Dog Questions

What are the quietest, coolest and most powerful Dog Grooming Clippers?

I bought all my equipment for grooming when i was in school and now im looking for a more long term better quality clipper. Any people with experience in the grooming profession are encouraged to answer my question.

Hi I am looking to start a dog grooming course but not sure of the best ones in Scotland. I have looked at home courses but apparantley they are not the best way to go.
any info appreciated.
thanks
I have typed in grooming schools in my area.

people dont take on apprentice or voluntary workers, tried this also.

I am interested in becoming a dog groomer and I need advice.

Where can i get information on attending dog grooming conventions and seminars in my state of northern colorado? I am a newbie dog groomer and would like information on how and where to attend these including where and how to attend dog shows in my state as well. thanks for any help!

My friend and I want to take dog grooming classes so we can make some extra money around our neighborhood. she’s 13 and im turning 13 in june. Does anyone know of any dog grooming classes in escondido or near there for people at least the age of 12?

I am researching business opportunities. This is something that my area does not have and could potentially be a huge hot item.
Doesn’t matter where you are, how much would you pay for someone to bring a full service van to your house and groom your dog right there in that van in front of your house? We’re talking 45-60 minutes and your dog pops out clean, trimmed and ready to go.

I am trying to give my dog the works, but i want an idea of everything you can do in a grooming session. Such as trimming nail, and ect.
Thanks, so much, you guys helped me alot
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I am interested in finding a text book on dog grooming so I learn about the trade at home. I am looking for a used book. Does anyone know where I can find one?

I live in the san gabriel valley in CA (los angeles county). I just finished my formal training. MOst of my training are hands on. I am pretty comfortable with the dogs now, I am looking for a job but can’t seem to find a nice dog grooming salon in my area.
thanks guys!

I watched tv ad for PetZoom a new grooming brush for dogs. How does this compare to other similiar products?

I recently got a dog from a neighbor. She is a husky mix. She told me that she could not control her when she tried to groom her. She also had no leash manners. It did not take very long to teach her how to walk on a leash. Much to my surprise, I have no trouble with brushing her fur. She seems to really enjoy it. The vet showed me how to clip her nails and brush her teeth. He had no problem doing this, but I do. What could I be doing wrong?

Have had bad experiences with dog groomers and am ready to do some of the basics myself and wonder where one can find online grooming tips?

I am considering getting a bichon frise. I understand that they need to be professionally groomed once a month and that they need small touch-up trimmings between then around the eyes, nose, mouth, etc. I want to know how much it costs to get a small dog groomed at Petsmart, and do they do a good job there?

how much dose a dog grooming shop make a month?
im actually a groomer i have been doing it for few years and i think its a hard job but i love it.

dog grooming bath, stainless steel, where to buy and how much?

A friend of mine is planning to open a dog grooming shop, and wants to give it a name like “Groom, Bath, and Beyond”, a la “Bed, Bath, and Beyond”. Would she have a risk of being sued for trademark infringement?

With everything rather shoddily made in China now I can no longer find decent pair of scissors, among a host of other things. I remember when they were virtually handed from one generation to the next in perfect repair. I need good grooming shears. The Swiss ones while up to the old standard can run over 100 dollars. Has my dollar devalued to the extent that I can only afford things from slave labor world. Good Scissors,help.

What are some good products i need to groom my dog and others? Like the kind of scissors and bushes i would need. Do you have any good sites i can go to order them?

i can not afford to get my dog groomed , so i do it myself and am very experienced. i have brush, nail clippers, everything, my dog though is not good about getting he rnails clipped, when i go and clip them she growls and trys to bite me!! she is a very sweet dog and this only happens when i am clipping he nails, i even out a muzzle on her but she pulls away and growls and i dont want either of us to get hurt. are their any suggestions??? thanks!

i need to give my dog a bath (he goes to daycare 3 times a week so he smells!!) before i take him to go get his picture taken with santa at the mall. my brothers gf and i decided to get pictures taken of our 2 dogs together with santa and framing them as gifts to my parents hwo love the dogs…daisy wont be a challenge cuz shes 15lbs and we can hold her down and whatever by my dog teddy is 85lbs part greyhound and not likely to sit still….we were thinking of getting teddy in the tub and using the mobile shower head to clean him..would that work? i need help on how to groom my dog in the tub!! also will his nails damage the tub? thanks

p.s please dont say get it done professionally we have to do it ourselves we cant afford grooming!!
can we use human shampoo? or do we have to use doggy shampoo? is there a real difference between the 2 (not that id use dog shampoo on my hair..EVER lol) but is there a difference between what goes into dog shampoo verse human shampoo? we would use johnson and johnson no more tears for baby shampoo by the way

I am trying to find a website that sells a dog grooming pouch. The pouch attaches to the grooming arm on the table and holds a small dog in the air with its legs hanging for easy access to the legs and feet.

would it be difficult finding a dog grooming job in charlotte NC for someone who’s just starting out but has slight experience and went to dog grooming school?

My mother and I were watching a show that went through the process of dog grooming and they had a step on the show that was about “popping poop” or removing excess liquid poop from the dogs butt, b/c apparently this step in the grooming process in important to the dogs health so that they don’t get infections or illnesses. The real question is if this really happens when a dog goes to the groomers. I have a shih tzu, who is 7months old, and she has never been to the groomers yet and my mother just wanted to make sure that it was a safe process of the whole poop thing, even if it is or isn’t true. Please answer to the best of your knowledge.

I know this is such a weird question and I know I may have worded it wrong, but I hope we just get some answers!

Thanks!

Im fed up with my 9 to 5 office job. I would like to learn a new career of dog grooming probably from home. Has anyone done any courses for this, is it better to attend a course or work from courses offered on CD. The course costs are quite high I see does anyone know the amount I need to outlay for basic equipment etc. I would have to take into account shipping costs as I live outside of the EC and you cant even get a dog muzzle in this Country let alone grooming equipment. They only have the odd pedigree in my Country really but the English do adopt strays and Im sure there is the need for this service and I dont know anyone else doing it here so I wouldnt have to be a MASTER at the craft if you understanding my meaning.
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If anyone is reading this in Southern Cyprus please can they supply me with telephone or emails of Dog Beauty Parlours where I might be able to have hands on experience. Preferably close to Nicosia.

I have what is supposed to be a bichon/shitzu mix. He is 6 months old now and his coat is a very fine and pretty thin. when he is wet it becomes so transparent he looks bald. I have seen others of this mix and they have a thick beautiful coat, his looks pretty fluffly but nothing like it should. It mates very easily I must brush him daily. It seems to have stopped growing and I am afraid it is to fine to cut short. I am adraid he will look bald. Anyone have any suggestions. Does anyone else have this mix with such a shortage of hair?

I have been trying to find out about learning dog grooming for a while now, and I am getting nowhere. I can only find very expensive on line sites…..that don’t put the dog in front of you to really get hands on and learn. I have a 12 yr old daughter, who’s heart and soul is dogs, dogs, dogs. We have 4 dogs in our family, all living indoors with us! My 12 yr old will sit with the dogs and a pair of siccors trimming their facial hair, paw pads, etc. She has a mild dissability and I know she could really succeed in life as long as she is doing something with dogs.I would love to groom myself, and would love to be able to teach my daughter, so she may become somewhat self-sufficient herself as she grows into her adult years. I am a home childcare provider, and cant afford to lose the income I am making now, but there has to be a way I can make this work for my daughter’s future. We are going to be starting volunteering at our local S.P.C.A. If anyone has any suggestions….I am all ears!

what’s the different between petsmart, petco grooming and a small salon pets grooming?
I always take my dogs to petsmart but it’s about 10miles from my house, now down the street by my house there is a pet salon and I want to got so its close by but I’m not sure they’re good.
What do you think? where are you usually take your dog….
Please, all dogs lover out there, give me a good tips. Where is the best place to have my dogs (4 dogs) groom, and why?

So my terrior shnauzer mix is going in to get groomed for the first time and because it is a 3 hour visit, I’m going to be leaving her with the groomer. This makes me extremely nervous as she was an abused animal and gets very skiddish around new people. (I won’t even leave her alone with a vet!) I know I’m crazy, but she’s been through so much I don’t want to start over with her. What are some things to look for that would tell me the groomer will be okay with her and to tell me that I can trust her with my dog? I just don’t want her to be rough with her or get impatient. Please help!
Won’t the groomer get mad about checking in on her? I don’t want to make her mad and she take it out on my dog. I know I’m paranoid, but my dog means everything to me!
dogs still remember…since taking her from the man’s home she has seen him and freaks out when he comes close, especially to me. Oh and I should mention muzzles are not an option so you get a thumbs down! Muzzles are for animals who you think will bite! Shame on you!

Hi, I was very interested in starting a new career in pet grooming..I live in Canada, and courses are awefully expensive…is dog grooming a good career choice? i ve worked in offces throught out career and just getting tired of it. and want to get a career working with animals.
thanks

i have recently taken on the challenge of opening a business. i named it Paw Pals Pet Care, and i offer dog grooming services and house/pet sitting services. i was not too thrilled with the name i came up with to begin with, and now i am also looking into offering dog services (i.e. dog walking, delivery of pet necessities), so i’m interested in changing my business’ name. the best thing i’ve come up with so far is “the paw shop”, but i’m open for suggesting.

I am in California. What do I need to do to get started/qualified for earning $ in dog grooming?

I’d also love to hear your answers to these questions:

1) What is the EASIEST way to do it and still be Kosher?
2) How do you think MOST people do it?
3) What do you think is the BEST way to do it?

What is up with that? I don’t think there is such a thing. Most dog grooming shops train their employees on the job. I think she has an averision to college. She wasn’t a good student and was home schooled very poorly later on. Wouldn’t it be best to go to a community college to get started with the basics with some computer courses? At least an Adult school with occupational training? That dog gooming thing is not versatile. It doesn’t stretch. Her family is not much help. They’re misinformed and on the ignorant side. Please help.

I need feedback on some online dog grooming programs too.

Someone asked me today why I spend so much time grooming my dog. I want to keep him clean because I like being clean. It also helps with the shedding, but I was wondering if there are any other benefits/reasons to do it?

We have a black lab. He’s a big dog, but very easy to groom. He actually LOVES getting wet and all the attention. For a while, I did his grooming. For a while, I was commuting 2 hours and generally didn’t have the time. I was making good money, so the $75 didn’t matter. Now I’m closer to home and the $75 does matter. Calling around, I got prices of $65 to $90. Does this seem high? Maybe I should become a dog groomer, as this seems like easy money.

i am making a dog grooming place for some extra money and want some suggestions on what to call it?

I am an experienced dog groomer in a big city thats growing everyday. There are NO upscale grooming salons and I think with all the rich people here, it would do great! I have the knowledge to run it, just not the money. I would need about $100,000 to cover the rent, utilities and all the supplies needed. I would be willing to do just about anything to make this happen! I think this business could easily turn into a franchise!

To whom it may concern,
Please Help Me !! I feel very very worried. My dog is a 12 year Collie male, yesterday, I brought him to the Dog Grooming shop for a bath & hair cut.
When I picked him up at 6 pm, I found out that his right rear leg cannot stand straight !! He can only walk with his other 3 legs !!
The dog barber said that he accidentally cut his skin little bit, and he said he already stopped the bleeding. I asked him do I need to go to bring him to the vet. The dog barber said no need to do that, it is only a skin cut. At that time, I checked the wound, it seems about 2 cm, and stopped bleeding. That dog barber guy said that it is because he is old, and that’s why he cannot walk very good !! However, when I walked him to the Grooming shop in the morning, my dog walks normally and he is good !! I feel really sorry for him and cried a few times……

Today, I found out that he cannot still walk with that right rear leg !! I think today is even worse !! He hardly can stand up stable. He can still walk to the food and water, but with very big difficulty. He cannot stand straight with that right rear leg !! I feel really really upset, however, I do not have enough strength to hold him to the car. I think it us totally my fault that bring him to that bad dog barber. I think he is really in pain……
What happened to him?? I really don’t know what that dog barber guy did to him !! Please please help me !! My email address is: clshaaw@sbcglobal.net

I want my dog to smell like she does after being groomed without having to take her to a salon.
What are some shampoos that dog groomers use?

I was curious about dog grooming and would like to see the different styles and cuts for different dogs, thanks!

I am interested in dog grooming as a profession. I did a 1-summer dog grooming internship and enjoyed it. I did some grooming and a lot of watching.

Next, I talked to dog groomers and heard many complaints. Most say that they are way to busy and have arthritis or some other problem from working with their hands all day.

I would like to here opinions about this job from actual groomers or those that know a lot about the industry. Will I be dissappointed like so many others? Would dog training or boarding be a better career choice?

I have a 6 year old male Shih Tzu. Everytime he goes to the groomer he gets scared and he growls and snaps. I had a groomer before that could deal with him, but I have since moved out of state. I have tried every groomer in the area where I live now, they either wont groom him at all or they call me in mid groom and say “Come get him, I cant work with this dog.” Or they charge me about 100$ over the normal price because they said he acted bad and took up to much of their time. So I have been forced to face the fact I am going to have to do this myself. I bought a dog grooming kit with shears, brushes and clippers. But I am confused about something, do I shave the dog before the bath? Or do I give him a bath, dry him then shave him? Or should I bathe him then shave while his hair is still wet? And please dont tell me this breed does not need to be shaved, I know that, but he just isnt happy when his hair is long. Any info and tips will help alot, thanks!

how much did you spend on your dog for grooming each year for a long coat breed or short coat? Did you groom them youself or find a groomer to do it? Your are more prefer mobile grooming service or a grooming salon?

I want to learn dog grooming but there is no schools close to me where I can take a course. On-line courses are offered but I feel it is a hands on learning experience. Where do I start?

I am training as a dog groomer - are the ones dog grooming suppliers sell just the same as hairdressing scissors??
Bet your a D*CK in real life to.

I am looking to buy a new pet of grooming clippers and I am unsure of the differ types of clippers/speeds out there. I need a clipper that can handle grooming seven dogs in a row. any suggestions????

What is the best tool or machine to use. What angle degree for upper and lower blade and do I use same angle degree for both or should they be different?How much hand pressure do I use when sharpening. How many times on average can a pair of grooming shears be sharpened?

I have been using a large slicker brush, and have also tried a curry comb, although these get a lot of hair out there is still loads coming off the dog after grooming, can anyone tell me of a product that will get right into the fir, it is particuarly bad on the shoulder area. Thanks.
Where can I buy a Furminator in the u.k? and apologies for the lame spelling error.

Hi there,

I’d like to take my dog for grooming, but I don’t want to put it in my new car, because her fur will be all over. Any suggestion to resolve my headache?

I’m afraid that a on-line dog grooming course will be a waste of my time and money.