TL;DR - is the below list a good list of products to purchase? Or would you pick something else? For a black standard poodle, kept in puppy cut.
Hello! I've been lurking for a while, but this is my first post. I am getting my first standard poodle in August, at 12-weeks old. I have experience clipping animals (horses, cats, my husband), so have confidence that with a bit practice I'll be able to home groom just fine. I also am a dog trainer, and know how to properly desensitize dogs to new equipment to make grooming a positive experience.
After research, including reading a lot of threads on r/standardpoodle and r/doggrooming, I've complied the following list of what I intend to buy for my home setup.
I want to get good equipment from the start, and I'm willing to pay for it; I don't want to waste money on something I will want to upgrade later. That being said, I don't want to spend twice as much for a product that's only 1% better than another brand, if that makes sense. I know buying good products now will pay for itself over time.
As a military family I never know where in the world we will live, so I need to be able to do things myself.
I would appreciate feedback on my list, especially if I forgot something or you have an alternative suggestion!
List for black standard poodle, generally kept in a puppy clip:
Anything you would upgrade/downgrade? Anything I forgot?
Thanks!
Hello! I've been lurking for a while, but this is my first post. I am getting my first standard poodle in August, at 12-weeks old. I have experience clipping animals (horses, cats, my husband), so have confidence that with a bit practice I'll be able to home groom just fine. I also am a dog trainer, and know how to properly desensitize dogs to new equipment to make grooming a positive experience.
After research, including reading a lot of threads on r/standardpoodle and r/doggrooming, I've complied the following list of what I intend to buy for my home setup.
I want to get good equipment from the start, and I'm willing to pay for it; I don't want to waste money on something I will want to upgrade later. That being said, I don't want to spend twice as much for a product that's only 1% better than another brand, if that makes sense. I know buying good products now will pay for itself over time.
As a military family I never know where in the world we will live, so I need to be able to do things myself.
I would appreciate feedback on my list, especially if I forgot something or you have an alternative suggestion!
List for black standard poodle, generally kept in a puppy clip:
- Flying pig HV 4.0 HP dryer ($172)
- Happy Hoodie ($16)
- Chris Christensen poodle buttercomb ($40)
- Chris Christensen Big G slicker brush ($64)
- Master Equipment adjustable height 42" table ($204)
- Master Equipment foldable grooming arm ($55)
- Andis Ultra Edge 2-speed clippers ($175) - for body
- Andis stainless steel comb set ($23)
- Domipet cordless clippers ($29) - for feet/sani
- Moontay 7-inch 4-piece scissor set ($40)
- Casfuy nail grinder ($30)
- 2-pack microfiber super absorbent towels ($17)
- Nature's Specialties Plum Silky shampoo ($21/16oz, 16:1 dilution)
- Nature's Specialties Sun Guard conditioner/finishing spray ($20/16oz, 64:1 dilution)
- Squeeze bottle and spray bottle for diluting ($10)
- Best Shot ear cleaner ($15/12oz)
Anything you would upgrade/downgrade? Anything I forgot?
Thanks!