About Diana Frith Expertise I am a professional dog groomer and can answer questions regarding pet styling and poodle show grooming. I will answer questions regarding hard to handle pets with behavior problems. I can not answer questions that require a diagnois from a licensed veterinarian. I can however lend an ear and give you solid advise that comes from years (30) of dealing with dogs of all breeds.
Experience I have owned and operated 3 successful grooming shops in my 23 years of professional grooming. I have bred standard poodles for show and co-owed a top producer standard poodle. I have also handled standards on the AKC show circit. My expertise lies in handling of dogs that have to be sedated to be groomed. I use different techniques to calm the fearful pet so that it may be groomed without the harmful chemicals that are in seditives. I also am working with the working class dogs (blue healers, Aussie). So that they may work the mind as well their busy bodies. Breeding experience includes great danes, aftgan hounds and of coarse standard poodles.
Education/Credentials I am from a state that does not require a license to be a groomer. However, experience is the best education. I am 23 years a pet stylist and a lifetime of pet loving and training.
Question I recently adopted a 2 year old long coat chihuahua. I took him to my groomer for a bath and a nail trim and they shaved all his long fur off. I did not want this and wonder if and when it will grow back. Thanks.
Answer Yes Erin your dogs coat will grow back. It make take a year to fully regain the loss of all hair. Although there are several things that you as a responsible pet owner can do to ensure that the hair grows back beautiful. Water is a natural hair tonic. Clean the coat monthly with a good pet shampoo and conditioner. Brush regularly to stimulate hair follicles. Make sure the skin if free of any pests, ie,. fleas and ticks. You will start seeing hair growth pretty quickly. In some cases cutting off hair makes it thicker. Hope for the best.
Remember not to bath too often do to natural oils being lost. Be sure to clips nails on the small breeds. Pretty feet are a must. Nails that grow too long can damage the pads on the bottom of foot. Always turn the nail over and cut only the hollow area. Any closer and if may bleed. Hope you enjoy your baby. And Thank you for opening your home to a needy pet.
