How to Groom?

[Muddy4paws]

Its really not as easy as it looks, If your after doing styles I would really suggest seeing a groomer in person and discussing if you can watch them a few times. I would say one thing. if you do try yourself ALWAYS stretch the skin on the dogs neck, the easiest way is to lift the muzzle up so their nose is facing the ceiling and make sure there is no lose skin because if its there you will cut them and it will bleed alot! I cant think of what its called but I know someone that gave up grooming after 4 years because they didnt stretch the skin far enough and they slit the dogs throat and it caught some kind of vein ( I cant think of what its called? ) and unfortunatly the dog lost too much blood Also you need to be aware that unless the dog is used to clippers they will squirm to get away from them and it can be very difficult! I know it sound simple but research how to hold a clipper and how to look after the blades and changing them properly. I use that type of clipper at work and its quite big but it gets the job done very well

[Sevaede]

Yeah, I know a dog squirms. What do I expect them to do? Heh.

It is just the kind with the combs. So, I am just going to toss it and buy another set.

Spanky is a long haired Chihuahua and I know that some can get awfully fuzzy so I just want to be able to keep her hair nice. We're trying to get into a position to do agility. She's gotta stay nice lookin' to impress the little Chis!