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I used to have a blue dobe who had thining hair all year round it is genitic in alot of the blues and the dobe club recommended alfa kari oil (Not sure if thats the right spelling) but you get it from the chemist worked great he never had a full great coat, but the improvement was there.

Oster, Wahl or Andis. Tell her to get a good set of dog clippers made for dogs.(not human ones) Challenge Dog Supplies sells all of these brands. But don't expect a professional finish, just because you have the right clippers. Alot of people think they can save money and buy a set of clippers and clip there pet, instead of going to the groomers. They end up finding out the hard way its not as easy as it looks. There is alot of work and knowleadge that goes into grooming all breeds, but poodles are one of the hardest to groom properly.

So Sorry :p RIP Jimmy

I have heard from my vet once a dog has had and recovered from parvo it is immuned to the virus. So why would you vacc the dog and when he is sick, and to send him home un well hmmm Poor baby hope he gets better.

Looks great to me but a few tips that might help i would hire anyone that could do a mally lol so much coat flying out when you blow-dry ahhh it like show Tips- Before and after photos. Make a photo album of all the grooms you do. That way they can see your work Add in the Breed you own and show. Also that you can handle large breeds. Look into grooming other breeds read read read what is required for every breed and there standards including pet clips and show clips. , note the difference. If you can practice your clippering even on friends dogs it a leg up into ruff clipping. Learn as much as you can about different coat types and how to groom them. If you are in the dog world you have a leg up because you understand how to handle dogs already.

Food colouring does not hold in coat, try pet esthe or dyex Thanks for all your post guy! Good to learn what people think I use only dyex or pet esthe they are approved for dogs and make the coat and skin lovely. I love colouring my dog and from her reaction i don't think she minds at all if i like to spunk her up a bit and she loves the attention it gets, all those extra hugs. I was out and about the other weekend at a dog expo as such and i was surprised to see the kids that didn't want to pat other dogs cause they were a bit afraid but came up to my little pink girl and asked for a pat. I also had very few bad comments only a couple, but they we more wanting to know if i used safe product so I was happy for that. I think that if you colour be aware to use pet approved products. Also be understanding that some people my think that it is cruel and just think when you get a bit upset by that as I have in the past at least they care about dogs. I think that if you disagree with people that colour there dogs and hey i understand it is not for everyone. Before you have a bad comment just think would you prefer to see that dog in the hands of some one that never gets the dog groomed I know what I would prefer

Jed you need to post that at every pets paradise store with there all natural innova crap. BTW love it very true and a good way of putting it really sunk into me. I will be taking to my teacher at tafe that teaches nutrition as she loves science diet and used to make us compare labels to see how good dog food was.

Plush puppy makes a nice one also liberty that make the dryers. Both work really well i like the smell of them both too and they make the coats really nice!

not the black part but the gold you can, but depends on the dogs coat too.i find dyex works best for dogs that aren't white. But Like our hair some coats take colour better than others.

hope you can tell which is the before and after they are the wrong way around.

i really thought more people would think it was cruel as i have had some nasty comments when walking my dog. If people are rude i just ignore them as i would never hurt my dog in any way shape or form. I only use dog approve pet esthe or dyex dog colour on them and have never had ill affects to them or there coat. Here is a before and after of my pound puppy i think she looks better and she loves the attention it gets her anything for a pat. But some of my friends do think i am weird lol i surpose i am . But i think she is beautiful and so does she.

very creative

terrorbull how did you get the paw prints i love them both dogs look great

Don't know how to change if your not a groomer just put N/A answer in

This is my first poll so hope it come's out ok. Please give your thoughts on colouring dogs . Also if you are a groomer do you have it in your salon. I have put in a picture

Plush puppy shampoo and conditiner is excellent but most products will do the job and yes like humans they need conditioner to close folicles. Your best bet for de-shedding is use hot water to bath let shampoo sit for 10 min then condition and blow dry while you brush. Also there is a good horse product called a magic block works wonders. But use before a bath as it has a bad smell to it. Also if you rug your dog in the winter it will not grow so much winter coat so easier to groom out when the warmer mths come. note magic block is not to be used on flowing coated breeds. but will be great for your lab. Hope this info helps.

i used to do the two strikes and your out if people had no show with no call twice in a row the they were band from the salon ie. black listed. If they called it was fine but when they did come i would charge them the higher quoted rate ie. i quote Between say $35- $45 i always quote a between that way i can charge the extra with no problems.

Doggy Nail Polish - blue, white, black, silver, red $2.50 do you still have these available i'll take them also do you have any scissors?

i ended up with a purple/blue poodle i though is was me lol

I have used the Leave In Luster, and the Coat Magic Coat Spray on my yorkies and poodles also the volhold very cood products t think the Leave In Luster is the best!!!

See how you go with cutting out the canned products. you might be one of those unlucky owners who has a dog with anal gland probs. i have three littles and i have had no problems (i don't feed canned food), every client i speak to that has problems is usually feeding them MY DOG or simalar.

The smell is like nothing you ever spelled beforeand hopefully never smell again. When I have to express dogs I do them in the bath with a LOT of nice shampoo and hope for the best, but nothing good can come from that end. I’d say you are safe for a while. What are you feeding your dog? A lot of canned products can cause the anal glands to fill up quite quick.

sound's exactly like anal glands to me. being a groomer i have been sprayed a few times. Get your vet to show you how to express them properly other wise you can do damage to your dogs anal sacks. i have attached a copy on how to express anal glands hope this helps.

Not yelling i don't get that angry!!! but i am laughing now! didn't know cap lock meant you are yelling. good to know for future ref. thanks

Very harmful can KILL your dogs.