Dogsfevr

I wish it applied to just DD but it doesnt. I personally dont believe people are so stupid to not realise a growing coat needs maintenance,i agree some people arent explained fully about some dogs needs but in most cases people are aware & try to give every excuse for there lack of dedication to grooming or getting it done when needed. I have been a groomer for many years now & our clients are shown & explained techniques & tools 7 you still get the same group that bring there dogs back matted time after time

Double K are the most powerful of those suggested but it depends on how many dogs you plan to groom & the types

Double K wouldnt be without them

what was pup vaccinated with??

Whippy results Will BOB RUIG Rush DCC Donna won baby in grp. I left straight after inter in show

big dogs here & a doggy door & no security issues

I think both the breds are known for toilet training issues.I agree go back to basics & also have a serious thought on what has changed in the last 3 months, Is there a certain time of the day she does it more,early/midday/late/any time.

Has she always done it or more so since her injury?? Most of our larger dogs walk about ,no big deal its whats comfy for them

Grooming is about respect in all aspects,if the dog respects & above all understands what you want grooming is very easy. Dogs will wiggle BUT there is a fine line bewteen allowing a pup be a pup to enjoy the grooming process & bad habits setting in. Depending on the obedience level of your pup use your lead as part of the tools. Go to a neutral area to brush until your skill level has improved.If you wish you can use a matt as its "space" for grooming,the matt is where it must stay. Give the dog the command "stand/stay/wait" what ever your word is & then proceed to brush,no fuss,calmly & quietly.If pup plays up & use your voice tone to firmly re establish your commands/if brushing on the ground tand up straight ,dont continue to bend to its level whilst its playing because this is "fun".just stand up ignore say your word & calmly brush again. Grooming should also mean checking ears/feet(for grass seeds)

grooming isnt about bribing but teaching for the long term. All ours are taught to stand on the table & groomed from day 1.I have showdogs that even at 8 weeks may require an hr grooming & they accept it very easily . Be very fair but firm in your commands,dont confuse or over talk. Stand means stand,lay means lay Be confidient & consistent & pup will go ahead in leaps & bounds very quickly Pups will mouth but a simple no & keep going. Make sure the tools aren,t hurting,many people use slickers or brushes that are very harsh & will create reactions. We never attempt grooming when sleeping or tired because it doesnt teach what you want ,if the dog is sleepy & just wants to lay down & you accept it can be an issue if standing is really what you want. 99% of mine stand but my latest has been taught to lay & stand . Its always funny as a full time groomer the things people claim there dog cant do .It comes down to the method & the way its down & sometimes seeking help on technique & tools is the trick . Grooming a a table is also the most important thing no matter what size the dog is tables can be made from giant to toy & are cheap to buy

How'd you figure that out? Pay the kids to do them

The dog will let you do it plain & simple.Place dog on table or similar area(make sure non slip,place lead if you need extra control or that better grasp) & simply proceed,dont piss fart about just get in/out & finish.

What will be your plan if the dog barks non stop?? If people are allergic ?? The dog wants to toilet??? Hair will be covered over who ever has to hold(black suit collie hair ) What if the dog freaks out & the handler cant cope or the dog doesnt like the handler you pick?? Are you expecting children at the service??? I guess as already said it comes down to how prepared you are to deal with all the things that could go wrong & how much involvement you & your partner wish to take if the dog plays up. I think having a dog there can be a great thing but it can also be a nightmare & you are hoping to only get married once . Have you started training her to deal with the occasion?/ & how is she going.Remember her being overwhelmed could also ruin her for life if she gets frightened .She is only 5 months so a very crucial age

excellent,its cheaper to buy from the US anyway but was curious

has anyone purchased the walls from Great Rugs?? Was wondering if there the same brand as the ones catonam sell??

Contact your breeder

Have feed Tuckertime for nearly 20 years to our showdogs & kennel dogs with great success. My guys also get raw added. We only use the Garlic variety

We find Malasab on minis horrid. We dont use it or recommend it

becks we have a poor selection of ear stuff able to be imported

Besides the chicken necks i would change her dry & 4 legs, Hills is very high in wheat/corn. We breed/show minis & see this kind of infection in many mini,s & generally its diet related.most have gone away but generally its a case of controlling what is there. Your vet may not be the best for diet(reality is they should discussed this with you already as to why she has bad ears) Our favourite tool for yeasty ears is human 4% peroxide(first aid section of the shops) We tell our clients to wipe the ears with it & there feet,the problem with bad ears is they will scratch as it itches,they transfer the yeast to there feet & it goes back & forth & hard to budge then you have sore feet aswell.

We are forever explaining to clients that what they ask for is what they truly want or even meant. many ask for something that has a very different meaning & many groomers wont ask or make sure they will just do what has been asked.

If her ears are over grown the drops will be useless,they can pluck & clip now to allow the air to get down. What was her history prior too you getting her?? The smelling could be her ears as you say , Do you now what she was feed before you got her?? Is she black or S/P?? Do her ears sorta look like a cauliflower??

Do you get her ears plucked fully when groomed?? Is her ears groomed regularly or are they over grown?? Check her feet & are they sore & yeasty?? It can also be a diet thing.

Yep it may or may not come back,Colour can sometimes be a factor & how well the coat had been worked on prior to being clipped off. Not sure what you mean by (thinned out) to ne it means using thinning scissors ?? You need to seek a good advice & work on he coat yourself,weekly stripping the top coat in a cocker of that age is a must

Cropped dogs cannot be shown in main classes BUT can compete in veteran,stud or exhibition class(ie at Dobe specialities) Dew claws arent an issue,we remove ours