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| About his coat | 11/22/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I was just wondering how long it should take for a shelties coat to grow to full length. I have a ...
A: It usually takes between 18 months to 3 years for a fully mature coat to develop. Brushing and ...
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| Clipper motors | 11/16/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: I've gotten too many random answers in my two years as a groomer to make sense out of it, so i was ...
A: I am not an expert in clipper motors, but I tried to get an answer for you. I always suggest you ...
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| dog nails | 11/15/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: we have a beautiful 1/2 lab, 1/2 pit and he will not let us clip his nails for anything. I don't ...
A: Congratulations on recognizing the fact that long toenails can cause harm to your dog. Your pet ...
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| Home Grooming Toy Poodle | 11/5/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: Since my dog acquired fleas from my groomer this past September (a true horror story lol), I have ...
A: Had a problem with fleas myself a few years ago- pressure washed the deck on my condo and woke up ...
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| Grooming a Maltese | 11/3/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: Lori I to have three (3) Maltese and they have been going to the same groomer since they were 12 ...
A: I understand when my customers need to save money especially with the current economy. But grooming ...
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| Bulldog | 10/30/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: We have a rescued English bulldog who had been the mama in a puppy mill for three years (name now is ...
A: It's terrific that you found Mamacita and made her your own. It's even better that she's going to ...
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| Location of places where you can go to groom your dog yourself in Manhattan, NY | 10/28/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: I have a friend visiting me with her dog on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and she wants to know ...
A: You are a long way away but thanks to the wonders of the Internet I think I can help you. Most ...
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| grooming bichons | 10/28/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I would like to know what kind of clippers and what kind of blades and where is the best place to ...
A: Have you ever thought of buying a video? Oster A-5 clippers have been the workhorse of the industry ...
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| frostbitten ear | 10/22/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: What's the best way to camo an ear that's been frost bitten? Its like a very short crop on only one ...
A: Poor baby! That must of really hurt at the time. I'm so glad the yorkie poo is okay with only a ...
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| Cat's anal glands | 10/20/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: What are some of the warning signs that a cat is due for anal gland expression? My cat will empty ...
A: Cat and Dog anal glands are small sacks on either side of the rectum that secrete a very pungent ...
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| Ear plucking | 10/20/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: I have a standard poodle that has always had the hair plucked out of its ears. i switched vets and ...
A: Excellent question! There are many Grooming processes that Veterinarian's have a mixed view of. ...
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| anal glands? | 10/20/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: My vet said something about expressing anal glands. What are they?
A: Anal glands are definitely a part of the grooming process that stinks - both figuratively and ...
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| licking wound? | 10/17/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: My friend's dog had been licking his leg and I guess lost hair in that area.then started limping. He ...
A: I want to start this answer with the statement that I am not a Veterinarian and legally can not ...
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| dog grooming school? | 10/16/2009 | Laura Russell |
Q: My question isn't about how to groom a dog, but about a career in dog grooming. I've worked behind a ...
A: Congratulations on considering a career in dog grooming field. It's an exciting and always changing ...
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| Puppy Scared of Brush | 10/16/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I just got an 11 week old puppy from the animal shelter two days ago. She is a lab/shepherd mix ...
A: you will need to get a softer brush and wait until the skin has healed. Start by using your hands ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Bald Spot | 10/13/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I am the proud Mom of 3 Cockers. My eldest (Jazmyne) turned 13 in June, Marcella (16 months) and ...
A: you certainly have your hands full- grooming them yourself will be a huge cost benefit. I am not ...
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| A-5 Oster clippers | 10/12/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I just bought a new clipper the A-5 golden and I can't get them to cut my dogs hair,and I tried ...
A: I have been using these clippers for 20 years and the only thing I can think of is a. the blade is ...
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| Nail Clipping | 10/10/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I am Cindy, an owner of a 9weeks old Shih Tzu. Earlier today, i recieved a phone call from my ...
A: Your puppy should be just fine- you may want to dip those toes in hydrogen peroxide though to kill ...
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| tibetan terriers and clipping | 10/1/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a tibetan terrier, whos hair was beautiful and really smooth. We put him into kennels while ...
A: try using A" Doggy Man " brand slicker. Sounds like the blades used to cut his hair were not that ...
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| tibetan terriers and clipping | 9/30/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a tibetan terrier, whos hair was beautiful and really smooth. We put him into kennels while ...
A: Technically, I'm sure you are aware, he is not a terrier. That being said - you got what is known in ...
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| dog grooming | 9/28/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: i am learning to be a dog grooming and was wondering what make of clippers do you recommend? theres ...
A: Do you have a supplier that you can go and try them out? It is best to pick one up and feel it in ...
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| shedding | 9/22/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I am wanting a female pomeranian. Only problem is I don't want a dog that sheds. I have been told ...
A: This is decidedly not true- All dogs shed- some more than others. Some continuously, some ...
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| lhasa poo matting and shaving | 9/18/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: In spite of daily brushing, our 11 month old lhasa poo was extremely matted. She had been trimmed ...
A: I had to get to the end of your letter to solve the mystery of the ever growing matts- and this is ...
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| tree sap and pine needles in paw pads | 9/13/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: My dog love to be outside under our pine tree to stalk squirrels. She has a small pine needle ...
A: OUCH ELAINE, This happens alot and of course it is poking the tender foot when she's walking - maybe ...
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| My new Scottie cross puppy | 9/10/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a 6 week old Scorkie, who has the most beautiful coat on her, she is mainly black with ...
A: Wow! 6 weeks old is really very young- do you have the mother as well? 8 weeks is the norm to ...
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| Tear Stains | 9/6/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I really do admire how beautiful white dogs are but I can't help but notice how vividly tear stains ...
A: Ahhhh Violet- If I had a nickel for every time I get asked this question... Would that it should be ...
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| Nail Clippers | 9/5/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: ElizaBeth, I have two golden retrievers and volunteer with a golden rescue. I've had goldens for ...
A: What a great story - I don't typically get questions from people with your level of experience- ...
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| bathing my pomeranian | 9/1/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have 3 poms and they go outside alot in the summer. I have been told that you are to only bath ...
A: Sabrina, Who on earth told you such nonsense and why would you believe them? I find it hard to ...
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| Grooming clippers | 9/1/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a Maltese, Bichon Shitzu and a Terrier cross. I bought a medium duty Oster clippers which I ...
A: Ginny, You have a hairy dog- forget all the titles. Reviews are only worth anything if you can use ...
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| bichon grooming | 9/1/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a 5 1/2 month old male Bichon. He is in the straggly stage of coat, between adult curl and ...
A: This is nonsense. I have done and seen hundreds of this breed of dog. If you have a bichon it has a ...
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| dog grooming | 8/26/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: Is there a book that can tell you what type of blade, tools to use for a specific cut? Meaning, if ...
A: There are hundreds of books, videos and websites from breed clubs that tell you this. Videos are ...
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| Wire Fox Terrier | 8/25/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a 6 month old Wire Fox Terrier...I have been having problems stripping her ears...I wanted to ...
A: LuAnn, I am impressed that you are doing this yourself without having anyone work with you. First I ...
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| Yorkshire Terrier grooming | 8/24/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a 3 pound Yorkshire terrier and want to begin grooming and trimming her hair myself. I do not ...
A: Sherry, Why clip it if you can maintain it as is. You'll ruin the drape and weight of the coat if ...
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| dog aggression | 8/23/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: when i try to pick him up he growls i cant even groom him....he is a maltese x shitzu. its almost ...
A: This is a grooming forum Debbie. You need a behaviorist. I strongly suggest you have him neutered- ...
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| Puppy Standard Poodle | 8/17/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: We need some advice regarding clipping our poodles coat. He is 11 mths old and we have been managing ...
A: Well Paul- my best advice from viewing that picture is to make the haircut shorter- MUCH shorter if ...
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| grooming | 8/12/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 lb toy poodle. is she supposed to be muzzled while the groomer grooms her? and is ...
A: you have a little Napoleon. The smaller they are the bigger the noise. She is still trying to assert ...
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| grooming | 8/12/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 lb toy poodle. is she supposed to be muzzled while the groomer grooms her? and is ...
A: Why is she being muzzled? Did she bite the groomer? How old is your dog? How long has this person ...
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| airdale | 8/10/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: i have a six month old airdale iwould like to get groomed properly any suggestions would help
A: So Al! when you say properly groomed does that mean you want to have it stripped? Or that you just ...
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| Rough hair around neck of long haired dachshund | 8/2/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: I have a 5 year old red brindle long haired dachshund. He started developing rough hair and cow ...
A: You have the right idea about stripping out that bushy section and while thinning shears can finish ...
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| Yorkie Coat | 7/30/2009 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
Q: Hope I am asking this in the right place.I recently adopted 2 yorkies. One is 13 weeks the other is ...
A: Oh dear - what can I say. There are so many different kinds of yorkies - they are really tough to ...
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