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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Grooming Questions | 2/2/2012 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a couple of hand stripping/grooming questions that I would like your opinion on please. I ... A: Good questions Shannon and good for you doing this on your own! Looks really age appropriate. Don't ... | ||
| agressive behavior while brushing | 2/1/2012 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a miniature American Eskimo who has in the past couple of months begun acting in an ... A: Too much happened in such a short period of time and all of your ideas are legitimate concerns . ... | ||
| hi | 1/13/2012 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: my sister told me that groomers when scissoring the backs of hocks of dogs they point the shears ... A: It actually depends on the the of coat a dog has but all groomers are taught a basic way to hold and ... | ||
| Hi it's Lauren I have some questions to ask you | 1/5/2012 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: It's about hot spots I remember talking to you before about it so here are my questions 1. I know ... A: Glad you are happy with my answers - please don't forget to rate them. I can't let you ask 2 a day ... | ||
| Hi it's Lauren I have some questions to ask you | 1/4/2012 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: It's about hot spots I remember talking to you before about it so here are my questions 1. I know ... A: You might just want to look that word up to help you understand how it can facilitate your ... | ||
| German Shepherd | 1/3/2012 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a hybrid GS pup born on 1.6.2011 which is growing very well. He sniffs the ground swallows ... A: Happy New Year Sanjaya Just first let me say this is a medical problem if indeed it is a problem and ... | ||
| Hi it's Lauren I have some questions to ask you | 12/30/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: It's about hot spots I remember talking to you before about it so here are my questions 1. I know ... A: Happy New Year! Hot spots are a conundrum that often have no rhyme or reason. There can be ... | ||
| Helping clam our dog prior to grooming | 12/14/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: we have a one and hlf yr old shitzu that won't let us groom him. We have taken him to a groomer when ... A: I understand your frustration! It sounds like He may be a little spoiled. It would be one thing if ... | ||
| Hand Stripping Question | 11/21/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I am trying to hand strip my wire fox puppy for the first time with a pumice stone stick (like the ... A: Good for you doing this yourself but don't get discouraged. There are 2 coats growing- the wire and ... | ||
| Skin cut | 11/8/2011 | Gail A. |
| Q: A, I have a six months male poodle. He has skin cut recently. Is it good to have skin cut? People ... A: I am so sorry about the delay, my Internet was down for 2 days and I was busy at work. I do not ... | ||
| advice of clippers | 10/30/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I bought some Wahl Stable Pro Clippers aprox. 3 yrs ago. I have used them on my cocker spaniel 3-4 ... A: Before you go spending money contact Wahl. It could be the armature that moves the blade needs ... | ||
| First Time Hand Stripping | 10/28/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a 4 month old wire fox terrier that I would like to hand strip myself. However, I have never ... A: You are coming through to me from Alabama for some reason My best advice is to go to YouTube and ... | ||
| First Time Hand Stripping | 10/27/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a 4 month old wire fox terrier that I would like to hand strip myself. However, I have never ... A: Brinkley is adorable! Of course I am biased. Looks like the breeder did some preliminary work for ... | ||
| Husky hair clipping | 10/8/2011 | Gail A. |
| Q: I've just read that Husky dogs don't need clipping or cutting. The groomer I just PAID clipped my ... A: Sorry about the delay, I was out of town. When you say to the "9s" I am assuming that they shaved ... | ||
| pomeranian hair fall | 10/1/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: I live in India, specifically in Mumbai. I have a Pomeranian bread dog at my home. My question that ... A: Pomeranians have a double-coat which should not be clipped because it forever changes the ... | ||
| scottish terrier | 9/27/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: i have a scottie over a yr old and the problem is with brushing her fur, well really not so much ... A: The best way to remove burrs from your Scottie is with a soft slicker brush. I like the Millers ... | ||
| pets | 9/14/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: my mom is allergic to my golden retrievers fur...if i clean shave it..will she feel alright? A: Sorry, not only will it not help your mother it is not really a good thing for your dog. Dander and ... | ||
| Shampoo & Conditioner | 8/3/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a 5 month old, black-tri Australian Shepherd (Sophie). I will spare you all the details and ... A: there are a zillion shampoos on the market. You can make it whatever you like. I try to find the ... | ||
| Shampoo & Conditioner | 8/1/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a 5 month old, black-tri Australian Shepherd (Sophie). I will spare you all the details and ... A: Cutie pie picture! One of the things you may want to investigate is a HV force dryer. Aside from ... | ||
| Irish Terrier Hand stripping | 7/21/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: We have recently moved from the UK to Singapore with our 4 year old Irish Terrier. We had her ... A: Oh Dear Samantha, this sounds all wrong to me. There is NO reason your dog should have had this ... | ||
| Bichon whiskers | 7/19/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: My 2 yr old Bichon itches around her mouth and neck constantly. I am convinced it's due to her ... A: Karen, Have you discussed this with her vet? While I do not have a problem with your doing this, I ... | ||
| My dog She Is a Black Lab/Hound dog | 7/15/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a Black lab/hound dog and i cant clip her toe nails even since she was just a little baby. ... A: It is a fact that some dogs will not have their nails cut with a nail clipper. - no matter who is ... | ||
| Products that could stimulate hair growth | 6/30/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: I have a 7 yr old welsh cardigan corgi named Winston. I have problems with ticks at my house(Both ... A: Unfortunately such a product does not exist. Corgis are a double-coated breed and if shaved, their ... | ||
| mixed breed grooming | 6/25/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: I have a Great Pyrenees/Komondor cross that is impossible to keep properly groomed. She HATES people ... A: What an ordeal! I'm a bit confused, you write that you get her clipped several times a year, but she ... | ||
| Elderly Cocker Spaniel with Cancer | 6/22/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a 15 year old cocker spaniel who has cancer, complete with tumors on her ear and a golfball ... A: Oh Dear... I understand completely what you are going through but believe me the only thing you can ... | ||
| yorkie haircut | 6/21/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a 3 year old female,her hair is real thick.I take her to the groomers but would like to know ... A: There are so many different kinds of yorkie coats and you got the high maintenance one. Thick coats ... | ||
| Bad odor around dog's mouth | 6/9/2011 | Gail A. |
| Q: My cocker spaniel seems to always have a bad odor around his mouth. Sometimes it's so bad that you ... A: There are many reasons for bad breath in a dog. Sorry about the delay in answering my mom was in the ... | ||
| fur on dog's paws | 6/7/2011 | Gail A. |
| Q: My name is Emily and I am the owner of a 1 year old golden retriever. I have seen him constantly ... A: Goldens can grow a lot of fur in their pads. When they get professionally groomed we take a clipper ... | ||
| Austrailian sheperd | 5/30/2011 | Gail A. |
| Q: My mom wants to shave our two austrailian sheperd's and i don't think it's such a good idea. I know ... A: In my opinion Aussie's could really use the soft light undercoat that they grow in the ... | ||
| grooming | 5/24/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: One yr. ago I purchased a 3yr. old registered wire fox terrier. I am embarrassed to say I have ... A: sorry to be overly technical. By " skinned" I meant they shaved her with a 10 blade, which for all ... | ||
| hi becca i have a question | 5/23/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: my questions are about double coated dogs being shaved down. i dont agree when people say that they ... A: Lauren, It takes each expert 30-60 minutes and sometimes longer to answer questions. You have asked ... | ||
| Peekineese Grooming | 5/21/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: I have been told to shave my year and half Peek "Gizzmo", because he will be too hot in the summer. ... A: I can't think of a reason to shave your Pekingese. Since Peeks have a short nose, they can have ... | ||
| grooming | 5/16/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: One yr. ago I purchased a 3yr. old registered wire fox terrier. I am embarrassed to say I have ... A: You have done the research because you have all the answers I could give you short of saying you ... | ||
| grooming a neglected wire foxy | 5/16/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: I "adopted" a purebred 3yr old fox terrier 1 yr ago. I am embarrassed to say I have neglected her ... A: I have not heard of shaving the white part and plucking the colored area. I can help with selection ... | ||
| A Dog Like Hickory | 4/9/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: In February, I watched the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. I was wondering how do you groom a dog ... A: A good question to ask if you are considering this breed as a pet. While they don't look like they ... | ||
| abscess in my dog | 4/8/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: Could something happen at the groomers to cause an abscess on my dog's neck.? This is the second ... A: I have not heard of a dog getting an abscess solely from being groomed. However, if your dog has an ... | ||
| Brittany Spainel | 4/8/2011 | Gail A. |
| Q: I have had my male Brittany spainel for 3 weeks now and i have been told that their ears need ... A: Congratulations on your new puppy!!! You can purchase a commercial ear cleaner made for dogs at most ... | ||
| grooming a terrier/laso apso mix | 4/2/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I would like to know if there is a particular pattern of shaving down this breed. We do this about ... A: Since my sister lives southeast of San Diego I am familiar with your climate. Best advice is to ... | ||
| Sheltie ears | 3/30/2011 | Becca B. |
| Q: I have a 12 week old female sheltie that one ear is shaped up and the other ear flopps down. Is ... A: your question does not pertain to grooming. I suggest you ask your breeder. However, I do know that ... | ||
| Dog Grooming | 3/29/2011 | ElizaBeth CRONK |
| Q: I have a 4 month old toy Yorkie... She will be 4lbs full grown not sure if that is considered a tea ... A: Starr is exactly what you say- a baby! 4 pounds is a teacup for sure. It's good that you are getting ... | ||
ElizaBeth CRONK
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Professional Dog Groomer-How to groom dogs- all breeds but specialize in the Art of the Hand Plucked Terrier, Bichon and Portugese Water Dog. Scissoring, clippering, and most known for hand plucked terrier skills. I am well known for my private business in Manhattan. I train owners and professionals looking to upgrade their skills Trained at NY School of Dog Grooming and apprenticed with several Internationally known expert breeders, handlers, and judges, assisted many years Westminster and Montgomery Kennel club shows.
Experience
23 years private residential dog grooming service- I have groomed over 30,000 dogs
Organizations
Member Twin Brooks Kennel CLub- NJ
Morris and Essex Kennel Club
American Fox Terrier Club
Publications
terrierific.net
DVD Splish Splash the Doggies Bath- a how to for basic dog bathing
Terrierific Facebook Fan page
consultant for various pet publications and manufacturers of pet products
Education/Credentials
New York School of Dog Grooming/ worked with many professional handlers, assisted many dog shows, bred my own dogs, private tutoring
Past/Present Clients
private listing over 250
video now available on website
testimonials on website
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