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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Grooming Questions | 2/2/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hand Stripping Question | 11/21/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| advice of clippers | 10/30/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| pets | 9/14/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Elderly Cocker Spaniel with Cancer | 6/22/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| grooming | 5/24/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| grooming | 5/16/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| A Dog Like Hickory | 4/9/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| grooming a terrier/laso apso mix | 4/2/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dog Grooming | 3/29/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| eye and muzzle staining on Havanesse | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: my Havanese has increased staining around his eyes, and have been researching Angel Eyes, have been ... A: Angel Eyes, as you probably know by now, is an antibiotic. It is the over the counter version of ... | |
| dog baths | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I am the owner of two dogs, a Pommy and a Chihuahua, I read the post by Charlotte Reed on ... A: That is a great idea Lucy! Thanks to Charlotte for putting that out there- she has so many great ... | |
| teeth hygene | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a shih tzu, female, which weighs 8 lbs, one year old. Is there anything that the dog can ... A: Shih tzu's have very difficult mouths to keep track of but you are doing the right thing by brushing ... | |
| Dog Grooming Clippers | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I have several English Cockers and their hair is matted and clumped. I have tried using clippers ... A: Norma, the trick is not to get matted isn't it? So in case it does the best blade to use - but you ... | |
| Staph infection from groomers | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I took my toy poodle in to be groomed and he needed to be shaved due to matting. Within hours of ... A: There are 2 people at fault here. I can sugar coat it or tell you the truth. It does no one any good ... | |
| My poodle was shaved! | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I just took my 1.5 year old toy poodle and my 10 month old miniature poodle to a goroomer and asked ... A: sorry it's taking me so long to answer but I was at Westminster for the full 5 days of events. ... | |
| Sore on neck | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I took my 7 year old pit bull to be groomed last Saturday for the first time. I usually do it ... A: I am sooo sorry that happened! The first thing that comes to mind is they put a snap lock loop on ... | |
| grooming a cocker spaniel | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I have two questions. One is how do you trime the back feet of the cocker to make them look great ... A: I LOVE cockers- my first professional foray and start of my business was through Rufus - my Black ... | |
| clipping nails | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My dog is 1 1/2 years old and I have clipped her nails only once. The time i did it, i cut one a ... A: Jodie you will need to work this out without meds. I never recommend it and sometimes it even makes ... | |
| Dog Grooming | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have two westie pups, and it says in books that I need to get my puppies 'plucked' to remove dead ... A: The sooner the better! I start at 5-6 months. Removing the puppy coat makes way for a stronger ... | |
| Bischon | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: My bishon has suddenly developed a brow mussle. She is 9 years old. The Vet said something is ... A: Cathy Are you sure this is spelled correctly? Muzzle or muscle? Are you talking about the red color ... | |
| Scottish Terrier Grooming Disaster | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Hallo, I have an eight month old - previously cute as pie- Scottish Terrier. I live in Australia ... A: Megan - you had the dog's best interest at heart and that was good to start. In 2-3 years you will ... | |
| Bathing | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Please advise on how often a german shepherd should be bathed. I was thinking once a month. Thank ... A: I agree. It is important wash AND dry these guys- especially because they shed so darn much. You can ... | |
| Strip A' Griff? | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have absolutely no intention of showing my purebred Griffon's, but I do have to admit that it ... A: I strip alot of pet Griffs and the difference is blatantly obvious. First it is in the color. Second ... | |
| Clipping rough collie | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: This is the first summer we've had our rough collie, Leon, who's about 18 months old. He was bought ... A: G'day and Happy New Year! I am in total agreement with you- too many people shave these dogs down ... | |
| Confidence | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old welsh terrier. He does not have any confidence. I would like for him to have ... A: Confidence comes with repetition and consistency. Was you dog removed from his mother too early? ... | |
| grooming doodles | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: Do you have any advise on how I can keep a "natural look" when groooming doodles.When I brush them ... A: I don't do Doodles for the record, a personal choice. This is always a quandary that we put ... | |
| Clipperblade marks | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm just starting to groom need help. I noticed on some dogs when I'm clipping I leave clipper ... A: I am going to send you to a website you're gonna love! Newbies get loads of help here but learn to ... | |
| another poodle question | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a silver miniature poodle with an exceptionally thick curly coat which My Oster clippers will ... A: I don't know why you would use a 10 on the coat unless you want a skinned dog... Try a skip tooth ... | |
| German Shepard | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a long haired german shepard. She has long white britches and my son says I have to keep her ... A: I am not sure what you mean by "britches". If you are referring to the furnishings under her tail on ... | |
| Clipping nails | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a dog groomer. I groomed a Yorkshire terrier; the owner specified they wanted the nails ... A: well first off, we all have had days like this. You did not say how long you have been grooming but ... | |
| Sheltie's floppy ear | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Our 4 month old Sheltie had his ears glued by the breeder when they sprang up due to teething, and ... A: Oh dear- you will just have to go with the flow- I doubt if the gluing did that much damage but it ... | |
| Styptic Powder Removal | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I recently had to find a new groomer for my Pom as my previous one moved. About 3 weeks ago I took ... A: I hope the new groomer appreciates your understanding. How the heck did they knick a Pom Tail??? ... | |
| Dog Grooming | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Elizabeth, I have a maltese and I am looking to trim his genital areas and eyes in between ... A: it is good you want to maintain your dog between professional visits.Small raw - yes raw- bones are ... | |
| groom a show dog | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: im a new groomer, i only groom a pet dog, but now i want to learn how to groom to show dogs, can u ... A: whoa up there... Took me years to learn my breed and you want an answer here? First thing you should ... | |
| Grooming a pet rough collie | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: How does one groom a pet rough collie? There are so many conflicting answers! Do you use a 35 mm pin ... A: Cathy- what is your purpose here? Is this dog a show dog? A working dog or a pet? If you are ... | |
| how long will it take for my dog to grow back coat | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a flea problem and we shaved our two dogs a paplon & a chihuahua how long will it take to ... A: Frank, what made you think shaving your dogs would help rid you of a flea problem???? Treating the ... | |
| dog grooming | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: After being badly matted, our 14 month old 10 lbs wheaton schnauzer was shaved quite short. Since ... A: Hopefully you will not wait so long before grooming your dog in the future. The coats of both of ... | |
| grooming an Old English Sheepdog | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I would like to keep the body of our Old English clipped down. We live on 10 acres with lots of ... A: Sounds like you prefer to do this yourself. Do you have a good clipper and do you know how to use ... | |
| grooming and biting | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: We just adopted my 6th rescue...(I provide end of life care to elderly disabled dogs) a poodle mix. ... A: This is a sad situation and frankly there is no easy answer. It is too dangerous to expect you to do ... | |
| should I shave my pug? | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted a 5-year-old fawn pug and, like all pugs, she's taking the normal summer heat ... A: Leslie, Summer shave a pug? NO, no and less you misunderstand me, no. All dogs pant because that is ... | |
| recurring staph infection | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: My cocker spaniel gets a staph infection within three to five days from being groomed. I spoke to ... A: Well Lynn, If your dog is getting staph on a regular basis from a groomer it's time to change ... | |
| Poodle clippers | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am researching clippers to groom my toy poodle puppy. Oster A5, along with Andis Ultra Edge or ... A: those small tables are a bit awkward - I don't believe they lock from the ones I have seen. THey are ... | |
| Poodle clippers | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am researching clippers to groom my toy poodle puppy. Oster A5, along with Andis Ultra Edge or ... A: Good for you Leigh! The videos are terrific to learn from- there are so many good ones. Practice is ... | |
| Grooming a very matted Pomeranian | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I have recently acquired a full grown male Pomeranian. This Pom had been shaved on a regular basis ... A: Believe me I understand what you are talking about- I have a client who lives elsewhere 50% of the ... | |
| will my pomeranians fur grow back fine? | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: just a couple of days ago, i had scissored down my pomeranian's fur down to an inch, (it was like 3 ... A: If you read my answers to similar questions I have gone over this topic several times and you will ... | |
| clippers for goldenretreivers | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 retreivers i like to have them shaved the older one every year shaved short but now with ... A: It will cost you at least as much to buy a good pair of clippers and the correct blades as it would ... | |
| Nail Clipping | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a Pet-a-Paw and want to start using it on my Shinese at a early age so he can get use to it, ... A: Bertha - you have to be firm and confident with a puppy when doing this. Otherwise you may cause ... | |
| Chinese Crested PP clipped down? | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2-year old Chinese Crested Powderpuff. I've never trimmed or shaved her, preferring the ... A: !! Looks like the pure bred fancy is alive and thriving through out the world- which is dynamite! I ... | |
| Dog Grooming | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old Austrailian Shephard mix that we got from a shelter. She had a beautiful, long ... A: Poor Lynn, You found out the hard way about the delicate nature of these coats. Possibly they tried ... | |
| Summer Grooming Part II | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm the owner of a 2 year old Affenpincher, who has very hard wiry hair. I'm still getting familiar ... A: I DID NOT REALIZE YOU WERE SO CLOSE! I get questions from all over the world.... Please contact me ... | |
| summer grooming | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm the owner of a 2 year old Affenpincher, who has very hard wiry hair. I'm still getting familiar ... A: Oh Lillian what a lucky girl you are! I wish I could get my hands on your pup to show you what a ... | |
| Clipping Toenails | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Ms. Cronk, Recently, my husband and I adopted a rat terrier from our local animal shelter. She ... A: First thing I want you to ask yourself - does she really need to have this done? Some dogs naturally ... | |
| Pomerainian cut short due to fleas | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: My friend has a Pomeranian but lives in a complex that is full of dogs and so many fleas. Can he ... A: Wanda, sorry to say but you risk losing the coat if you take it down like that. It does not always ... | |
| Grooming matted dog | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a self employed dog groomer. I learned the skills myself on own dogs Lhaso Apso, and by ... A: This is the life of a groomer for sure- there are definitely these types out there and you need to ... | |
| Clipper rec for Dorkie-hair is slightly wirey with soft undercoat | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: What type of clippers and blade numbers would be good to purchase for my Dorkie who has wirey long ... A: Sorry it took so long to reply- I was away at a wedding. What the heck is a Dorkie? A dacshund ... | |
| Summer cut? | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old Lab/Rottweiler mix. Each spring or early summer he starts losing his winter ... A: Your dog is 9 and you have never done this before? You are certainly free to do this and you will ... | |
| Grooming - Clipper Recommendation | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have two cocker spaniels with very fine hair and I need a recommendation for some good clippers. I ... A: This is a busy time of year for groomers so sorry I delayed getting back to you. Clippers are worth ... | |
| Tibetan Terrier-Poodle | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old TEEToodle her coat seems more like the Tibetan Terrier, non curly and so soft. ... A: you have 2 high maintenance breeds there! I have NO clue as what that combination will produce. It ... | |
| My Pal was buzzed | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I've been researching day and night. I took my Pom to a good groomer or so I thought. I informed ... A: They should have called you before shaving him. Please understand that this is a common solution to ... | |
| Tibetan Terrier-Poodle | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old TEEToodle her coat seems more like the Tibetan Terrier, non curly and so soft. ... A: Tibetan terriers are not terriers so stripping the hair is not an option. Tibetans have a very soft ... | |
| Oster A5 turbo clipper | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: We have just had the blades sharpened and when you start grooming the blades stop moving. When ... A: Well I am no mechanic but I can tell you what I think and have been told over the 22 years I have ... | |
| Dog grooming | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: i am 53 and looking into grooming for when i retire when i am 55 a young 55.i looked into many ... A: Most dog groomers are retiring around that age. I am 57 and have been doing it for 22 years. I ... | |
| groomer won't respond to my dog shaver burn and complete loss of hair over 1/3 of his back side | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: took my dog "jake" English Springer Spaniel, to be goomed 8 mo. ago, he came home itching and I ... A: Small Claims? Good luck...... What to say here is get another groomer. A "summer cut" for any ... | |
| Dog Clipping equipment | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I was a professional dog groomer many years ago. I left something caustic in my grooming case the ... A: Got to be honest- I never used a 3 3/4. Sounds to me like it is a very long length. 5# blades are on ... | |
| Dog Clipping equipment | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I was a professional dog groomer many years ago. I left something caustic in my grooming case the ... A: 7 fc is a Full Clip as opposed to a skip tooth- fc has a smoother finish. 3 3/4 can't imagine huge ... | |
| Pomeranian Shedding | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a female Pomeranian and she is 4 years old and I want to know if it is common for her to be ... A: When you say shed is she dropping clumps of hair or is this just when you brush her? If it is the ... | |
| Border collie's ruined coat | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old red border collie mix and approximately 1 1/2 years ago we buzzed him because of ... A: Well I guess I don't have to tell you not to do that again. I wish others would read this sad tale ... | |
| Bad breath | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My dachshund has very bad breath. I have tried brushing her teeth with dog toothpaste but she ... A: I am sorry but this is not really a grooming question but a nutrition question and unfortunately ... | |
| Bichon Groomer | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I am desperate to find a groomer able to cut a Bichon to look like a Bichon not a Poodle. Do you ... A: This is a funny question. Ask yourself, How come you can't find someone in a major metropolitan ... | |
| Dog nails | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: my dog Rolly is a pomeranian x terrier, and his nails are too dark to see how far they can be ... A: the best thing to do is get a Dremmel from the hardware store. Use a fine sand paper nib and do a ... | |
| Grooming blade types | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I read that high number blades are good for a closer cut around the face and backside and low number ... A: All of this is relative to your experience. Pros can use #30,40, 50 blades to clean face feet and ... | |
| Best Shampoo/Conditioner | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I was planning to adopt a dog but wanted to get familiar with it first. I was wondering what the ... A: it is really good you are looking into this stuff before you get a dog. The amount of product out ... | |
| hi Elizabeth i have questions about dog grooming | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: my first question im studying dog grooming and i was wondering if i could come up with techniques on ... A: sorry Lauren, I hit the wrong button first time. As with any profession you must first master the ... | |
| Pomeranian coat | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My Pomeranian shed her undercoat in Aug. /Sept. She has her guard hair,or top coat, but her ... A: I have several Pom clients of all different textures and it takes a while for a pom coat to mature ... | |
| About his coat | 11/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Home Grooming Toy Poodle | 11/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| grooming bichons | 10/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Puppy Scared of Brush | 10/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Cocker Spaniel Bald Spot | 10/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| A-5 Oster clippers | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Nail Clipping | 10/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| tibetan terriers and clipping | 10/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| tibetan terriers and clipping | 9/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| dog grooming | 9/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| shedding | 9/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| lhasa poo matting and shaving | 9/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| tree sap and pine needles in paw pads | 9/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| My new Scottie cross puppy | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tear Stains | 9/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Nail Clippers | 9/5/2009 |
| 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- ... | |
| bathing my pomeranian | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Grooming clippers | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| bichon grooming | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| dog grooming | 8/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Wire Fox Terrier | 8/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Yorkshire Terrier grooming | 8/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| dog aggression | 8/23/2009 |
| 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- ... | |
| Puppy Standard Poodle | 8/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| grooming | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| grooming | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| airdale | 8/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Rough hair around neck of long haired dachshund | 8/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Yorkie Coat | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| golden retreiver, thick under coat | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: i have just got a golden retreiver. he spends alot of the time in the sea, loves his beach walks. ... A: this is my golden retriever weekend- I just answered another question about the same issue so you ... | |
| golden retriever | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: We live where it gets very hot & humid & in the past I have had our Golden Retriever shaved to ... A: read the previous answer to question before yours. I am not a fan of shaving retrievers - nature ... | |
| golden retreiver, thick under coat | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: i have just got a golden retreiver. he spends alot of the time in the sea, loves his beach walks. ... A: I gasped when I read this! A 15 bade is for scalping? Bald! Total skin exposure- so NO, do not shave ... | |
| Grooming of a 16 yr old maltese | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 16 yr old Maltese going on 17, and also a 10 yr old shi tzu. I have been grooming them ... A: Eva, Better to do it now while the weather is warm. I would have it done at a vets so they can ... | |
| dog grooming | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Ok my pikangese has been to the groomers maybe 3 or 4 times in the past 2 years and after each visit ... A: Known as razor burn... Your groomer has cut Scooter too short- maybe even with a hot blade and ... | |
| labs legs | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: When you shave a lab do you do the legs also if so what is the best way to do that? Thank you A: Do you REALLY need to shave this dog??? A good shedding and and a bath are all nature intended. Some ... | |
| Poodle/Shih Tzu mixed hair type? | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a new Shi-Poo puppy, 4 months old. When I bought him he was a fur ball with two brown spots ... A: Did you have your new pup examined by a vet when you brought him home? You should have had him ... | |
| Trimming my chow's nails | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My chow has dark nailbeds, making it difficult to tell where the "quick" is. Is there a general rule ... A: Tina, This is the age old question - how to trim my dogs nails if I can't see the quick? General ... | |
| Chinese Crested Powderpuff | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I would like to try clippers and I was wondering if you could advise me which clippers would cut his ... A: Powderpuffs can be groomed in a puppy-cut like maltese, shitzu or coated breeds that have continuos ... | |
| Grooming my Aussie | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: what is the easiest way to groom the mats out of my Aussie?I read not to cut their hair. However he ... A: Amy, slide a metal comb under the matt to protect the skin and cut the matt out if you must. ... | |
| thickening the coat of a yellow lab | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I am showing my yellow lab in competition, but his coat is summer thin and the other dogs seem to be ... A: Sorry Deborah, but there's not much to do. You didn't say how old the dog is- it may be that he ... | |
| wool coat Australian Labradoodle | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Luigi has a true wool coat, much like sheep's wool, or, as I like to say Ugg boots. It is nearly ... A: I am glad you came back with a clearer picture for me of your involvement with this breed. Yes we ... | |
| wool coat Australian Labradoodle | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Luigi has a true wool coat, much like sheep's wool, or, as I like to say Ugg boots. It is nearly ... A: This is not a breed that was bred for any reason other than to try and meld the nonallergenic ... | |
| 5 month old long haired dachshund | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old long haired english cream dachshund. He's beautiful and I bathe him on a very ... A: Bailey is certainly an unusual color for a dachshund- I have never seen one that color! Well beside ... | |
| Grooming | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Which should I do first clip my dog hair first then shampoo? My dog is not a pure bred but he looks ... A: This is a good question Sandra. You want to do the comb out and a rough clip before the bath- that ... | |
| Shaving miniature poodle getting bald spot | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have just recented let a groomer shaved my 1 year old minuature poodle as well. According to the ... A: it should not be necessary to oil the dogs coat. As I said work from the inside out. Add the olive ... | |
| Shaving miniature poodle getting bald spot | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have just recented let a groomer shaved my 1 year old minuature poodle as well. According to the ... A: Alicia, It takes about 18 months for the adult coat to come in but if you shave the dog as a pup it ... | |
| Sheltie with haircut too short | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old sheltie I recently rescued. I took him to a groomer for a trim before a trip to ... A: Oh darn, how disappointing! Best thing you can do is make sure he has a diet rich in fatty acids - ... | |
| buying dog clippers | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: i am about to purchase some dog grooming clippers. My dog is a mixed breed with a very thick, ... A: the stronger motor will work better for a heavy coat but they tend to run hot after a about 15-20 ... | |
| buying dog clippers | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: i am about to purchase some dog grooming clippers. My dog is a mixed breed with a very thick, ... A: It is more likely you will do better with a high speed for a thick coat. If you are looking just to ... | |
| bald spots after shaving a dog | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been grooming for 5 years. In that time 3 dogs, after being shaved, grew fur back with bald ... A: This seems to happen to dogs who are not meant to have the coats shaved down. Mostly herding and ... | |
| using clippers on Yorki | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old yorki, and new clippers. Going with the grain of growth, the clippers just ... A: You didn't say what kid of clipper or # blade you are using. Or how long you want your dogs hair. If ... | |
| Giant Schnauzers | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: South Africa. To be brief I own and run a largish kennels and have groomed dogs and taught 'pet' ... A: Greetings back to you! I love the Giants and had a client for many years who had Giants. ... | |
| Australian Shepherd | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: Our Australian Shepherd (1 yr old and 60 pounds) is a house dog and sheds like CRAZY... Is it safe ... A: Terrie, I am sorry but I don't ever feel comfortable recommending that option- even tho it is one. ... | |
| smelly dog | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 16 yr old Sharpai, I bathe her 1 time a week. Two days after bathing her she smells awfull. ... A: Well Yvonne, there is not much you can do about the problem at this late stage. It most likely has ... | |
| buttercut shears | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have recently asked you a question about grooming my bichon. I was trying to find the geibs ... A: http://www.cherrybrook.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodshow/vid/405419/catid/202/vname/Andis_AGC_Clipper ... | |
| clipping | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a standard poodle and I am trying to find out a good brand of clippers. I have bought some ... A: Well you get what you ay for and clippers are important for your breed. There are no bargains - you ... | |
| Bichon Frise grooming | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a Bichon Frise and i want to know which clippers would work best for my bichon and which ... A: What a lovely name! Bichon Frise are sweet little dogs and can get out of hand quickly if you don't ... | |
| best clipper | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: we own a Norweigan Elkhound. Four years old. As you know we need a REAL good clipper. Can't take him ... A: Dennis, there is no way I would recommend your using a clipper of any kind on your elkhound. I do ... | |
| toy poodle grooming | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a toy poodle and would like to do the grooming myself. Could you give me an ... A: Best advice I can give you is to get a video. Jodi Murphy is quite well known and easily accessible. ... | |
| paw trimming | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: which dvd do you recommend how to shave paws like groomer does it-detailed version- and equipment i ... A: Well Shell, There are dozens of DVD's out there to choose from. Contact a poodle breed club. ... | |
| terrier mix trim | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: We recently adopted a terrier mix from the shelter and he is getting more uncomfortable as the ... A: I'm sure the terrier in him will give you many laughs. As far as his coat goes if you clipper it, ... | |
| maltipoo | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old maltipoo, so i was told it was one. I paid 500.00 for her. I don't think they ... A: You paid alot of money for what is essentially a mixed breed. Who knows what got in the hen house? ... | |
| yorkie grooming | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: How is the cut (called the potty trail) suppose to look for a yorkshire terrier to keep "doodle" ... A: there is no such named pattern. Just keep the hair short around the area. Better yet, feed your dog ... | |
| Tear Stains on Bichon | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: We have a 13-week old Bichon female, and she is getting the tear stains under her eyes. I have ... A: Unfortunately this is not uncommon. You were lucky with you first dog. It is a chemical reaction of ... | |
| Grooming Chihuahua (Long coat) | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I purchased two Chihuahua long coat from a reputable breeder. Their names are Queen (Black with ... A: Well George, you've taken the plunge into the nether-world of dog show politics. Dogs that get ... | |
| grooming | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I am due to collect a border terrier puppy in a few weeks and would like to know what to do to keep ... A: Congratulations on your new pup. Borders are delightful terriers! Their coats are very easy to ... | |
| over zealous groomer | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I took my 5 1/2 month old yorkie pom to get groomed for the first time today. I wanted his hair to ... A: Roseanna what makes you think this hair won't grow back? It ALWAYS grows back and I would be ... | |
| pom shedding | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a male pom that just turned 2 in march. Around his 2nd birthday he started shedding terribly ... A: Yes they have a lot of fluff but unless you are really sure what's going on you should probably go ... | |
| pom shedding | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a male pom that just turned 2 in march. Around his 2nd birthday he started shedding terribly ... A: Yes they do blow coats and this is the time of year- bit early but you don't give your geographic ... | |
| shelties haircut | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: we had our shelties hair cut today, not shaved, but short. Will the hair grow back or not. should ... A: Jane, Shelties should never have their hair cut - IN MY OPINION. All that needs to be done is ... | |
| giant schnauzer whiskers | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently rescued a giant schnauzer and his whiskers had all been cut off. Will they grown out ... A: Carol that's a big dog to have rescued! Good for you! Sure they will grow back- must have been a ... | |
| poodle grooming | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: We have two small poodles and the grooming bills were hurting us. I bought a Comair clippers from ... A: I feel bad for you wasting your money like this. So many of these products are crappy and you get ... | |
| Nail Issue | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My 5 year old lab mix does not allow us to use clippers on our nails. She runs to us and jumps on ... A: Well this happens- who can say why sometimes. This becomes a vet issue because everyones safety is ... | |
| Clippers - Not cutting with Combs? | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I decided to try grooming my dogs at home (I have watched her many times). I have 2 rescue Maltese ... A: Gotta tell you that brand is not what I would have recommended- it is just a wannabe. You won't see ... | |
| New Griff Puppy | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: My new Brussels Griffon will be coming home with me next week. I have only been able to find two ... A: Hard to say on this because there are so many different kinds of BG. Have you seen both parents? ... | |
| New Griff Puppy | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My new Brussels Griffon will be coming home with me next week. I have only been able to find two ... A: Boy do I envy you! You are about to find the love of your life in this pup! They are just about my ... | |
| Dog Clippers | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I know they sell clippers made especially for dogs. Is there really a difference between those and ... A: oops forgot the blade sizes are different- same thing only different. I don't know the human ... | |
| Dog Clippers | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I know they sell clippers made especially for dogs. Is there really a difference between those and ... A: Hey Jeff, as long as you are game- there is really no dif! My husband uses my spare pair to trim his ... | |
| grooming a scottie | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have just aquired a 12 week old scottie pup due to a change in family circumstances and I know ... A: start her right away- look into the Scottie Clubs for proper grooming. The sooner you get her ... | |
| dog nails | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: is it ok if i use cat nail clippers for my dog? the nail clippers are the scissor ones. I don't have ... A: If they are strong enough to cut clean through without damaging the nail I don't see why not- it may ... | |
| yorkie shaved | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I went out of town for about a month and i left my 7month old yorkie with family. When i returned ... A: Hey Trish, well good news, bad news, good news is it will grow back, it ALWAYS grows back and better ... | |
| Trimming facial hair | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a grooming question for my Maltipoo. I want to trim his tear stained hairs that are ... A: talk nice, give treats, and have a steady hand. Use blunt end scissors or thinning shears. If he ... | |
| Do I get attachments or different clipper | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Hope not to sound to dumb with my questions but I`m at my wits end trying to cut our Labs fur, ... A: Not sure if changing the equipment is going to help your situation- it's all about practice. If ... | |
| grooming a 4 yo adopted shih tzu | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I am very upset. I work in an emergency room and Rocky's mom was demented and I adopted him. He is ... A: These are high maintenance dogs so try to find a groomer you can work with, maybe someone mobile. ... | |
| Yorkie grooming | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I know there are many ways to have a Yorkshire Terrier groomed. My female is in the early stages of ... A: If you have a clipper then it is much easier than scissoring. You can purchase a snap on comb from ... | |
| Oster A5 turbo clipper b;ades | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Which blade would be best on legs of Fox Wirehair Terrier? A: Well it depends on what you are trying to acheive, the tight stove pipe or the fluffy Steif plush. ... | |
| Pomeranian Outer Coat | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a female Pom who turned one on Jan 1st. Her color category is Blue, but she looks brown to ... A: since you brought it up - yes this color Pom is a recessive gene and who knows the can of beans you ... | |
| Pomeranian Outer Coat | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a female Pom who turned one on Jan 1st. Her color category is Blue, but she looks brown to ... A: What an adorable puppy, and yes, she is still for all intents and purposes still a puppy. Dogs don't ... | |
| Nails on dog too sharp | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old male terrier mix puppy. He is neutered and current on all vet care. I groom him ... A: OK, so I told you about the rubber curry- that is the tool you will need to help shed out your mixed ... | |
| Nails on dog too sharp | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old male terrier mix puppy. He is neutered and current on all vet care. I groom him ... A: Go Rachel, I love to talk to confident, involved pet owners- I can tell you feel so good about your ... | |
| switching groomers | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I need some advice on whether I should switch my groomer. I have a 1 yr old mini goldendoodle. ... A: I think you can switch without any trauma if she is an outgoing, sociable dog. Just make sure you ... | |
| switching groomers | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I need some advice on whether I should switch my groomer. I have a 1 yr old mini goldendoodle. ... A: yours is a very legitimate question and well thought out. I have mixed feelings as to whether you ... | |
| Mats on my Newfoundland | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: What is the best way to groom my Newfoundland's matted coat? A: well there are no magic bullets for this- It's called elbow grease. If the matts are too far gone, ... | |
| Must I really bathe him every 2 wks? | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8mth old mix-breed of Poodle & Lhasa Apso, A Lhasa-poo as they are most commonly referred ... A: I admire your wanting to take care of your puppy yourself. I have clients who bathe their dogs every ... | |
| Dog grooming school | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have found a groomer who teaches on a one-on-one basis, with much of the book/curriculum work done ... A: gooooooooood question! First there is no such thing as licensing when it comes to groomers. A ... | |
| dog nails | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My German shepherd is two years well trained (by me) and he will let me cut his nails BUT my dad ... A: A bit overkill don't you think? Like hammering a nail with an anvil. There are plenty of good nail ... | |
| English Springer Spaniel | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I am new to the whole dog thing as I grew up with and still live with cats. I am bringing a 10 ... A: Noralee- you are the angel this dog has been waiting for- thank you for adopting him. Metal comb ... | |
| dog nails | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I have a quick question, I heard that you can view the dog kwik from under the nail...My dog ... A: Have it done professionally and have them show you. It is a bloody mess if you miss. And you can ... | |
| Wire Fox Terrier | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a Wire Fox Terrier. I did not see any pricing info. (even a ballpark ... A: The most natural way for the Wire Fox coat to be maintained is by hand stripping. The color, texture ... | |
| Yorkies haircut | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old male yorkie, when I bought him he was so cute black and tan smaller breed of ... A: All Yorkies are black and tan when born- few stay that way. Adult hair grows in gold or silver. It ... | |
| Oily Maltese Hair | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have three Maltese. The hair of just one of them gets a very "greasy" look to it within 5-6 days ... A: I commend you on being such a good dog mom by keeping up between professional visits! Welcome to a ... | |
| Clogging clippers, dog grooming | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: My clippers #30 blade with comb attachment has been getting clogged on ShihTzu hair right after the ... A: Mary, there is a saying that when it comes to hardware and things don't work, men blame the ... | |
| tipping | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: What is a customary percentage tip to a dog groomer? A: please look at Gwen's question and answer- 15-20% is considered fair for all service industries. If ... | |
| Muddy Paws | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My mom's two dogs (chow/shepherd and australian/german shepherd) both usually end up in the tub ... A: It is customary for a groomer to routinely trim the hair between the pads of the paw. We normally ... | |
| Brushing/Stains | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old poodle mix (possibly bichon/poodle?) who has very fine hair that mats easily. ... A: Have you spoken to your groomer about this? Maybe you need to try another one if they don't want to ... | |
| Brushing/Stains | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old poodle mix (possibly bichon/poodle?) who has very fine hair that mats easily. ... A: There is no question that if you are only having Zoey groomed that often then you can be sure the ... | |
| English Bull Terrier | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: i have a white english bull terrier who is 9months old, that has got urine stains on his back legs ... A: use a wire floor that keeps him out of his urine. Keep the crate clean. don't leave water in the ... | |
| Pomeranian Coat | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My Pomeranian, Ella, was soft and puffy when she was a puppy. At the end of summer, she went through ... A: Funny you should ask that question today because tomorrow I am going to see the only Pomeranian I ... | |
| Dog bathing | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I just heard that dogs SHOULDN'T be bathed at all, that they can take care of themselves just fine, ... A: awww come Brent! Your friend is in denial. Some dogs smell more than others but they ALL have a ... | |
| Nail Grooming | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a cute little Chi name Sky,He hates getting his nails cut.I tried doing it myself to save ... A: It really isn't all that difficult with most dogs but occasionally you get a lulu. Try using a ... | |
| Cost of Grooming | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: What is a reasonable rate to groom a standard poodle. We bring them in every 6-7 weeks. Base rate ... A: Ok, get a cup of coffee and relax- this is a long one- first let me tell ya, location, location, ... | |
| sharpening blades | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm a groomer and I've always had my blades professional sharpened. Have you ever sharpened your ... A: A dozen answers come to mind.... No I haven't sharpened my own, yes I think about doing it all the ... | |
| Grooming our difficult dog at home | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: We have a very sweet 30 lb. 9year old long hair dog who refuses to ride in a vehicle. He bites at ... A: After 9 years me thinks the damage was done long ago... and most likely because you waited toooooooo ... | |
| Feeding a Bischon | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I read your information about the wool/fur in cross mix dogs. We have recently bought an adorable 8 ... A: g'day mate! Technically this is not a grooming problem, although you are what you eat - so they say ... | |
| dog bath | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: We have a 7 week old mixed shitzu (75%) and chihuaha (25%). How soon can we bath him and with what ... A: Bathing and grooming are 2 different things. A bath at home can be done anytime- at a salon not ... | |
| declawing dogs | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My German Shepard mix, who is now 9, stays indoors most of the time these days. I also have a three ... A: Well this is actually a training problem. It would be really un-natural to declaw this dog at all ... | |
| tibetan terrier grooming | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering when i should get a tibetan terrier trimmed in the groomers for the first ... A: The deal with these coats are if they are cut back they lose the weight that pulls them down and ... | |
| tibetan terrier grooming | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering when i should get a tibetan terrier trimmed in the groomers for the first ... A: NOW NOW NOW!!!!!!! I am sure you heard by now that Tibetan terriers are not actually terriers. The ... | |
| dog grooming | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I need some advice or some techniques to grooming my Brendle Boxer can you help me? ANSWER: What ... A: Low maintenance means that. Where you live kind of dictates the bathing situation. City? Country? ... | |
| dog grooming | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I need some advice or some techniques to grooming my Brendle Boxer can you help me? A: What exactly are you looking for? This is a short haired dog that is considered low maintenance so ... | |
| Question about pups | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: You are going to need a coffee or tea for this e-mail. I have a few questions about German Shepherd ... A: This is not a grooming question. I can tell you this- there is no way to say for sure what the ... | |
| Tastful Feet | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a female black lab that is 3 years old an is fixed so she cant whelp. she licks her feet all ... A: there are several reasons for foot licking. Dogs have sweat gland in their feet and may be harboring ... | |
| Yorkie hair | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: Is the hair of a Yorkie soft or wiry? A: Depending on the dog, it can be soft, porous and cottony- especially if you clipper the hair in the ... | |
| 3.5 mth old terrified of grooming | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I received a 3 month Tibeten Terrier for xmas. He is great however, he HATES GROOMING. I have taken ... A: You have a problem. These dogs HAVE to be groomed and OFTEN. Find the kindest gentlest, FIRMEST ... | |
| Chihuahua Grooming Clippers | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a small Chihuahua (about 3 pounds). What is a well priced and effective set of clippers to ... A: While I really believe in learning how to maintain your own dog this story scares the heck out of ... | |
| bathers and groomers | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I own a shop and I do not groom it was never my intent to run the shop I have another full time ... A: I never owned a shop for just these reasons- I have done residential work for 20 years. Grooming is ... | |
| hair in ears | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: do i have to pull the hair out of my morkies ears? A: sure, if it has any. Don't make a big deal out of it but if there is so much that it clogs the ears ... | |
| What age is ok to groom a dog | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 7 to 8 week old puppy. I got her from a place that had a ton of animals and she smells ... A: first- you should not have been given a 7 week old puppy so I hope you are mistaken. I would check ... | |
| poodle hair and grooming | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: my 1 year old white poodle has soft, soft, soft, fluffy, curly fur which is prone to mats any and ... A: you may want to have them clip her shorter so that she does not have so much hair- easier for ... | |
| Welsh Terrier groom | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to groom a Welsh Terrier tomorrow, and I keep reading conflicting info on the head (she'll ... A: There is no conflict in regards to the correct pattern- if you look at a show dog you will see that ... | |
| Help please | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Hey my mom is a groomer and shes opening up another pet shop and they won't let us open it unless we ... A: You say pet shop but that can mean many things- a groomer who does all breed grooming is a service ... | |
| nails | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a large breed puppy. If her nails are too long can it bother her to stand or walk? A: In short- yes. Eventually if walked on hard surfaces she should wear them down but it's best to ... | |
| itchy skin | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a black lab that constantly scratches and it is terribily annoying not to mention has to be ... A: If bathing is not the issue than you should consider diet. Inexpensive foods are loaded with fillers ... | |
| Tick transmission from grooming | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I own mobile grooming vans. We have a customer who claims that her dog was severely infested with ... A: This sounds preposterous. You did not say where she lives nor did you see the premises. You did say ... | |
| cutting cockapoos hair | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to start cutting my cockapoos hair instead of having to bring her to the groomer... do ... A: get a book or a video. Plenty available online and in catalogues. Depends on how short you want the ... | |
| how to groom my dog | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how to groom my big fat,stinky,old,knotty haired, dog! First i ... A: Not sure who you are asking this question of because Liz is not my name. I very strongly recommend ... | |
| severe matting | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: We found an abandoned chow chow. She is very sweet but very severely matted. Giant mats, larger ... A: You are correct- you need to do it in order to evaluate the true condition of the dogs skin ... | |
| dog grooming | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I OWN A SHETLAND SHEEPDOG (SHELTIE), IS IT ADVISABLE TO SHORTEN THE LENGHT OF THE DOGS' HAIR OVER ... A: It ruins the coat if you shave it by stunting the growth of the hard guard hair. If you dog is ... | |
| matted hair | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Small clumps of dried fecal matter are firmly attatched to the areas light hair. Besides water, Is ... A: A sponge soaked in warm water- slide the teeth of a metal comb under the matt to lift away from the ... | |
| Dog Grooming | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I've heard that it's best to remove hair and clean a dogs ear before bathing them, is there any ... A: Pretty much the reason but if you are using a flush or cream or internal cleaner that will cause ... | |
| Trimming my lab's nails | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Bogie is a 10-year-old lab mix,currently taking Metacam for arthritis & PNB for seizures. I've been ... A: I have switched over to using a Dremal for dogs who have developed the habit you are describing. ... | |
| standard poodle grooming | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: we live in Sitka, Alaska where it's wet and cool. I've been grooming our 3 yr old black standard ... A: You are so right about keeping him one length all over for your life style. Laube, Andis, and Oster ... | |
| Australian Shepherd Fur Type | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: You might not be the right person to ask this, but since you know about dog grooming, you might have ... A: I can only tell you what I know about dog hair generally and that is each dog is individual in it's ... | |
| grooming for welsh terrier | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I will be adding a Welsh Terrier to our family and would like to know if you can recommend a groomer ... A: I don't know if you are planning to hand strip this pup or just have it clippered. I don't recommend ... | |
| Cavoodle Puppy Hair Cut | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I took my 15 week old Cavoodle (cavalier x poodle) to the groomers for a pre christmas wash and ... A: funny- my mum is from Oz-so that explains everything.. Where are you? Go to my website ... | |
| Cavoodle Puppy Hair Cut | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I took my 15 week old Cavoodle (cavalier x poodle) to the groomers for a pre christmas wash and ... A: OK-the good news is it will grow back- 8 weeks it will start to look a bit fluffy. #4 is not as ... | |
| Pug | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I just aquired a Pug. He is a great dog but stinks. His texture on his fur in oily and smelly. He ... A: you don't say how old this dog is, nor do I know what his diet is. These are often reasons for the ... | |
| dog bites when groomed | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old Bischon used to let my son and I groom him with ease. Now he starts shaking when he ... A: First off, your son should not be holding him. If you can't control him he thinks he is in charge. ... | |
| Winter Bath for large dog | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a Newfoundland(175 lbs). He is difficult to handle. Is there a 'dry' method of bathing him? ... A: Best bet is to consult the vet- some vets have groomers attached to their practice. Be prepared to ... | |
| dog bites when groomed | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old Bischon used to let my son and I groom him with ease. Now he starts shaking when he ... A: Do you tell him he's a good boy and everything will be all right when he acts like that? Don't ... | |
| dog fur | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: My dog has longfur .Its weird fur it looks easy but when you go to use any type of brush the fur ... A: If you can't get a brush through your dogs coat it is matted and needs to be shaved down. Take it to ... | |
| beagle with oil skin | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Nellie, my beagle of about 10 years old has very oily skin. She is eating her vet. recommended ... A: Palmolive Dish detergent is the recommended soap of choice for greasy oily dogs. It is used on a lot ... | |
| eye drops | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: my new lhasapoo has some tearing in his eyes which leave the dreaded stain. Are there any safe and ... A: Here's the deal- it's a chemical/Ph reaction that is from the atmosphere when the bodily fluids hit ... | |
| Grooming my Great Pyrenee | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I have purchased several brushes and combs, but each time I attempt to groom my Pyr I feel ... A: I totally understand your quandary because you have one big girl there. Frankly there are no silver ... | |
| skin irritation | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My dog wiz is 10 years old, he has really bad flaky skin. Its gotten really bad after using fleas ... A: Why are you using something that is obviously toxic to your poor old fella? It is a reaction, ... | |
| dog grooming | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I had my 12 year old poodle/shitzu groomed yesterday. When I got her home I discovered that both of ... A: Sounds perfectly awful frankly and I certainly would have made a stink- at the very least about the ... | |
| dog grooming | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I had my 12 year old poodle/shitzu groomed yesterday. When I got her home I discovered that both of ... A: oh dear... what can I say- it happens. There's 2 sides to every story. I can give you both. When was ... | |
| my dachsunds skin | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: hi my 6 year old doxie has dry skin the vet diagnosed her with fleas however i was wodnierng if ... A: I am so glad she has you! Did you treat the flea infestation? You may want to ask the vet for a ... | |
| Poodle Show Grroming | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I have been grooming my pack of poodles since 1986 but they are pets. I am getting two show dogs a ... A: Well if you are looking to do show cuts you better learn how to dry a curly coat. The single most ... | |
| Poodle Show Grroming | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have been grooming my pack of poodles since 1986 but they are pets. I am getting two show dogs a ... A: Since you are already on the road to professional sounds like to me, have a look at this website ... | |
| Labradoodle grooming | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My 16 week old Aus.Labradoodle had some matting in his coat. my vet recommended that we have the ... A: Well if you think it's bad now just wait... this Designer breed is the bane of many groomers ... | |
| dog's "whiskers" | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a terrier mix with the whiskers (beard?) when she eats or chews on a bone she gets yuck in ... A: My favorite thing to clean a stinky muzzle is a waterless shampoo such as Self Rinse, by Proline ... | |
| Grooming my Schnauzer/Bichon/Maltese cross puppy | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old 50% Schnauzer and 50% Bichon/Maltese cross puppy. Winter is just started and ... A: The classic "puppy cut" for your cutie patootie! That is a one length hair cut all over. Your ... | |
| Poodle ear hair | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: How do I care for the hair in her ears w/o causing too much discomfort? Thank you, A: Use ear POWDER to get a good grip on the hair inside the ear canal and pull out small amounts at a ... | |
| dog odor | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: no matter what i use my new dog still stinks she was a stray that showed up at work so i have no ... A: You did not say if you have had this dog examined by a proper Vet yet/ If not do so right away- ... | |
| ticks | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently adopted a black terrier from a shelter, I found about 3 ticks on her. I already applied ... A: You should go over the dog with a flea comb and see if there are more there. The Advantix does not ... | |
| special need grooming | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I have an older cocker spaniel. She has had a chronic skin problem, and is very sensitive to touch. ... A: First off let me say I am sorry that you are experiencing this problem but yes when things get too ... | |
| Hairless Chinese Crested Grooming | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3 year old hairless CC male. We have been shaving his face since he was a puppy with ... A: It's not the speed but the sharpness of the blade. A 15 blade should suffice. The higher the number, ... | |
| grooming puppy's face | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: my 3 month standard poodle is ok with the clippers on his body but jumps around so I can't trim his ... A: This is not unusual but it takes time practice and patience. Let the puppy get used to the noise and ... | |
| Hairless Chinese Crested Grooming | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3 year old hairless CC male. We have been shaving his face since he was a puppy with ... A: This is a sensitive area on any dog so it is more than important you get a good quality clipper and ... | |
| grooming my yorkie | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 month yorkie, is it true that she should not have a hair cut until she is a year old. ... A: If you are going to show your dog on the AKC Circuit this is considered the proper way to start off ... | |
| Beagle Fur | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I've a beagle of one year and three months old, and he's having this huge fur problem, that's making ... A: If you think this shedding is related to the original problem, then this is not a grooming problem ... | |
| Puppy Ear Cleaning | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10 weeks old Shih Tzu. When I bought her home 2 weeks ago, she had a slight ear infection. ... A: They are squiggly little things, right? Unfortunately you have to get that stuff in there so you ... | |
| Lice | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if dogs can carry body lice. If so, how big are body lice? are they too small to see ... A: Dogs apparently have a different species of lice and can transmit to other dogs but different than ... | |
| grooming my pekingnese | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a very tempermental 4 yo pekingnese named Dinki, I so wish I could take my clippers to trim ... A: You should take her to a professional to avoid more problems and then once you have the matts under ... | |
ElizaBeth CRONK
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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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