DIY: Puppy cut

[cleosmom]

Originally Posted by titaniummd

I don't have Eagle pack in the our PETCO. He is being fed Solid Gold Hund n Flocken. Unfortunately, that will last at least 6 months since I bought the 16 lb bag.

You won't find Eagle Pack at any chain stores, need to hit up their website and go to the mom/pop stores

[mytimenow]

I just tried trimming my dog (llhasa/Shih tzu mix) for the very first time. I have a nice Wahl clipper set, and using the longest guide, I didn't do too badly. I actually did it in "20 minute sessions" - sitting on the couch in his favorite spot and didn't need a table or noose setup, but my dog is very laid back. It was easy to tell when he was getting fed up with the procedure and needed a break. I think the important thing is that I did a very thorough grooming prior to using the clippers -- there were no mats or knots for the clippers to get stuck in and freak us both out. I used grooming scissors (the type with the blunted ends) to trim around his eyes, muzzle, foot pads and sensitive anatomy -- he was very good with that pretty much lying still, and as long as I patted him every few minutes, he was fine. I didn't trim very much off, maybe 1/2 inch and he looks fine. I certainly don't want to do it all the time but if it saves me 1 trip out of 4 to the groomers, that is fine. Gentleness and patience will get the job done

[animalantics]

I've followed a range of articles to help me perfect my dog's annual puppy-cut:

[url=http://www.bettaliving.org/Articles/April_2010/Dog_grooming.html]Dog grooming[/url]

[url=http://www.dog-spoiling-made-easy.com/DogGroomingProducts.html]Dog Grooming Tools that make Do-It-Yourself dog grooming a snap![/url]

Just be careful when handling scissors and poor rover's delicate ears!!

[dragonsong]

Whew!!! Am I happy to be wrong on this one, I thought you were talking of doing the ears or tail by your self , I was fixin to go nuke on you , but decided to READ FIRST and then react
Sorry I doubted you