http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/-t1.htm Have a question, want to learn something new, post it here. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:36:30 GMT 10 http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/66/78/86/demon_12.jpg http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/-t1.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/grooming-seminar-in-halifax-t281.htm elizabeth
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I'm really excited to go to my first Nova Scotian seminar! They said if all goes well they'll do this more often.]]> Dog Grooming Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:36:30 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/grooming-seminar-in-halifax-t281.htm#1656 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/grooming-seminar-in-halifax-t281.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/soooooooo-are-we-all-ready-for-the-christmas-rush-t276.htm Admin ]]> Dog Grooming Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:10:08 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/soooooooo-are-we-all-ready-for-the-christmas-rush-t276.htm#1622 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/soooooooo-are-we-all-ready-for-the-christmas-rush-t276.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/odga-event-t269.htm Kubota Anyone planning on going?]]> Dog Grooming Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:05:08 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/odga-event-t269.htm#1590 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/odga-event-t269.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/groomer-for-handicapped-dog-t265.htm kobismom My poor dog needs a bath. Normally I bathe him in our shower stall with a hand held shower head. He is a big (90lb) long haired Aussie. We have been dealing with a terminal cancer that has left his front left limb extremely weak. He is no longer able to go up the stairs to the shower or stand for any length of time. Because he has to lie when eating he has all manner of food and yuck down his beautiful white chest. I have tried to keep it wiped off but he is now stained and a bit smelly. I know ... Dog Grooming Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:57:46 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/groomer-for-handicapped-dog-t265.htm#1575 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/groomer-for-handicapped-dog-t265.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/certification-t197.htm Stephanie I have a question for those of you who are certified in any breeds or who have achieved your CMG. Where did you do your workshops and testing? Ontario doesn't seem to be feasible, so I was wondering if you travelled. Dog Grooming Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:02:40 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/certification-t197.htm#1218 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/certification-t197.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/least-favorite-breeds-to-groom-t34.htm Admin What is your least favorite breed to groom. You know the ones that make you think, geez shoulda been an accountant! Dog Grooming Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:59:41 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/least-favorite-breeds-to-groom-t34.htm#131 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/least-favorite-breeds-to-groom-t34.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/spring-rush-is-going-to-be-the-death-of-me-t254.htm elizabeth I think my spring rush is turning into a spring/summer rush. Bleh! Had a huge long haired GSD that has only been groomed by me once, three months ago. Plus, I BRUSH BURNED THIS DOG on the really thick part of the shoulder. I have never brush burned a dog.. I just really wanted to get all that excess coat out. Was only using a pin brush and a dematting rake. Said to keep an eye on it and I'll pay vet bills if need be.. owners seem to love me and weren't too fazed. Then a newfie that had ... Dog Grooming Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:51:12 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/spring-rush-is-going-to-be-the-death-of-me-t254.htm#1507 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/spring-rush-is-going-to-be-the-death-of-me-t254.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/hope-you-can-help-injured-dog-t246.htm kobismom I am not a groomer but a desperate owner. Hopefully someone in the grooming business can help me. Long story short my dog, an Aussie (Large) has extensive nerve damage to his front left leg. As a result he has no feeling in his paw and drags it (bent under) when we walk. He has worn two of his nails down past the quick causing them to bleed. Thankfully it is not painful but I am concerned about infection etc. I have tried various boots, socks and the like, but they will not stay on. At the moment ... Dog Grooming Sun, 17 May 2009 18:13:46 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/hope-you-can-help-injured-dog-t246.htm#1484 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/hope-you-can-help-injured-dog-t246.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/favorite-breeds-to-groom-t33.htm Admin What's your favorite breed to groom? Dog Grooming Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:58:06 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/favorite-breeds-to-groom-t33.htm#130 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/favorite-breeds-to-groom-t33.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/anyone-need-a-bather-hard-worker-willing-to-learn-t221.htm totallytimmy Hi I'm not sure if this should be posted here..but..I really want to learn grooming and cannot afford to go to school. I have learnt alot from books and DVDs but I need hands on. I use to show dogs so all the basics (nails, ears..etc) are already known. I also ran my own small rescue and did all my own grooming. Alot of these guys were difficult but we made it through. Ilive in Sutton but am moving to Newmarket this fall. I would be willing to entertain any salons within the GTA. Any information ... Dog Grooming Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:19:24 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/anyone-need-a-bather-hard-worker-willing-to-learn-t221.htm#1384 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/anyone-need-a-bather-hard-worker-willing-to-learn-t221.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/grooming-shows-t16.htm Admin So has anyone been to the Canada Grooms Shows or the Ontario Dog Groomers show. What did you think of them? Is there anything anyone would like to see more or less of? Any thoughts?? Dog Grooming Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:32:34 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/grooming-shows-t16.htm#53 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/grooming-shows-t16.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/smokers-dogs-t217.htm boxerboy I've had a few in last week and noticed that they all had dull, dry coats with flaking skin. Perhaps there is no connection, but just wondered if you noticed this too? I only know that someone in the household smokes because I can smell it on the dog.]]> Dog Grooming Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:39:09 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/smokers-dogs-t217.htm#1365 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/smokers-dogs-t217.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/wet-shave-t89.htm bailey I did not even know that dog could be shaved wet. If you know anything about it can you please let me know a bit more. And questions for the groomers who do cats. What kind of blade do you think it works best for lion cut. I heard that some groomers use #40 ( do you think that is safer? ) but at school I learned to use only #10 or #7. Thanks, Vesna]]> Dog Grooming Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:21:59 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/wet-shave-t89.htm#519 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/wet-shave-t89.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/how-many-grooms-per-day-t70.htm elizabeth I was just wondering what everyone can do in the run of a day... 8 hours, check ins and outs, start to finish grooming I can do 4 dogs.. which can leave me with some time inbetween depending on if I get the dog done early. I've been grooming on my own for 6 months and was in school for four before that. I'm scheduling my dogs 2 hours a part, if I have a large double coat that I've never seen before I usually alot 3 hours just incase, toy poodles & yorkies I can usually do in an hour or ... Dog Grooming Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:18:15 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/how-many-grooms-per-day-t70.htm#402 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/how-many-grooms-per-day-t70.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/about-anal-glands-t176.htm Pixie Charm ]]> Dog Grooming Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:19:39 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/about-anal-glands-t176.htm#1093 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/about-anal-glands-t176.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/greasy-ears-and-coat-t26.htm Ohmydog I have some dogs that come in with chronic bad ears and greasy hair. I use oxyfresh to clean the ears and baby wipes. I've tried de-greasing shampoo on the hair, also corn starch and also tried dish soap. surprisingly dish soap works the best, and then washing with regular soap. What do you all use? Dog Grooming Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:39:18 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/greasy-ears-and-coat-t26.htm#103 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/greasy-ears-and-coat-t26.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/christmas-t13.htm Admin ]]> Dog Grooming Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:24:11 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/christmas-t13.htm#43 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/christmas-t13.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/colouring-dogs-t11.htm Admin Anyone have any information on dyeing your dog?? Dog Grooming Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:57:37 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/colouring-dogs-t11.htm#13 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/colouring-dogs-t11.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/terriers-t22.htm Admin ]]> Dog Grooming Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:45:37 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/terriers-t22.htm#77 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/terriers-t22.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/agressive-badly-matted-dogs-t111.htm elizabeth When do you say enough is enough? Lately I seem to have badly matted dog after dog... I'm usually in tears by the time I get about 3/4 of the way through b/c I feel so badly for the dog that is screaming bloody murder and I'm just so freaking frustrated. Of course these dogs are bad because they are never groomed. I just don't want to do them anymore! I'm seriously thinking about not taking new customers next spring.. or no new ones that haven't been groomed in 3 months. I don't know what ... Dog Grooming Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:47:58 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/agressive-badly-matted-dogs-t111.htm#684 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/agressive-badly-matted-dogs-t111.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/dog-show-in-moncton-nb-t159.htm elizabeth Is anyone going to this? November 8/9th. Believe it or not, I've never ever been to a dog show! This will be my frist and I'm so so so excited. Hoping to talk to some Cairn people and find a breeder(!!!) =) Dog Grooming Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:54:11 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/dog-show-in-moncton-nb-t159.htm#971 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/dog-show-in-moncton-nb-t159.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/do-you-give-flat-rate-to-any-of-your-customers-t134.htm bailey Hello groomers, I would just like to know if you give any flat rate to regular customers. Example if somebody comes every month - 6 weeks - every 2 months. I had some lady yesterday that come after 4 months and she wants to get flat rate and she keep telling me that " she would like to be on more regular basis", but what she consider regular basis is 2 1/2 months. I think that period is still too long and that it is still lots of work required by my side. I offered her flat rate ... Dog Grooming Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:21:02 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/do-you-give-flat-rate-to-any-of-your-customers-t134.htm#802 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/do-you-give-flat-rate-to-any-of-your-customers-t134.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/groomer-training-t41.htm Admin Where did you learn to groom? Did you attend a school, apprentice, self taught? Please share your experiences and what you would do differently or what do you think was the most valuable part of your experience? Dog Grooming Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:12:44 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/groomer-training-t41.htm#198 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/groomer-training-t41.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/cleaning-plucking-ears-t119.htm elizabeth So, I figured there wasn't any new topics for a while so I better make one... I could keep this place going on the millions of questions I have alone! =) How many of you flush ears when you clean them? I was taught in school to squirt some on a makeup pad and then just swipe the ear clean, repeat if necessary. The groomer I took over for always squirts some in the ear, squishes it around and then cleans it after the bath. I've tried both ways and the way she does it seems to work well ... Dog Grooming Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:28:13 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/cleaning-plucking-ears-t119.htm#720 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/cleaning-plucking-ears-t119.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/the-all-mighty-shampoo-discussion-t104.htm elizabeth Really interested in what everyone uses for shampoos & conditioners and such... what you like about them, what you've tried in the past and liked(don't forget to mention if you use a bathing system or not, which I do not), etc. Right now I use Dr Hypo by Kelco for everyday - it smells great and cleans pretty well, Critter Clean from Whal which I'm scared to use because I had a dog react to it, BioGroom Oatmeal which I like but am getting sick of the smell.. but it works very well. ... Dog Grooming Sat, 10 May 2008 12:42:46 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/the-all-mighty-shampoo-discussion-t104.htm#635 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/the-all-mighty-shampoo-discussion-t104.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/cocker-shave-down-t115.htm zimmer OK, I'm new to the grooming world, an have completed all the Theroy work for grooming school and have started doing my practice work now. I had to shave down two cocker spaniels the other day and I'm wipped out! I think I need to get my clipper blade sharpend as it was really having a hard time finishing the job. It took me 6 hours to get these girls looking normal(?). I found that I was scared to do their legs with the clipper, as I kept worring that I was going to nick them since it's ... Dog Grooming Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:40:04 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/cocker-shave-down-t115.htm#704 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/cocker-shave-down-t115.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/newfie-shave-down-t108.htm elizabeth hello once again! So I shaved down my very first newfie today she was 6 years old and never groomed professionaly, only by her mom. Mom wanted a bath and tidy but there was no way that was happening. Anyway I wanted to know what everyones routine is for shaving a big double coat. It took me 3.5 hours and I had an awful time... like really awful. I broke down a little in between.. partly because of pms but mostly because it was the 3rd dog of the day that was very badly matted and it started ... Dog Grooming Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:32 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/newfie-shave-down-t108.htm#671 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/newfie-shave-down-t108.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/anyone-going-to-intergroom-2008-t51.htm poodlegroominggirl
I would love to meet other canadian groomers at the show.]]> Dog Grooming Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:29:12 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/anyone-going-to-intergroom-2008-t51.htm#274 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/anyone-going-to-intergroom-2008-t51.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/puppy-grooms-t93.htm elizabeth
My puppies start after their last set of shots, and I usually ask them to come back in 4 to 6 weeks for a 2nd groom.]]> Dog Grooming Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:28:21 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/puppy-grooms-t93.htm#553 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/puppy-grooms-t93.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/groomers-associations-t18.htm atlantic44 I am wondering how one goes about setting up a Groomers Association? Living in the Maritimes, I thought it might be a good idea to set one up here. If there is anyone I can talk to about it, I would really appreciate some info. Dog Grooming Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:35:41 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/groomers-associations-t18.htm#59 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/groomers-associations-t18.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/standard-poodles-t80.htm atlantic44 I groomed a Standard Poodle yesterday and was so excited because I only have one other SP customer and they only come in once a year. The owners of this dog have four of them and usually do their own grooming. They decided to try one of the dogs with me so see how I groom. Today the wife called and told me what a great job I did and booked their second dog next week!! The neat thing is, they are also breeders and will pass my name on to the future adoptive parents. There are also a number ... Dog Grooming Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:34:40 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/standard-poodles-t80.htm#474 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/standard-poodles-t80.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/all-about-pet-show-t82.htm gouda Shona and I were at the show on friday helping Nancy Bryson out. We had a good time and I took some video check it out at You Tube. One is Dixie my dog getting ready for the show and the other is a general one about the show. Let me know what you think! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElAt9kap2U4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl8MdRNHIPU Denise Dog Grooming Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:08:29 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/all-about-pet-show-t82.htm#491 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/all-about-pet-show-t82.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/possble-location-for-ipg-workshop-t69.htm groomingwithfinesse All About Pets show has offered to give us space to use for ipg certification workshop. Val and Nancy will already be there giving speaches to the public about grooming ect. so it would kill to birds with one stone if we had it there. the benifit for us would be helping to promote what we do and what is involved in the certification process. being able to promote yourself/business, it is a centeral location, written testing would be available for all 3 days and the workshop would be available ... Dog Grooming Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:26:31 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/possble-location-for-ipg-workshop-t69.htm#400 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/possble-location-for-ipg-workshop-t69.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/easiest-way-t75.htm Sheltiesr4me
Dawn]]> Dog Grooming Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:20:35 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/easiest-way-t75.htm#444 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/easiest-way-t75.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/doodles-t7.htm Admin
They were so silly it was hard to get a picture of them standing still.]]> Dog Grooming Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:26:18 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/doodles-t7.htm#9 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/doodles-t7.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/bichons-t6.htm Admin
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My husband is manager of the Apprenticeship Deptartment here in NS. He says he doesn't know of any licensing for dog groomers, and it isn't an apprenticable trade (yet??).]]> Dog Grooming Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:39:10 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/licensed-dog-groomers-t19.htm#60 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/dog-grooming-f2/licensed-dog-groomers-t19.htm