Having started giving haircuts to my dogs also, I think you did a great job. Jack hates being brushed so the standard Airdale cut doesn't work very well for him. Plus he has allergies so it seems to work better for him if his hair is just cut short all over. The only thing is he doesn't like his legs touched so it gets tricky when you are doing it by yourself.

Taggert has such thick fur that as soon as it gets warm out he pants and pants so I started keeping his fur short this summer after having it done professionally first. I also had Dazzi done in the summer and I may keep them both moderately trimmed during the winter. Their trims make for a lot less hair in my house.

I have also done Oreo because her hair is long and stringy. I can't do her by myself and she has to be muzzled too. She hates it but for a lot of reasons it needs to be kept short.

You really did a great job, Aly!