luckypup

Luckypup do you work from home or in a grooming salon? Mulgrave is not too far away for me. both hehe...my salon is at home...have a decked out garage with all the latest equipment.

hello, sorry if this has been posted before, i cant seem to find it anywhere... Just wondering if anyone knows any good chiros for dogs in Melbourne? im in the south eastern suburbs but im more than happy to travel if i need to for someone thats really good! My dog has back issues and id like to see if chiro will help at all! Also looking at bowen therapy being something to try! Willing to try anything at this point...next step for my boy is an MRI to see if he may need spinal surgery!! VERY SCARY!! Any help would be much appreciated!

lol ur cat does not look too impressed lol

i had a spoodle once that came in basically bullet proof...and what was the owners excuse?? "oh i thought they brush themselves"!! i couldnt believe my ears!! took all my restraint to pretty much not laugh in their face!! i felt like pinching them and saying "does YOUR hair brush itself??" SERIOUSLY!! some people just have absolutely NO CLUE what it means to have a dog! Another time i had a standard labradoodle who was almost 2 years old and had NEVER had a bath in its life, let alone a groom!! the lady said she was told they dont need clipping or bathing at all...BY THE BREEDER!! Some breeders just should NOT exist!! The amount of shit in this dogs coat was amazing!! and the lady tried to tell us it didnt really need a bath because it didnt smell! you could smell this dog from a mile away! i just stood there astounded that anyone could believe crap like that!! I think some people make excuses so they dont have to justify the condition the dog's in! the best excuse is "its the kids job to brush the dog"!! IF THE KIDS NOT DOING IT, WHATS STOPPING YOU?!?!!?!?! lazy people!! ok thats my vent hehe thanks lol

Im in Mulgrave.

where are you located? if you were in melbourne you are absolutely more than welcome to come to my place and i could groom him with your assistance...i have a few customers who like to stay and watch/help me groom their dogs.

absolutely LOVE the 2nd photo!!

i generally say if you can feel the ribs and spine slightly without having to push too hard (and obviously not seeing it protruding), then the dog is a good weight.

ouch poor dog!!

ive used the plush puppy volumising MOOSE and its fantastic! you gotta use it after the bath but before the dryer! works a treat tho!!

hi there, thought i would ask a question about Joint Guard and Sashas blend. My friend has a Nova Scotia that has severe joint issues. I suggested one of these 2 and she asked if they are low in protein, as his liver cant convert it. I have no idea, but thought i would ask dol'ers who may use it or know more about the products. Are they low in protein? which one would help most without his body needing to help much? thanks in advance

brushing her daily is a really great point, but is there somewhere you can do it thats high up? as in a table outside or washing machine (unless shes too big lol )...most dogs associate being up high with being groomed, and being on the floor/lap/bed as play time. They are much more likely to behave up high than where they can run and play around you. Theres no point making yourself stressed out, as if you are stressed, she will see that and then you will have an even harder time with her. It may even take 2 people at 1st until she gets used to it...have 1 person doing the brushing, and the other giving her a treat when shes good. I had a hard time at 1st with my dog (he had a bad experience being groomed, and then consequencely i couldnt get near him with the dryer). With persistence and rewarding, it only took me a month to have him going from attacking the bath door and dryer the second i picked it up, to having him jump in the bath, jump on the table, and stand there more than happy to be groomed. (i have a heeler x coolie that sheds alot too). However, i am a professional groomer so i have the tools and experience behind me. I gave my example to just show that with patience and time, you will get it right. it may even be an idea (if you're willing) to find a groomer you are comfortable with, and take her there occasionally just so she gets used to the environment so shes not so hyped up when she gets in there. Maybe have them give her treats when she walks in so its not a bad experience! Good luck, please dont give up on her!

yes please do! what are leg blades? are they just slightly longer normal blades? or actual comb attachments?

OMG shes sooo divineeeeee!!!! absolutely gorgeous!! but please, from a grooming perspective, please please handstrip her...cos shes got a beautiful coat!!!

From the picture it looks like they have beautiful coats! but its hard to tell..if their coats lay nice and flat, if it came into my salon i would absolutely not clip them, but suggest a strip out instead. However, having said that, you have clipped them before and their coats have grown back very nicely, so there MAY not be any harm in clipping them again...a #7f looks extremely nice on Springers, and seeing you shaved the ears already, a #7f would look really nice IMO how old are they? Keep in mind, while you have clipped them before and it grew back nice, it may not be the same as you continue to clip them. However, having said that, i have clipped off springers several times and they have still grown back beautifully.But i have found that in some areas the hair is thicker because of the undercoat. But thats just been my experience...

Franchisees are given training.. I'm just not sure how much. But for a wash and blow dry and nail trim (which is the bulk of their business), how much do they need? :D Theres actually more to just a bath, blow dry and nails than people may think...The bath is the most important part of any groom, and if not done correctly, can cause alot of problems for the dog. For example, there are a variety of shampoos out there for a reason. different coats require different types of shampoos to bring out different effects in the coat. If the skin is abnormal, there are different medicated shampoos to help the situation...and then of course they must be completely rinsed out entirely, as if any shampoo is even remotely left in, the dog will itch itself stupid! Drying can be done in several ways to get different effects on the coat, and is also an essential tell on what the skin condition is like! Also, if the dog isnt completely dried, skin issues can occur also. And (in my experience), some mobile groomers (not all) dont dry the dog completely, and especially dont do it in an effective way that will help the skin and coat. IMHO. And nails are a massive tell on the health of a dog...for example...if a dog has slightly longer nails on one foot, that may mean the dog is not putting proper pressure on that leg, which may mean there is something wrong. Also if nails are cracked, this could mean the dog is dehydrated, underweight or other issues. Do you think mobile groomers are taught all this? bath/dry/nails is not as easy as it seems...

Being some who did the original Box Hill TAFE grooming (full time) course, and being friends with people who did the part-time course couple years ago, i can say IMO that theres nothing that can really compare to actually just getting out there in the grooming industry and getting experience that way. yes, the course is fantastic for basic grooming/nutrition/scientific knowledge, but getting out there and actually grooming on a daily basis is the only way to learn, IMHO. Not sure exactly what the course is like this year but its probably the same basic topics. So the best advice i could personally give would be to get out there and groom as much as you can, and learn as much as you can from the employer...ask heaps of questions and learn different techniques for doing the same thing (eg theres several ways to hold a dog when clipping nails...that sort of thing) Nutrition wise you can learn alot from a salon who sells retail! Where abouts are you located? Could always go around to salons in your area and maybe volunteer (if you're interested in that) maybe bathing/drying? On the job is the best way to learn grooming. Good luck!

I have actually been trying to delete that post but dont actually know how. If you have any advice how i can delete them, please tell me, otherwise the only thing i can (and will) do is talk to Clipperworld about anything i have said, but other than that i dont know what to do. I feel my opinions, and thats all i thought they were, were just meant to give an experience i had quite a few years ago. this experience has not stopped me going to clipperworld for anything else! Seems other people also have had problems with them, but everytime i see others telling it they dont get blown out like this has.

good thinking poocow...anything u say will be blown out of proportion! poodle - nothing i said was meant to offend! i was just trying to give some honest feedback for the person who asked the question - it was not meant to be slander at all, which you have obviously taken it as, and gone to clipperworld about it, which personally i wouldnt have done but that was what you thought should happen so thats fine. Alot of people on here give all their experiences and thats what i thought i was doing. So i guess nothing i can say now will change the opinion you have gotten through all this and twisted it around. but thanks for letting me know anyways, ill clear it up with them when i see them next

what sort of dog have you got? A good brand of slicker is a Grip Soft slicker, or if you want something a little firmer maybe try a Laube one. Both can be bought from Clipperworld (they probably have the best prices with any retail and i think they sell things on ebay if you cant get there or order from their site online). Those are probably the best ones for the price, and will last the longest.

ok i think im being misinterpreted ALOT! Please dont get me wrong, i use Clipperworld for everything i have, just not sharpening. Their customer service is 2nd to none and they are always extremely helpful with any questions. Fantastic family and integral part of the grooming retail industry. in my opinion... Was just trying to add my option for the topic at hand. appologies if i offended anyone!!

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Where r u located? i would try to avoid Charlie the Clipperman...blades wont last a week! His son, Ian Parsons, is slightly better, definitely better for scissors than blades though. i hear Botany Bay are pretty good but i havent tried them yet.