First shave down-(and recommendations for clippers)
who has some serious recomendations on how his hair should be cut and how to maintain him afterwards? |
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| Get yourself a good set of clippers and a 10 blade and have at it!!! Staying ahead of matts requires daily brushing, personally I am to lazy to do that so Tasker stays short most of the time.
If you live in cold climate you might want to take him to a groomer to see if they can clip him down with out making the hair too short. |
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Two Speed Golden A5 Clipper Don't bother buying a cheap set of clippers for $30 or $50, they just won't cut. If a few dollars i important, you could step down to this: Oster Golden A5 single speed animal clipper This is what I have. I've often wondered if the turbo boost of that second speed would help occasionally. I do know that before Oster came out with the Two Speed A5, pro groomers used to buy a special box that they would plug into the wall and then plug their A5 into it. It would alter the electricity to make the clippers run faster. For what it's worth. |
| Shaving him down for a fresh start is a good idea, much more pleasant for both of you.
If you do want to try to keep him in a longer coat once it grows back in, you may find this useful... http://www.lakesongoes.com/grooming.htm |
| I have had 3 clippers.......over 35 years, not too bad. The single speed has been the most reliable but oh, so slow. It is now used as back up while other clippers are cooling. The 2 speed was fine until I dropped it and broke the housing. Yes, I can buy new cowling, but haven't gotten around to it. So it's a bit tricky. Right now I'm using an Andis. It's fine, I'm not raving one way or other.
I would suggest, if you can, get two blades..........and a can of Cool Lube as well as cleaner. The blades get quite hot. Not only can they dull more quickly when hot, they are uncomfortable for the dog.......ouch. So I switch back and forth. I've even heard of people putting their blades in the freezer to cool them faster. Hmmm that may be OK, but dipping in ice water might create thermal shock??? (idunnoknow) Most clippers come with a 10 blade. That's pretty short. A 7 or even a 5 leaves more hair. It all depends where the mats begin and if you can get underneath. I find I can use the 7 or 5 along the nonfriction areas such as the back, but where the hair rubbed, the mats are closer to the skin and the 10 is needed. (  I've even had to use a 15 in spots )
Yes, the initial expense for the blade and clippers is high, but it comes out to about 2-3 trips to the groomers, so the repay is quick. Grooming table isn't necessary if you have a sturdy table, one that doesn't wiggle. Put a protective cover over the table, rubberized is nice so it doesn't slip. You may need two people, one to hold, especially for the first shave. Brush what you can first to eliminate misc items in the hair that might dull the blade. Glacier seems to get gravel under her mats......sheeesh! After the cut........probably not immediately but would be nice.......give a quick bath. That will eliminate all the little itchies. Play up how good it feels for puppy to feel your hands all over his body, give a good toweling also with lots of ooohs and gooos and nose kisses if you dare. Make grooming and baths something enjoyable with big rewards at the end. |
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