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I did a course about a year ago and have done some clipping during this time but just a few times a month so I think I still have a lot to learn. We were not taught to #10 under the arms so that is one good tip as the armpits are always so matted and take ages to comb out. When you refer to using a blocking blade do you mean a plastic comb attachment? So you would you recommend rather than scissoring the head that the clipper be used with a comb attachement? Can I ask what tools you use to dematt and brush the coat out with to begin with as I have found it can take a long time just to get the coat totally matt free?

Can I ask how many years have you been grooming for and how have your skills progressed from the first 6 months. Did it use to take a lot longer in the beginning? Also how long does it take you to dry the dog, do you have a professional dryer?

Thanks for your replies on the clipping time guys, it is very interesting. Any further inputs would be appreciated. Does it take anyone longer than one/half hours? Also lets say the dog has pretty bad matts all over and is a real figit bum, hiding everypart of it's body from you that you're trying to work on - would this take twice as long and so would you charge twice as much accordingly? Also any feedback on why little dogs detest having their front legs clipped?

Wow that is quick. Do you straight away wash the dog or do you do a first clip then wash and dry then final clip? Does that include doing paw pads, #10 essentials, scissoring and everthing?

Hi, I'm interested to know on average how long it takes a groomer to clip the average maltese/shitzu with some matts but coat in not too bad a condition. My next question then is what is the average rate per hour to charge for doing a clip? Interested to hear from groomers.

From your description it sounds like Kennel Cough.

The shark cartilage should not be given to any breed of puppy that is still growing and breeds can mature at different ages so there is no specific age. A puppy is going through growth and the shark cartilage closes off capilaries and vessels which you don't want to happen in a growing pup. There is no reason to give it to a young dog but certainly it is immensley beneficial in mature and aging dogs.

Shark Cartilage should not be given to puppies.

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Vet's All Natural do a Herbal Wound Spray.

Bickle & Chiko it depends on their activity level, metabolism, etc but:- based on feeding 2% of bodyweight 10-12kg = 1patty per day, 20-25kg 2 patties per day (they are pretty big). However if you are feeding 50% bones & 50% patties feed half of the above amount.

The only info I can add is that Dr Billinghurst BARF patties actually have ground bone in them. However, that doesn't help with the tooth cleaning I know. What about Greenies or pig ears would they also be swalled whole or do you think your dog would chew on them?

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Go for a natural dry shampoo like http://www.naturalpaws.com.au/grooming-coa...product-35.html