Groomers

[becks]

With back probs you wouldn't be so happy to groom a big dog, especially when they come in matted and filthy and won't stand still!

Another thing I hate - TICKS, vile creatures.

[Steve]

The Master Dog Breeders Academy is a multi level service provider for dog breeders, their puppy buyers and other adult and junior responsible dog owners. Our emphasis is on the people [breeders and owners] and not the dogs. The only requirement for admission to the first level of membership with either the Breeders section or the Responsible Dog Owners section is that each person agrees to abide by the code of ethics. Relevant to whichever group they are joining.

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[Kavik]

Besides the owners that have been mentioned,

Dogs that scream when you go near them with a brush (people think you're killing them!)

Dogs which put their head down when your trying to brush their chest - like Rough Collies with all that mane! Holding their head up gets tiring! But the Collies are one of the most rewarding for me in the end.

I haven't done much clipping, so it is the big brush outs that I got to do the most and got the most satisfaction from.

[Akitagal]

Steve i managed to get in to the site today and it looks great. Thanx for the description as well as it is very imformative.

[Acacia]

My sisters malt X silky get groomed once a year, and the groomer said that they wished all dogs were like her She just collapeses when you go to groom her, you can roll her on her back and brush/clip, hold her upside down and trim around her bum, even if you accedently hurt her, she doesn't really move.

My sisters JRT X malt likes to be brushed, but his hair get tangled in a day, so around the bum hurts him a bit, but he puts up with it, because he loves to be brushed when there are no knots. He HATES it paws being touched though, he had a toenail ripped out by a vet because it was half ripped off, and ever since then, has had a problem with people touching his paws.

My dog, I wouldn't put anyone through washing him!!! I can do it, I hose him and he is good for me, but I doubt he would get in any sort of bath thing with a stranger.

Edited July 23, 2005 by klb_543

[cavNrott]

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Edited May 7, 2009 by cavNrott

[Ittybitty_]

I am about to start my new career as a groomer. You have all given a lovely insight into the profession Im sure its not ALL that bad??

I have been grooming & clipping show dogs for a few years & before that, I did volunteer work at a grooming salon. I havent yet had a bad experience Touch wood.