Confession time....

[catnapper]

I know Callie needs monthly grooming. I refuse to spend $50 every month in having someone else groom her. so I, being the brave and loving doggy mommy I am, decided to but a decent set of clippers to groom Callie myself.

Do you see where this is going?

First off, I do NOT know how to operate grooming clippers. Not even the faintest idea. But I was determined to figure them out last night. I tried out several blade depths and went to town giving poor Callie's coat the worst butchering. I was a good 45 minutes into the masacre when hubby came downstairs and saw the sorry pup. She was bald in spots with loooong pieces in other spots.

So hubby wrestled the clippers from me and began working on repairing the damage. He had to use the shortest blade because I'd done such a bad job. After lots of hair flying all over the livingroom, Callie ended up looking pretty good.

My Golden Doodle now has a haircut that makes her look exactly like a Schnauzer. Yup, short shaved on the back and long hairs on the sides and legs.

As part of my confession:
1) I'd like to say I'm VERY sorry to Callie.
2) I'd like to thank hubby for doing an amazing job of fixing Callie (even if she does look like a Schnauzer)
3) Don't ask for photos any time soon because I don't want to have evidence of my stupidity all over the internet

Oh well.... perhaps this will humble me. I'm in the dog house and have been sentenced to life without clippers.

[molucass]

I was hoping there would be pictures attached.. lol

It's ok! At least you tried. Good job hubby for saving the day.

[caseysmom]

Been there done that! I did not buy really good clippers and it was hell I decided it was worth every penny, I do only take bubba every 2 or 3 months though.

[wolf_Q]

So you've realized its not as easy as it may look. We often get people bringing their dogs in for us to fix after they've attempted it at home. Just have the groomer shave her short, like a #7-#10, she won't have that cute fluffy look, but it will last a few months so you don't have to spend $50 per month. I only groom Sydney (my parent's schnauzer) every 2-3 months, I clip her short so it lasts longer (she does get baths in between of course). Or if you want to attempt this again, get a pair of clippers with interchangeable blades, not ones that have different size plastic comb attachments. I bet she still looks cute, I think we need some new Callie pics anyway.

[boomersooner]

Oh goodness....my dogs would be bald, probably if you turned me loose with a set of clippers...I can only imagine how difficult it is!!! But....Callie loves you anyway!!!

[Taz_Zoee]

I bought clippers for Zoee too. However I am lazy about the actual bathing part and end up taking her to Petsmart occasionally. But they never get it short enough like I prefer it. So when I get her home I trim her up some more. Mainly around the rear area. Yeah it looks bad for a while, but at least it doesn't get dirty (if you know what I mean).

Don't worry, it is hair and it does grow back. I'm sure Callie still loves you no matter what.

[krazyaboutkatz]

At least you tried. I also bought some clippers to try to clip Ziggy's bottom area but her fur is so thick and I was way too chicken so it didn't work out very well. I just had to end up using a scissors and cutting some of her fur.

Now since it's been so hot here,we've been having such hot weather every summer,and I don't have any A/C, I decided it was well worth it to have all 3 of my long haired cats to go to the groomers for lion haircuts. I'd be way to chicken to do this myself and the $65 per cat was well worth it because it'll last a long time and they're so much more comfortable. The price included a bath, nail trim, and ear cleaning too.

Maybe next time you can talk Jen into helping you out since she's an expert at this kind of thing. I'd also love to see some pictures. I bet that Callie looks adorable.

[jenluckenbach]

Does the saying "Don't quit your day job" mean anything to you? LOL

Don't be so hard on yourself, grooming a dog is HARD work (there is a real reason why it costs so much), but not to worry......it is only hair, it will grow back. Just be glad you did not cut the skin (something I have seen all too often when owners get adventurous)

But I really think as part of your penance you need to post pictures.