Recent content by duncan15

Theoretically, the dog should have already been startedon this. a good breeder of dogs that will need to be groomed a lot should already be aclimating them to the process wehn they have them. I used to work for a poodle breeder. when their eyes opened, she started training them on the table, and...

why do you need clippers for an aussie? they do not need full body clipping.

handstripping is just about the same amount of work as a furminator, but with better results. in order to use a furminator without it causing irritation, bald spots, etc, you need to use it sparingly and often (10-15 minutes everyday). handstripping is about the same, time wise, and is about the...

ill add that you did the right thing in not continuing to groom the dog. one thing i will give you advice on was dematting the dog before the bath. I would have just put him in the tub first and bathed him, left conditioner on him for a loong time, then attempt to demat while blow drying...

Seriously about the nails. I dont even care what the haircut is. OP, do you know this dog/owners, or was this a random pic you found? Im curious, b/c if you do know them, please tell them cut those nails. the fact that the posted a pic with the nails so visible, tells me they do not know or care...

if a dog has felas, the second water touches that dog, all those fleas retreat and hide, the eastiest place for the to hide are areas on the face (nose, mouth, ears, etc). before i even water down a dog with fleas, i soak an area around the collar area, so any fleas not already on the face cant...

I have found that most "cage free" facilities, really arent completely cage free. one place i worked had the dogs sleeping in big runs inside, and playing outside all day. kenneling them at night was not a big deal, b/c after playing all day the dogs were tired and usually slept all night. she...

i have worked in a few different boarding facilities and can tell you that they are not all created equal. all of them are different. First off, yopu really need to start calling around. honestly, most good places might already be booked for holidays (i know the kennel i currently work at is...

HE IS SO CUTE!!! i love his expression in every pic, there is something very special about him.

I said it on the cording post, but ill say it here. There is something off about this groomer. i dont know any groomer, deals or not, who charge that low. i dont know how she would make any money charging that low for your dogs. 10 bucks for a bath/brush/groom on any dog is ridiculous in my...

First, how are 2 of your dogs only 10 dollars? you must have either found the nicest groomer ever, or you have some great dogs, lol. tipping is not mandatory and is up to you. most single dog families usually tip between 2 and 5 bucks. i have a few that do 10 or 20 bucks for one dog. the...

Now everyone has their own methods and opinions, so im not going to say anything she said to you was wrong. for all i know, her experiance with cording is more extensive than mine (and i honestly dont know that much, just what i have experianced and researched on my own) When i first got the...

Yes it would. basically, with a corded dog, if he gets wet, he needs to be dried thoroughly in order for the cords to stay clean, and not have a buildup of mildew. no water play for a corded dog unless you want to spend the time to dry him. the drying process is a lot of work. just bathing a...

I understand what you are saying, but im trying to get the point across that there is no real beginning process. it is something that is done slowly over time, and has to be maintained everyday to avoid pelting. You are not going to take the dog to a groomer, and have him come back with cords...

The biggest mistake people make with corded dogs is they think its the same as dreadlocks. it isnt. it is completely different. Animalcracker is right about the cording. you cant take a coat and make it cord. it does so naturally on its own. While havanese can be corded, it is a style that...