http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/-t1.htm Have a question about specific grooming techniques? Clipping, Scissoring, Hand Stripping ask it here. Tue, 19 May 2009 13:55:57 GMT 10 http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/66/78/86/demon_12.jpg http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/-t1.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/grooming-help-t247.htm totallytimmy This weekend I groomed my sister's Cairn and my little mutt. The Cairn turned out nice and I was quite pleased but my little mutt is a different story. He is a poodle/griffon cross, about 9 lbs, stocky. He has thick hair on his back and neck but the rest on his coat if fine, somewhat sparse and wavy/curly. I used a 1/2"comb all over in reverse but the legs looked straggly. So I tried to scissor them ..they looked worse. I shaved his feet and ended up running a 1/4" comb over his legs..still ... Grooming Techniques Tue, 19 May 2009 13:55:57 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/grooming-help-t247.htm#1488 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/grooming-help-t247.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/how-long-to-groom-a-rough-collie-t204.htm ruffcuts I know there is no "right" answer to this question, as this is one of those breeds that you never know what to expect until they walk through the door.. However, I had new client (potentially) come to my place for me to meet her Collie. The dog was in great shape but when I gave her a quote, based on 2-2.5 hours groom, she was shocked and said the mobile groomer she has been using (every 4 week) can do the dog in an hour. Now I was shocked. Even with a well maintained coat, how could ... Grooming Techniques Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:26:59 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/how-long-to-groom-a-rough-collie-t204.htm#1260 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/how-long-to-groom-a-rough-collie-t204.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/dogs-with-warts-t72.htm atlantic44 I have a regular client who comes in with a 14 year-old female cocker spaniel every four weeks. That is great, except she must have 50 warts all over her body. She is also blind and can't hear. I'm having a really hard time trying to avoid the warts. I think I should suggest to the owner that she be groomed at a vets office, so that they can deal with any bleeding warts. What would you do. I like that fact that she comes in regularly, but I also get stressed because I'm afraid of hitting ... Grooming Techniques Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:55:38 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/dogs-with-warts-t72.htm#419 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/dogs-with-warts-t72.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/drying-ears-t185.htm atlantic44 I'm probably behind the times, but I have just discovered a good way to get the ears dry of those dogs that won't let the dryer near their heads. I move the stand dryer back a bit, get a dry towel and rub their ears and necks with it. The dogs seem to really like it and the ears get dry quickly. You may already be doing this, but I was so happy to discover this, I thought I'd pass it along to everyone. Grooming Techniques Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:15:13 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/drying-ears-t185.htm#1142 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/drying-ears-t185.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/trimming-long-claws-t151.htm Pixie Charm ]]> Grooming Techniques Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:56:13 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/trimming-long-claws-t151.htm#892 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/trimming-long-claws-t151.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/grooming-bichons-t149.htm ruffcuts I figure by the picture at the top of this page, this is the place to ask about grooming Bichons! I have a client with a Bichon who really wants his dog to have a Bichon cut (naturally), however, it has been a real challenge for me. It has taken me 3 years (no kidding) to get the owner onto a regular schedule, very 6 weeks, (used to be every 3 month!) but it seems like that still isn't enough. The problem is the dog gets so matted under his ears, on his cheeks and even on top of his head. ... Grooming Techniques Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:12:49 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/grooming-bichons-t149.htm#874 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/grooming-bichons-t149.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/hand-stripping-t43.htm Admin Anyone do this? Where did you learn? How much do you charge, per hour or a set fee. Grooming Techniques Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:23:25 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/hand-stripping-t43.htm#202 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/hand-stripping-t43.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/long-coated-dogs-t25.htm atlantic44 I had a new client in yesterday. She has a Shih Tzu, 11 months old. She wants to keep the dog in a long coat, parted down the back and dropping to just under the belly. She also wants the eyebrows to grow long enough to put up into the ponytail. I have never groomed a dog like this before. Her coat was so fine, it just had all these fly-aways going every which way. I used an anti-static product on her, but she still looked fuzzy all over. I took my scissors and skimmed off as much of the ... Grooming Techniques Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:22:27 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/long-coated-dogs-t25.htm#96 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/grooming-techniques-f8/long-coated-dogs-t25.htm