Mandy Coton getting groomed
Mandy on grooming table
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Nov 27, 2009 | 1 | dog grooming tableArchives for November, 2009
Leia gets groomed
Leia the CyberDog gets groomed on the table
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Nov 25, 2009 | 0 | dog grooming tableCan a dog grooming course equal ucas points?
Hi!
I know this question may seem stupid, but I thought Id ask anyway as you never know.
My friend has just got into Uni. She had enough Ucas points to apply for her chosen subject.
Some of her ucas points were from an animal management and horse grooming course.
I never knew you could get points from something like this. I know its not all totally about A-Levels now, and other kinds of courses can help on a points basis.
I did a dog grooming course a couple of years ago. It was pretty intensive and was part way to a city and guilds qualification in this area.
Would this count for anything?
Many Thanks
Yes all college courses add up to UCAS points in the end. The higher the grade the more UCAS points.
How to groom my dog at home?
I have a 1 year old male westie and have been bringing him to the groomer since he was little. I would like to learn grooming him myself. How do I get started?
What are some basic tools that I will need to buy?
What are the steps to grooming? Wash first? cut first?
How should I wash him? I did it before but always have a hard time with his head area and I don’t want to get water in his ear.
What are some tips, hints, recommendations for grooming your pet at home?
Where can I find more information about grooming westie and home grooming?
Thanks so much!
Well, I can understand thinking you would like to groom your dog yourself. Having worked in a shop for three years, I can tell you that doing a correct Westie cut isn’t easy. You should get yourself a good grooming book and DVD to start studying. These training devices should be able to tell you exactly which tools you will need to do the grooming.
We always bathe the dog first, then brush it dry with a blow dryer and brush. We do the nails and ears and then we start on the coast.
Nov 24, 2009 | 4 | groom dogCan you use dog clippers on human hair?
I just got a pair of oster powermax clippers because I’m in grooming school. I only clip about 1 dog a week… So my question is can the clippers be used on humans (with comb attachments and such) or will it dull the blades?
Yes as a groomer of 22 years, I do this all the time I use the 40 over a snap on comb on my brothers and my dad hair, Dog clippers are very powerful your not going to hurt them..
Now human clippers used on dog no there are not powerful enough and will burn the motor..
Dog clippers on the other hand a very powerful motor you are not going to hurt them.
Nov 24, 2009 | 5 | dog grooming clippersHow can I get my dog to stand still when I groom him?
My chihuahua won’t stand still when I’m trying to brush him and trim his fur. He’ll run away and keep turning around. I tried putting him on a friend’s grooming table once and he freaked out. One time I gave him a huge bone and he stayed still, but he needs to be groomed every day so I can’t do that all the time.
Install a metal hook on the wall at the height you want, and then you can hook the dog’s leash to it.
What do you think of dog grooming? (question for dog groomers especially)?
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’ve been a groomer for 39 years. No carpal tunnel or other health issues as a result, but I have been bitten on a number of occasions, but in that time only 3 occasions sent me to the hospital.
The biggest problem I see with new groomers starting out is that the grooming schools in my area do a really poor job of preparing students for actually working in the industry. At best they’ve done a few breeds and a few different haircuts. Unlike grooming school where you will have most of the day to do one dog, in a shop environment you will need to be able to turn out 5-7 dogs a day in order to make a living at it. Mosr shops pay commission, and if you can’t turn out several dogs a day you may earn less than minimum wage.
Grooming is hard work. Lifting, bending, cleaning up after "accidents", keeping your various body parts out of the mouth of a dog who does not like being handled, etc. all take a toll. Most groomers I know who have been at it longer than a few years do it because they love the job and the dogs they work with. A number of those who go into the profession thinking they will have a fun job playing with the puppies all day have a reality check as soon as they really start working and call it quits after a short time.
Many young people coming into this profession have a very poor work ethic and this is one business where that just won’t fly if you expect to have a job for long. When a shop has 30 dogs booked in and a groomer just no-shows because she found something better to do that day, most employers don’t realize until too late that they are shorthanded and the dogs for the day have already arrived. Finding and keeping good talented groomers was the most difficult part of running a grooming shop, and the primary reason I eventually sold my own shop after 12 years and opted to work for someone else.
Then there are the various shops you work at. Some are better than others in terms of pay and workload. I’ve worked for some that the owner takes all the easy and/or expensive dogs and enough for her to live off of and gives employees the rest, maybe only two or three a day. I’ve worked for others who seem to think their employees should be able to turn out a dozen dogs in a few hours, regardless fo the type of work needed. Employees in both cases end up quitting, either for lack of work or too much. Some owners keep their shops clean, some don’t. Some maintain equipment, some don’t. Some supply virtually anything in the way of expendable supplies, others provide close to nothing.
Truly, you have to love the business and be willing to spend time learning. I personally love it. My days are never quite the same, and I’ve met many wonderful people and their dogs, worked with many excellent groomers and generally have had a wonderful career.
Nov 24, 2009 | 4 | dog groomingSophie wants a bone
I made the mistake of telling Sophie that she’d get a bone after her grooming was finished. This is where she went IMMEDIATELY after getting off the grooming table.
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Nov 23, 2009 | 8 | dog grooming tableMillers Forge Self-Cleaning Soft Slicker Brush For Medium and Large Dogs
Product Description: This Millers Forge brush is manufactured to the highest quality specifications. Soft Stainless steel pins provide a comfortable grooming experience. The fine, soft pad removes dead hair effectively and is gentle on your pet\’s skin. Instructions: •
Nov 23, 2009 | 0 | dog groomingdog grooming course in london?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone knows of any dog grooming courses in london?. thing is I am really looking for a course where I could study just weekends or one day a week. I run a dog walking company and can’t afford to go back to being a full time student
Groomers Training Ltd (London), UB7 7ND
