this way.....you have dodged a bullet....I have a feeling that this customer would have turned into a PITA customer. She is happy when she leaves and you explain everything to her, THEN decides to ignore everything you told her and complained??<br /><br />Yes, I think you should look at it in a better light. Let her be another groomers problem. Until she burns through all of them and does not have any place left to take her dog. It is sad.<br />As long as you knew that you did the best you could on such a skid-dish puppy, don't beat yourself up over losing this customer. Good luck to the next groomer. :/<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-29975705365562106702014-02-06T11:33:54.989-05:002014-02-06T11:33:54.989-05:00loved the pics and info. I must be blessed with a ...loved the pics and info. I must be blessed with a dog that doesn't squirm too much, he actually even likes the blow dryer =)<br /><br />Thanks, willlooking for dog grooming tipshttp://www.petresortwillowwood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-31402585655915769452014-02-04T23:26:48.624-05:002014-02-04T23:26:48.624-05:00Hello Lisa
Were you peeking in my window early Mon...Hello Lisa<br />Were you peeking in my window early Monday morning? I had a 6 month old standard poodle for the first time and well, it was a nightmare. I was told she had been groomed 8 weeks before. You would never have known it. The moment she got out of the car I KNEW this was going to be tough. I wish I had read your blog before this poodle arrived. I tried the cordless shaver and she nearly jumped out of her skin, off of the table and left me in the dust. She was scared of EVERYTHING. <br />I did my best and told the owner this, who seemed happy with the job. I trimmed the hair away from her eyes (which owner asked for.) and trimmed all over to even her out and lightly down the legs. (also requested) Her back side? You would have thought I injured her or something, as touching her tail or back end was NOT happening. Remember, I had never met her before. Her nails? NOT A CHANCE< NO HOW. 2 hours later we were done. I had accomplished what I could and explained how and why of everything. 3 days later, owner sends me a scathing communication that she HATED the cut and I never really did anything. Well, guess what, I have pictures before and after and I had a family member present who can attest to what went on.<br />I sent a message back explaining how to manage a scared puppy and emphasized how it's important for this puppy to learn that grooming is not going to hurt her. Gentle grooming, handling and time and patience would help. <br />Owner NOT pleased and will not be back. <br />Wow, that stung. (by the way, first time poodle owner)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333343386634416749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-74631979766805554172014-01-27T22:01:19.661-05:002014-01-27T22:01:19.661-05:00Hi Sarah,
Wow, how brave are you. Congratulations ...Hi Sarah,<br />Wow, how brave are you. Congratulations on your new career! Unfortunately, some pet owners and misbehaving dogs keep grooming from being totally stress free, but luckily most of the dogs make grooming worth while. Listen to your heart, you sound like you will make a very good groomer.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-4595193385468078782014-01-27T21:53:52.443-05:002014-01-27T21:53:52.443-05:00Hi,
The clippers that I mentioned in this post are...Hi,<br />The clippers that I mentioned in this post are light weight and pretty quite for a clipper. The 5 in 1 blade is great and can be used with the Wahl 5in1 medal comb attachments. That way you don't have to but a lot of different size blades.<br /> Three pounds, wow. Such a tiny face and feet. Can be very scary to clip. If her hair is fine, I would use the #10 or #15 setting for her face and feet. The clip combs on her body unless you prefer to scissor.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-25623792912265056992014-01-27T21:46:38.852-05:002014-01-27T21:46:38.852-05:00Thank you Tiny Kitty! (love the name)Thank you Tiny Kitty! (love the name)My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-48747978320914601172014-01-27T21:45:56.734-05:002014-01-27T21:45:56.734-05:00Hi Cindy,
I forgot to mention that! I also do the ...Hi Cindy,<br />I forgot to mention that! I also do the same thing and it does seem to help also. Smelling the tools seems to help them realize that it will not hurt them.<br /> One other thing I didn't mention, because I thought everyone would think that I was nuts is, I tell the dogs what I am going to do before I do it....works for me. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-28706758961328836752014-01-27T21:41:59.839-05:002014-01-27T21:41:59.839-05:00Hi Puck,
Every groomer that I have ever heard talk...Hi Puck,<br />Every groomer that I have ever heard talk about the Groomers Helper has been very happy with it. Not sure what you mean by a 'commercial groomer'.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-18447162459579641272014-01-27T21:39:25.197-05:002014-01-27T21:39:25.197-05:00You're welcome Beth!
Thanks for the question....You're welcome Beth! <br />Thanks for the question. Don't get discouraged. A dogs first grooming can drive even the most experienced groomer to drink sometimes. lol Hang in there. You can do it!<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-52971006775011954092014-01-27T18:34:34.078-05:002014-01-27T18:34:34.078-05:00hi, i have to say that I have been reading through...hi, i have to say that I have been reading through your blog this evening and feel so inspired. I have only been grooming for 15 months now and changed my career at the age of 44 (previously in marketing), to do something i would love :-. I decided when i was at college that I wanted to be a stress free, gentle and caring groomer, who took time with each dog to make them feel settled and happy with the process. I wasn't taught this in college but have gone with my gut instinct and after reading some of your blogs I am chuffed with myself for approaching grooming in a different way, the way you have suggested in your blogs, taking time, no rush, be clear with your client, be firm but not heavy handed, don't stress... thank you for putting reassurance in my head, i'm not in this for the money, its all about my furry friends, best regards to you and your family :-) sarah, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, uk. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165185466940224119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-31310821546646911682014-01-26T20:35:40.839-05:002014-01-26T20:35:40.839-05:00Hi, I've been finding your blog to be very hel...Hi, I've been finding your blog to be very helpful. :) Like Beth, I was hoping that you could give me some advice about clippers. I know that you have already listed some of your favorites but I was hoping that you could point me to the best clipper for me and my dog. I have a 3 lb teacup poodle. Her hair is a little fine and not as curly. She get's scared very easily by loud noises. I have never groomed her before so this will be my first. I wanted clippers that would be light, easy to handle (good for first-timers), and quiet. Also something that would be good for her size(I'm not sure if that matters or not). I know that's a lot to ask for in one clipper. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-43938454019482385182014-01-26T14:21:51.448-05:002014-01-26T14:21:51.448-05:00Thank you for this advise! I too am a newbie at gr...Thank you for this advise! I too am a newbie at grooming. I'm always looking for better ways of helping the dog relax and be at least tolerant of what I'm doing :). As always, I love your blog and get so happy when I see a new post. Tiny Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07592748001490238834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-47819282611753667412014-01-26T10:50:36.123-05:002014-01-26T10:50:36.123-05:00In addition to doing pretty much the same things ...In addition to doing pretty much the same things that you do, Lisa, I also let them smell everything first. I show them the clipper, the brush, the comb, etc and let them get a good sniff. :) I like to let them see another dog being groomed too, it seems to help!Cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-11898186302267793622014-01-26T02:54:12.729-05:002014-01-26T02:54:12.729-05:00I saw the Groomers Helper at a trade show in Wheel...I saw the Groomers Helper at a trade show in Wheeling this last fall. The system seems expensive, but after checking it out, the parts are made VERY well and the design is very functional and adjustable to the size of dog you are working on. This will be one of my next purchases in the next year. :) Thanks for the tips on getting older dogs used to clippers. This is something that I deal with regularly because I am a new groomer and tend to handle dogs that are rescues or animals that have been "ruined" by a commercial groomer. <3Puckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00051683210208316941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-17272336861067604512014-01-25T19:51:12.610-05:002014-01-25T19:51:12.610-05:00Thank-you! This is very helpful. Thanks for taking...Thank-you! This is very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question :) I was feeling a bit discouraged but I feel better now :) I will have to give it another go.<br />-BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com