Springy New Summer 'Do?
BUT, recognizing that I have control issues and after reading this: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/04/27/bc-doggroomer.html I'm hesitant to bring her to a groomer. So...I'm wondering, how do I go about trimming her down, myself. I need recommendations on tools (right now I use a beard trimmer for paws / sanitary trimming, etc), step-by-step instructions, possibly a recommendation for a good sedative (for me, not the dog)  Truthfully, I truly have no idea where to start!Also, someone please tell me if I'm being a crazy lady!  |
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| If you are going to be out and about, doing all that fun stuff like swimming and camping, I would heartily suggest either scissoring or shaving down some of her coat. You both will enjoy yourselves a lot more. You have 2 main ways of going about it - either shaving or scissoring her coat - either is up to you. Equipment will depend on what you choose. |
| A lot of us do it ourselves. If you have been good about grooming, the scissoring won't be that hard. The dog is used to being quiet on the rooming table, so all will be well. Combing out sections, scissoring it and blending with previous cut section....just like what happens at the beauty shop. Clipping down is more extreme......and an investment in tools. Good clippers will be over $100. Blades run about $40 each. I use 3 or 4 different blades when shaving down. Then there's the blade cleaner, cooler, etc. So initial investment will be over $200, one clipper one extra blade other than the #10 that comes with the clipper.......go shorter, that is a lower number, and the blade cleaner. Initially you won't be happy with the results, it take practice......and the dogs are gracious about growing more hair for use to practice upon. Shorter hair is so much easier with active dogs, especially when water and weeds are considered......and ticks.....and grass....and kids dropping snow cones on them.....etc. |
| Nope not crazy. I do not take my dogs to the groomers for that exact reason. Theres no groomer in town that knows how to work on an oes. I wont take the risk of them "giving it a shot". I invested in grooming supplies myself. Carls photo essay on how to groom an oes helped me learn, so did my breeder. Ive made mistakes, lilys fur has been longer on one side or in the middle. It just takes time. |
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