It took me 6 months with trials and fails. All of them, the shortest they would go on Zekefur’s face was a 10 blade. Today the groomer used a 30. Made me happy! Basically she did exactly what I asked... finally! So I think I have found Zekes new groomer.
For those who remember, I found an AKC Crrtified Piidle groomer at a shop not far from here. A week before his first visit with her, she found a better job and left, and they would not tell me where she went. Three fails (one epic), I finally found this lady, and I love her, and Zeke was happy when I picked him up, and relaxed. They did really well with each other.
When I got there to pick him up, the owner came out to talk to me and I really got scared something bad had happened...
Owner: Did you really want nothing done with his top knot?
Me:Yes. I am letting it grow out to be long.
Owner: you sure?
Me: Absolutely.
Owner: Ok, it’s just that... he can’t see.
Me: (Chuckled). I know. I’ll band above his eyes when I get home, common problem.
Owner: Ok. Just wanted to make sure before you saw him.
I know she trusts her groomer, but it was really nice of her to check with me before I may have been shocked. Everyone is pleasant there and I am thrilled. I’ll keep taking Stella and Oscar to a small shop I use because ther is a $25 difference in cost in their groomings.
I am so happy the search is over.
Obviously the pics are before I handed his hair. Also, the legs are so short as I missed a small mat in his back leg, and it had to be taken down short. I totally understand. Simply my own fault.
Thank you! I got there just as she was finishing with him, and I forgot to ask her. I’m surprised though the owner didn’t ask if they should do that when she spoke with me. Next time he’ll go in bands and I’ll askher to put them back in when she is done. I’m sure she’ll do a better job of it than I.
He looks great! Glad you found a groomer you can trust.
So I only take Miracle in every once in a while because I groom her myself for the most part. Her topknot was growing out beautifully, and then I decided to try to shape it myself. Big mistake.
He looks great! Glad you found a groomer you can trust.
So I only take Miracle in every once in a while because I groom her myself for the most part. Her topknot was growing out beautifully, and then I decided to try to shape it myself. Big mistake.
I've been struggling with this for awhile and now feel I should reach out. I have the recommended book on poodle grooming from Shirley but she doesn't show the look I'm trying for. I want Rudy to have "fluffy" ears not the long haired hanging down ones. The hair on his ears is a good 5 to 6...
So many descriptions of grooming tables (ads) say their table is adjustable, but the only adjustment I see is the arm that holds the noose.
Is there such a thing as a lower table or a handicap accessible? I want to start grooming all my dogs but have to sit down to do it, and the regular height...
I got my new clippers a few days ago and used them for the first time today! I had already purchased the set of metal comb attachments (Wahl brand, can be used with any brand blade) because I like longer fur but have no practice at scissoring.
I ended up getting a KM2 since it was half the price...
I found, on eBay, 2 sets of clippers for the same price. I have heard good things about both.
1 is the Oster Golden A5 and the other is Andis AGC. Both are single speed. Am thinking either might be good for just starting out and learning.
Thoughts of which would be the better one? Thanks!!
The costs of starting to do this are rising rapidly, so before I go all out and buy a great clipper I’d like to get one to learn with.
I am looking at the Andis Pro-Animal Clippers . I am so not interested in the plastic combs it comes with, but will be buying blades for it.
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