Comments on: Saving Money as a Pet Owner: Grooming

By: Shawn

Shawn — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:26:39 +0000

@Joanne

Thanks for the tips. I will definitely contact my old groomer to see if they would be willing to give me some pointers.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:42:11 +0000

Hi I ama dog groomer. If You can tell me what breed your dog is I may be able to give you a few tips. I am groom a lot of elderly dogs usually reffered to us by the vets as I am also a Vet nurse. The most important things to remember with elderly dogs is to put Humanity before Vanity and make the grooming process as easy as possible on your dog. Many groomers find that if a dog for age or coat type takes 3 hours as is often the case it is just not economicly viable for them as they may need two people to groom (one to assist supporting the dog) I have found the best way to groom the old dears is to let them lie down and do one side first and then roll them over so they dont have to stand.

Pre clipping before th bath does make it easier to wash and dry but the coat needs to be in a reasonable condition and you need to have th right equipment….. snap on combs generally wont go through a dense double coat, as a suggestion why dont you ask a groomer nearby to give you an hour session with your dog for the cost of a groom perhaps and they could make sure you have the right gear and understanging of how to use the equipment.

regards

Joanne

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:32:03 +0000

@Emily —
I would feel bad taking a picture of him in that pitiful state. My in-laws are visiting, and they offered to pay for the vet’s groomer to “fix” him, but I refused.

I know the neighborhood dogs are laughing at him, but it builds character

By: Miss M

Miss M — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:54:06 +0000

Aww, you bring back childhood memories of grooming our cocker spaniel. Every summer my dad would bust out the clippers and we’d shave him down. But, that’s why I went with short haired dogs when I got my own! I have three boston terriers, they require pretty much no grooming. I’ve never even brushed them, their hair is so short. I’m sure your pooch looks fine, have you ever seen a shaved cat? Now that’s funny.

By: Matt @ SF

Matt @ SF — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:43:58 +0000

I just got a short hair dog, and this is exactly the reason why.

I had a long hair dog as a kid, and we suffered through this once a month. One thing that helped, was giving the dog a thorough brushing prior to bathing or clipping. It removes all the loose hair, as well as getting out any tangles and making it more easy to clip. After that, we didn’t really have any problems clipping the dog.

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:30:26 +0000

This made me laugh out loud. Thanks!
I would love to see a picture of the final result.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:40:50 +0000

There are drain covers that will keep the hair out and let the water through. Simple little rubbermaid type things that don’t cost much. Try your local hardware store. I’m not sure where you are, but I had a similar experience in trying to find someone to take our old girl. I posted the question on a local pet bulletin board and found out about a lady that comes out to your house. That’s nice when your dog is old and arthritic. She had a trailer that she groomed the dog in. It cost LESS than the place we had been taking our dog. Find a local pet owner’s site and start asking around. Sometimes a recommendation leads you to someone who doesn’t advertise.

By: Newletter template

Newletter template — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:10:24 +0000

Yes, At this economic position we want to analyze spending money for our pets.

Now a days the products for pets are also increasing. We should control it and should avoid spending more money.