Owning, Loving & Caring for Dogs – Tips on Raising, Pampering, Training & Grooming
This post continues our series of very interesting interviews with dog groomers working in the field. What better way to find out what it would be like to work as a pet groomer!
This interview is with Kim Dean from a Dog Grooming Academy in Western Australia. You can find details of this business and website at the end of this interview.
Investing in the best dog grooming clippers can make all the difference when it comes to trimming dog hair. I don’t know how many times I have heard pet owners bemoaning the fact that it is too difficult to clip certain dog breeds.
In addition, they wonder how the professional groomer’s clippers seem to glide through the same coats with such ease. Usually, upon further investigation, one finds that a cheaper supermarket clipper version is the culprit.
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If you are hoping to clip your own dogs at home or if you are a professional dog groomer, then you can’t expect a sub-standard tool to do the job. You owe it to yourself and to your dogs, to start with good quality dog hair trimmers (affiliate link).
There are a number of very well-known brands that have stood the test of time and the test of professional groomers. So we have listed a number of the more popular models below.
Allergic dogs are a major concern for many owners as well as groomers. The number of dogs that I see with allergies of some kind is mind boggling.
How many of you have tried to find a solution for dogs licking paws excessively?
How many dog groomers are asked every week for a possible solution or a potion that can be applied to the paws to stop the licking.
And more importantly how big a role does nutrition play in all of these skin conditions?
There is no disputing the fact that 2 speed dog clippers are extremely popular when it comes to clipping dog hair. They offer both versatility and control. The ability to switch between two different speeds allows groomers to adjust the clipper’s power based on the thickness and texture of the dog’s coat.
Lower speed settings are suitable for sensitive areas or fine hair, while higher speed settings are more effective for tackling thicker or matted fur. This is ideal when it comes to clipping the coats of different dog breeds.
So, let’s look at the Oster 2 speed clipper, a clipper that has won over many a groomer as well as dog owners wishing to do their own clipping.
The Oster A5 Turbo 2-Speed Professional Animal Clipper is truly a heavy-duty clipper that does a professional job. It is a corded clipper and of course offers the choice of 2 speeds, low or high.
When it comes to grooming different dog breeds, it pays to have some tricks up your sleeve that will help to encourage good behavior in your canine client. Of course, if you are grooming your own dog then you will already know the level of obedience you can expect in your pooch.
But, if your pet is a little “agro” when it comes to the sometimes-challenging experience of being clipped and groomed, then it is possible that you have already given up and decided to hand him over to a professional groomer for his spa treatment once a month.
As for groomers, faced with an endless number of different breeds, each breed with its own peculiarities, time is of essence. It often pays to have a few training tricks up your sleeve.