Gonna do it myself!

[Love my Leo]

My Leo went to the groomer for the first and last time. He kinda looks like a poodle now. Sooooo, I'm gonna do it myself! Well, not yet cause his hair is short.

My list...
Grooming table - small, lazy susan type.
clippers - Andis AG-2 two speed (what's best?)
Scissors - Miracle Coat (are these okay and do they stay sharp?)including thinning, straight, curved and small with blunt tip for eyes, ears etc.
Bottle of wine - to prevent shaky hands.

Am I missing anything?

Cathy

[Morkie4]

My Leo went to the groomer for the first and last time. He kinda looks like a poodle now. Sooooo, I'm gonna do it myself! Well, not yet cause his hair is short.

My list...
Grooming table - small, lazy susan type.
clippers - Andis AG-2 two speed (what's best?)
Scissors - Miracle Coat (are these okay and do they stay sharp?)including thinning, straight, curved and small with blunt tip for eyes, ears etc.
Bottle of wine - to prevent shaky hands.

Am I missing anything?

Cathy

Awwww, I could have told you to stay away from them "pro" groomers! But as everybody else says: "It will grow back."

Sounds like you have everything you need........assuming you have brushes and combs. I do not use thinning scissors nor clippers; I do all cutting, which as most know is next to nothing (ROFLMSBO), with scissors. Also a spray bottle mixture of conditioner and water to keep the coat wet when brushing in between baths.

Thanks for the suggestion of the bottle of wine, I will have to add that to my little collection of grooming items!!! Any particular type of wine??

[mia's mom]

Awwww, I could have told you to stay away from them "pro" groomers! But as everybody else says: "It will grow back."

Sounds like you have everything you need........assuming you have brushes and combs. I do not use thinning scissors nor clippers; I do all cutting, which as most know is next to nothing (ROFLMSBO), with scissors.

Thanks for the suggestion of the bottle of wine, I will have to add that to my little collection of grooming items!!! Any particular type of wine??

Carol is that skinny or slim butt off?

[Morkie4]

Carol is that skinny or slim butt off?

skinny............thanks for asking! And it's bum not butt!! :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Love my Leo]

Thanks for the suggestion of the bottle of wine, I will have to add that to my little collection of grooming items!!! Any particular type of wine??

Um, I think a white zin should do the job.:cheers:

[Love my Leo]

skinny............thanks for asking! And it's bum not butt!! :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

:scratchhd:

[mia's mom]

:scratchhd:

ROFLMSBO

[Morkie4]

ROFLMSBO

ROFLMSBO

Rolling On Floor Laughing My Skinny Bum Off

[Love my Leo]

ROFLMSBO
Okay, my kids are gone...need help... interpretation please?

[Love my Leo]

ROFLMSBO

Rolling On Floor Laughing My Skinny Bum Off

Got it:cheer:

[maltesemum]

ROFLMSBO

Rolling On Floor Laughing My Skinny Bum Off

:confused: but you guys dont call it a bum, do you??? or am i rubbing off on ya C LOL

[Love my Leo]

So...what if someone might have a "fat" bum? ROFLMFBO? Is this acceptable?:confused:

[maltesemum]

Very, a few of us can attest to that:D

[I Found Nemo]

My bum is beautiful!!
:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[bek74]

So...what if someone might have a "fat" bum? ROFLMFBO? Is this acceptable?:confused:

The "F" could be mistaken for something else.

[bek74]

My Leo went to the groomer for the first and last time. He kinda looks like a poodle now. Sooooo, I'm gonna do it myself! Well, not yet cause his hair is short.

My list...
Grooming table - small, lazy susan type.
clippers - Andis AG-2 two speed (what's best?)
Scissors - Miracle Coat (are these okay and do they stay sharp?)including thinning, straight, curved and small with blunt tip for eyes, ears etc.
Bottle of wine - to prevent shaky hands.

Am I missing anything?

Cathy

I groom both of my babies myself and I love it, and hey, if you make a boo boo, it will grow back and it is a learning curve.
Good luck and enjoy.

[Love my Leo]

My bum is beautiful!!
:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

ROFLMBBO for you Andrea!

I do believe I'm getting the hang of this:wink5: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Morkie4]

ROFLMBBO for you Andrea!

I do believe I'm getting the hang of this:wink5: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

I do belive you are.................good going!!!!:) :) :)

[Love my Leo]

I groom both of my babies myself and I love it, and hey, if you make a boo boo, it will grow back and it is a learning curve.
Good luck and enjoy.

I just got the small ball tip miracle coat scissors. They seem very sharp so I think I will order the other type of scissors. Look out Leo! Here I come!

I'm depending on you guys for help when the time comes! I'm determined to do this but like I said, it may be awhile.

Cathy

[Love my Leo]

Just ordered double edged thinning shears. I think I may need them. Not sure tho. For blending?

[bek74]

Just ordered double edged thinning shears. I think I may need them. Not sure tho. For blending?

Oh good grief your scaring me :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: , I have been grooming mine for about a year now and NEVER needed thinning shears.

[I Found Nemo]

Oh good grief your scaring me :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: , I have been grooming mine for about a year now and NEVER needed thinning shears.

Me either:lol2: :lol2: I bring Nemo every 3 months to the groomer for a nice cut though..
Andrea

[Love my Leo]

Oh good grief your scaring me :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: , I have been grooming mine for about a year now and NEVER needed thinning shears.

Okay, so I don't need them. I'll keep you posted on my next purchase...:D

[lilybellesmom]

I think all you ladies that do your own trimming and grooming are very brave! Especially cutting the bum area. I send LB to the groomer for a trim every 4 weeks. I think I tend to get too scissor happy.

[I Found Nemo]

I think all you ladies that do your own trimming and grooming are very brave! Especially cutting the bum area. I send LB to the groomer for a trim every 4 weeks. I think I tend to get too scissor happy.

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: I know Laurie I would to be cutting trying to fix the cutting I did before so it would end up looking like a disaster:lol2:

[lilybellesmom]

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: I know Laurie I would to be cutting trying to fix the cutting I did before so it would end up looking like a disaster:lol2:

Andrea, I once trimmed her and she did not look even! After that, NO MORE!:lol2:

I ended up taking her to the groomer's to have it fixed!:D

[Morkie4]

Andrea, I once trimmed her and she did not look even! After that, NO MORE!:lol2:

I ended up taking her to the groomer's to have it fixed!:D

I have a lot of practice. I do my daughter's hair, two son's hair and hubby's hair................I know the groomer's would go crazy with cutting on Kallie or Toby so I'm doing it all myself. Yep lots of work but the end result is "exactly" what I want!:D

[lilybellesmom]

I have a lot of practice. I do my daughter's hair, two son's hair and hubby's hair................I know the groomer's would go crazy with cutting on Kallie or Toby so I'm doing it all myself. Yep lots of work but the end result is "exactly" what I want!:D


So, how do you do the bum if you groom her at home? Scissors? Razor? That's the area I'm most concerned about. Since I'm growing out her hair, that area I'm hesitant about. The paws are no problem. When I tried to trim her bum, she kept edging away from me. What do others do?

[bek74]

So, how do you do the bum if you groom her at home? Scissors? Razor? That's the area I'm most concerned about. Since I'm growing out her hair, that area I'm hesitant about. The paws are no problem. When I tried to trim her bum, she kept edging away from me. What do others do?

I use my husbands beard trimmmer ( not that he has a beard, really got no Idea why I bought it in the first place, lol). I hold their tail up and firm and if they try to walk or sit I either lift the tail higher so they can't or I pull them back by their tail. It doesn't hurt them, but it is VERY important that they know this is business and you ain't mucking around. Mine will stand perfectly still for their butt shave.
Just be firm. The butt trim is soooooooooooooooooo easy, practice, just keep on practicing. Don't give up cause the first few didn't work out, you will get the hang of it and save alot of money.

[Love my Leo]

Wow, I come back to some great input. I too have noticed that holding the tail up when trimming the butt seems to tell them that this is business, DO NOT MOVE! I use scissors. Using husband's beard trimmer? OOH I'd be too scared if I got caught using it:eek: !

[I Found Nemo]

I can't use a trimmer Im scared shi*less:blush: :blush: I am so afraid of hurting Nemo. I just take him every 3 months and get his puppycut

Andrea:D

[Morkie4]

I can't use a trimmer Im scared shi*less:blush: :blush: I am so afraid of hurting Nemo. I just take him every 3 months and get his puppycut

Andrea:D

I won't use a trimmer either..........but scissors work fine for me!:D

[bek74]

Wow, I come back to some great input. I too have noticed that holding the tail up when trimming the butt seems to tell them that this is business, DO NOT MOVE! I use scissors. Using husband's beard trimmer? OOH I'd be too scared if I got caught using it:eek: !

Hubby doesn't use it and he doesn't mind passing it down to the kids. He says " It's better than getting out dangle berries":lol2: :lol2:

Andrea, Carol, no need to be scared, the trimmer is really really easy. I have NEVER cut either of mine.

[I Found Nemo]

I do like the scissor cut though, I think when it's cut perfect it looks great
Andrea

[Morkie4]

Hubby doesn't use it and he doesn't mind passing it down to the kids. He says " It's better than getting out dangle berries":lol2: :lol2:

Andrea, Carol, no need to be scared, the trimmer is really really easy. I have NEVER cut either of mine.

What kind of trimmer do you use?? And what blade number?:confused: You may just have me talked into trying one.

[maltesemum]

What kind of trimmer do you use?? And what blade number?:confused: You may just have me talked into trying one.


:tongue6::fainted::fainted: did i just read that right????

[Morkie4]

:tongue6::fainted::fainted: did i just read that right????

YES but you have the wrong impression.............I would ONLY use the trimmer for around the butt and the paws and Toby's ear hair around the top third need to be kept trimmed so the weight of the hair doesn't cause his ears to droop.

They will always be long haired..................always.:D

[maltesemum]

YES but you have the wrong impression.............I would ONLY use the trimmer for around the butt and the paws and Toby's ear hair around the top third need to be kept trimmed so the weight of the hair doesn't cause his ears to droop.

They will always be long haired..................always.:D


Phew!!!!!! i really did read that one wrong:p Thank goodness:hearter:

[Morkie4]

Phew!!!!!! i really did read that one wrong:p Thank goodness:hearter:

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[I Found Nemo]

You people are nuts, you girls take a innocent thread and turn into mush:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Love my Leo]

I notice a trend for getting way off topic too!:lol2: Lets stay on task, people!:D

Okay, just ordered these from Ebay. Lifetime guarantee. Now for the grooming table and clippers. Can't wait to do blow by blow "newbie does grooming" pics to give beginners more confidence.

Set includes:

*
4" Ball Tip Shears - Curved tips are ideal for finish trimming, and for around the eyes, noses and paws.
*
6 1/2" Grooming Shears - For light to medium trimming of small to medium breeds.
*
6 1/2" Thinning Shears - For thinning dense coats and tails. Use reduces matting and tangles.
*
7 1/4" Curved Blunt Tip Shears - Excellent curved design, blunt tips for roughing and rounding areas.
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7 1/2" Grooming Shears - Medium length blades is perfect for medium to heavy trimming.
*
8" Philipino Shears - Long blades make these great for larger breeds

The MIRACLE COAT Grooming Shears offer quality performance at the right price to meet the needs of both professional groomers and do-it-yourself pet owners. Created by skilled craftsman using high quality stainless steel and then ice tempered for a long-lasting, surgically sharp edge.

Cathy

[bek74]

What kind of trimmer do you use?? And what blade number?:confused: You may just have me talked into trying one.

It is a braun electric shaver with a beard trimmer attached. I will post a pic of it later so you can see.
Honestly Carol, it is quicker, easier and less fuss.

[Morkie4]

It is a braun electric shaver with a beard trimmer attached. I will post a pic of it later so you can see.
Honestly Carol, it is quicker, easier and less fuss.

I will be eagerly looking for the pic and any information as to style, model or anything you can add to help me pinpoint the exact trimmer you have. THANKS!!!

[I Found Nemo]

I will be eagerly looking for the pic and any information as to style, model or anything you can add to help me pinpoint the exact trimmer you have. THANKS!!!

So what are u using as of now:confused:

[Morkie4]

So what are u using as of now:confused:

I just use scissors to cut around everything but it takes patience and time so thought it would be quicker and easier if I could get the hang of the trimmers............takes me long enough just to brush them out each day.