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    I cannot believe the condition she was in

    @gary987 It sounds like a puppy mill situating you could try and get a veterinarian to look at the photos and make a statement too. I've moved around a bit and it really does seem to just depend on the area. I hope you're able to help make a difference! Good job for being brave and speaking for...
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    *URGENT* Please tell me Im not crazy and this isn't normal!?

    @genicbunny Yeah I'm lucky to work with dogs under someone who actually cares about the well being of the dogs and its sad to say that. More places than not money came first. I'm a groomer so I see neglect and some traumatic things but if I didn't have a boss and team who are on the same page as...
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    Wanting to switch my sensitive boy

    @mihailolt Can you recommend one ?
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    I cannot believe the condition she was in

    @gary987 I think it's up to how strict laws around animal cruelty are enforced in your area. I would definitely report as well as the mom. Animal control is more likely to listen to us being a professional opposed to an anxious pet parent. Plus the more of a paper trail. I REALLY hope you took...
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    *URGENT* Please tell me Im not crazy and this isn't normal!?

    @genicbunny Did we work at same daycare? Lol I put my 2 weeks in but didn't show up for my last day (I watched the cameras and everything was okay without me) they said everyone always quits and no shows, I noticed we went through many workers in the few months I was there. I quickly saw why...
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    Help keeping poodle coats detangled and cutting down on brush time?

    @tomdrew If you're not using one then honestly any. I like Biogroom Gentle Creme Rinse for just a basic condition especially if your pet has allergies or sensitivities, hydrosurge dermasilk is also a great lighter weight one. For a deeper conditioning I love the Hydra extreme moisture...
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    Wanting to switch my sensitive boy

    @sevilodorf Elimination diet. Took about 2 years to narrow down the triggers
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    When did you go back to grooming after birth/c section

    @mommahemali I didn't have a c-section but I went back 6 weeks after birth and it was rough. I was still bleeding and only did 3 days a week, about 3-4 dogs a day and if I could, I'd go back and rest more. I still get cramps around my uterus and after many,many doctor visits everything comes...
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    Help keeping poodle coats detangled and cutting down on brush time?

    @tomdrew Are you using conditoner ?
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    Wanting to switch my sensitive boy

    I'll be discussing diet change with his vet, but his vet he had his whole life just retired and we haven't found a new one I absolutely love yet. 3 out of 4 of my dogs are on Purina Pro Plan large breed chicken and rice. My 4th dog is my problem child. He's prone to hotspots and I've narrowed it...
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    I’m sick of obese dogs

    @ulrichgood Especially when the dog is 2 weeks out of rescue and has 0 training or experience with grooming 🙃 what drives me crazy too is when people come in after being rejected from multiple places due to their dogs aggression/psychotic behavior and I let them know I cannot guarantee I'll be...
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    I’m sick of obese dogs

    @ulrichgood We have a couple who lost their 190 lb beast of a st Benard and adopted a 211 lb newfound mix. This thing is the biggest dog I've seen in my life and these people expect my coworker who's a 105lb girl to be able to lift him into the tub.. they looked at me like I lost my mind when I...
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    How to reinforce a continuous behavior? (e.g. ignore nearby dogs and walk with me)

    @lenno I use "yes" for my marker word yours would be the sound of the click, and I use "good" for I like whay you're doing but keep doing it. So when I say "yes" my dog knows that behavior is done and they're ready for a reward but "good" means keep going. For heeling past other distractions I...
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    Use your common sense people!!

    @maebee_so I have a medium hair cat that I rescued at 2 weeks who need daily baths as a kitten and gets bathed and dried on a schedule. He even let's me use my dremel on his nails and do his paw pads. I sometimes use my blenders on his butt fluff but I would never attempt to hand scissor his...
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    Switched from Acana to Purina Pro Plan -- Immediate improvements

    @ivorysnow I did the same. Was so surprised my girl actually had more energy on it. Only 1 out of 4 is still on Acana and I've tried so hard to get him on a grain inclusive that agrees with him. He came to me with bronchitis, kennel cough and was anemic, is prone to skin issues and can't have...
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    Use your common sense people!!

    @xekuter I have a pair of doodles that started coming to me bc the last groomer kept shaving them. We stated at a 3/4 and they asked for a little shorter on the smaller one everytime and now he's been being put in a 4 for the past year and the bigger one goes down in a 2 grd now 😅 I do consider...
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