[MillieDog]

I've dithered a bit since doing my grooming course, not sure of which products I really needed and whether cheap tools would do as good a job as expensive ones.

Well, I went and bought some basic long nosed scissors and thinning scissors. Before I'd even managed to use them for one full groom, they both failed me, not closing properly and therefore not cutting the fur.

Conclusion, I now need to go and buy some decent scissors. I've seen the set of three Roseline scissors for £105. What a difference in price from the cheapies at under £10 each.

I guess you do get what you pay for. My friend whose a dog groomer told me she paid £400 for one paid of scissors !

 

[MillieDog]

Right I must get on and order them.
I was also thinking about getting an H Bar. I have a tall table in the kitchen that I stand Millie on to groom. She's quite good up there, never attempts to jump down, but just like to sit down right when I'm about to work on the rear end I've looked and an H Bar would fit onto it.

Gosh never thought I'd get this serious about caring for a dog.

 

[MillieDog]

There are so many things to buy grooming-wise. I haven't splashed out on a table or dryer yet but am going to order these: http://www.groomers-online.com/prod...line.com/product.php/103/5-25-inch-roseline-double-edge-thinning-scissors-82052

My husband can't believe the cost of grooming equipment. Haven't told him yet about the weave poles I want.....

Those scissors look good, I guess the double edge ones are better in some respects as they don't cut too much off at once.

I have to say a grooming table is one of the best things I invested in ... it really does make a things easier and not too expensive. My garage really has started to resemble a grooming parlour!!

Can't decide between an H Bar and clipping it onto the table in the kitchen or going the whole hog and getting a portable grooming table. At least with the portable table I have a choice of where I use it. I think I've just answered my own thoughts - it has to be a portable table.

Its my birthday next month, think I might put in a request. But don't want to jeopardise the one I've already made

 

[MillieDog]

Opinions please I have been looking at grooming tables and came across this one. What do you think?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grooming-St...justable-Portable-Folded/dp/B0048F5KPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335481315&sr=8-1

This is exactly the one I'm looking at too. Some I have seen don't actually come with the bar, its an extra cost. But I've seen the same table on ebay, they have 10 available and 2 different sizes. I think its £10 cheaper on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adjustabl...ng-Table-Arm-Noose-31-/120726755081?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&hash=item1c1be01709

 

[MillieDog]

We are collecting our little girl in two weeks time. Would welcome your suggestions on what basic things we need. All I've got so far is the crate vet beds easidri towels. I've read it's best to get the puppy used to being groomed early on.

Oh Tosh, brilliant, I was only thinking of you the other day and wondering if you'd plumped for a puppy or not. Now you must look out for a cockapoo meet so we can meet your lovely lady

Just buy a basic small slicker brush, comb and blunt ended scissors. Don't spend much as they will all very probably need changing once you get nearer to a year old. Do a few minutes simple brushing, combing and if necessary snipping if the fur gets too long around the eyes. She probably wont like grooming, but will learn to tolerate it. Oh and get the hair dyer out when she's wet/damp. Start at the rear end and keep moving the dryer around. Its really helpful if they can put up with a hair dryer.


I've just invested in my new Roseline scissors and a portable grooming table, ear powder and wax (trying the wax as we have hard floors throughout the downstairs). Can't wait for them to arrive. My plan is to keep Millie trimmed regularly so she doesn't end up with a massive haircut every so often. Lets see if I can keep on top of things.

 

[MillieDog]

Its the same company aswell! I have just been given an incentive to get on with my home grooming so I am ordering it now! Thanks for sharing the link! xx

Me too ! I ordered the grooming table today and some Roseline scissors, can't wait for them to arrive

Let me know how you get on with the new table when it arrives

 

[MillieDog]

Oh good to know. Did you get the medium sized one? thats the one I've ordered.
I so need my goodies to arrive, Millie is in need to a really good groom and trim, all this wet weather has played havoc with her fur

 

[MillieDog]

Everytime I think I have Daisy's under control I find another group of matts. The inside of her back legs is the worst place at the moment and she really hates me brushing there!

I think the inside of the back legs and the tummy/chest area need to groomed shorter than the rest. I've been advised that I can use the clippers on their own but to be very careful of the soft fold at the top of the legs. However, I think I will be happier putting a short comb on the clipper blade for fear of making a mistake and hurting.

Millie often lies on my bed with her tummy exposed. I keep a comb and small scissors near by so that if I find a matt in the under carriage I can quickly snip it out.

 

[MillieDog]

Well, I'm delighted

Used Millie's new grooming table today. The table spent last night and today in the folded down postion with her food and water on it

I spent over an hour grooming Millie with a combination of slicker brush, de-matter that looks like a rake, new scissors and comb . Poor Millie was quite tangled with matts and needed a jolly good groom. Can't say she thoroughly enjoyed it but she tolerated it.

At the weekend I'll get the clippers out and cut her fur back a bit, her fur is getting a tad long and its not helping with matting.

I'm delighted with my new grooming toys, can't believe I've gone down this route, but I am enjoying it.

 

[MillieDog]

Well done Julie! That sounds fab! Mine is still in the box but I am hoping to use it at the weekend! I will be getting some extra special treats for Daisy whilst using at as she is not great at being groomed at the best of times!

Its heavier and sturdier than I thought it would be. Really pleased with it.
I'm taking away with me this weekend, so I can give Millie as really, really good groom and clipper cut.

I'll try and get an action shot