dog grooming

hey everyone! So I’ve been looking into getting my shears sharpened for the first time and was really wondering without being embarrassed asking the senior groomers at my job (not the humblest bunch) if I had to find somewhere to do my blades and fully clean my clipper instead n out. I learned...

My dog is a smallish terrier mix (about 15 lbs). We get her groomed ever 6-8 weeks (mostly for her face and butt) and her nails grow like crazy between groomings. She hates getting her nails cut and I can usually only get one foot at a time. They are just always so long! Of course she's got...

Okay so I left corporate (ps) just over a month ago and I don’t know why but I just am not getting comfortable at my new salon. My new salon is great and all and my coworkers are very nice. There’s seriously nothing shady going on and I got lucky getting my new job. However I’m a pretty new...

Just this week I have seen one at the rescue I volunteer at, 2 6 month old puppies at the local Humane Society, and 2 being “rehomed” on Nextdoor. It makes me very sad for all the dogs and wondering what the next trendy breed will be

I have a coworker who thinks it’s very traumatic to muzzle dogs. I feel like the whole grooming process is pretty traumatic to most dogs. It seems less traumatic to muzzle, get the job done quicker, and eliminate the risk of a bite. What do you think? How quick are you to muzzle?

I don’t know if this is allowed - I hope I’m not offending people. I have a large springer spaniel. He has longish, silky, wavy hair. He loves mud and swimming and gets walked in woods and fields and so everyday he gets filthy with twigs/leaves/mud over his belly and legs, and also gets...

I actually hate myself for having to ask this, but any advice on getting out severe matts at home? I have a Pekingese poodle with like mildly wavy fur that’s currently extremely matted because my mom promised to keep brushing her out while I was away at college. Last time I was home I spent 3...

I was taught 5/8ths with 5/8ths reverse 4 with 5/8ths reverse. 5 with 4 reverse 7 with 5 reverse In school, but I always felt like it either took nothing off on some, or way too much off on others, just wondering what y’all recommended especially for the drop coat dogs who’s hair never...

I have a 10 month old border collie x poodle, and I'm trying my best to adapt to her new adult coat. She tends towards a more wavy/shaggy thick coat rather than the 'typical' poodle curls. I brush once (or twice) a day, and do a full line brush (with metal comb) once a week. I need to buy a...

Hi everyone. I'm hoping to open my own salon soon. I used to own my own but had a weight limit of 20kg (45lb) so while I know how the bath, de-shed and clip prices work for small dogs, I'm not sure how they work for larger dogs. I've also found that larger dogs shed more than smaller ones so...

Someone in another comment clued me into this. Their 'custom shears they brought to market' appear to be just repackaged products from china. I suspect the majority are razorline or mister scissors, and can be gotten on aliexpress or alibaba for much lower prices, often as individual units vs a...

Hello! I'm just a regular dog owner who has watched some dog grooming Youtube videos. We got an adorable mutt from the shelter last year (mostly hound/pit/chow/aussie). We originally thought she had short fur; she was living as a stray in the woods with puppies and then in a shelter, so it took...

I've been tossing around the idea of doing a meetup at Hershey. Anyone interested?

Thought I’d ask the professionals their advice on how I can know the groomers aren’t just being polite when I ask if my dog was well behaved during his appointment? I’ve gone to a few different grooming places over the last 1.5 years (about every 2-3 months) and I always ask about my King...

Hi all, just looking for some advice. I adopted two dogs back in May, one M one F. Both are about 55lbs, 4 year old, Husky/GSD. To put it lightly, we have been really struggling with at home grooming. My boy is extremely stubborn and will not sit still for nail trims. Not to mention I am...

Cross posting this from r/catgrooming because it’s TECHNICALLY about cats, but I feel like you guys could help here 😅 I’m looking for bite proof gloves, preferably fingerless ones because I need to be able to grip tightly. Got bitten by a cat I was assisting with the groom of and now I’m in the...

As stated, it’s my second week washing and drying dogs at a small grooming business. I think I’m getting better at making sure all the shampoo is out of the dogs fur before drying and getting every inch of fur I can dry, but my problem is that I take a lot of time. So I have a few questions...

Hey all, I've been reading up a bit on blades ans guards recently and I understand 10 to be 1.6mm, and 30 to be 0.5mm. I just ordered a wahl km10 with the standard set of 8 steel guards (upto 1" I believe) . It comes with a 10 blade as standard. Q: I've read that 30 is recommended with...

Edit: Just want to add that I am a Groom Tech / Bather atm. Osita is a Bichon mix of some sort. Her hair has not been trimmed since I started bathing her 5 months ago. She is actually pretty great for drying everything but the face, but even when it is dry I feel like it still looks greasy and...

Hi all! I tried searching to see if there’s a thread, and didn’t find anything. I’d love to hear your experience as a dog groomer, and how you feel choosing it as a career. Thank you in advance! Background: I am thinking of making a career change from a strategic marketer (graphic...