Stepping back into the dog grooming industry really made me thankful that I have found a salon that was in need of a part time-groomer. On my drive the first day there while sipping on a cup of warm coffee with the crisp autumn air blowing through the now changing leaves, I said a prayer to calm my nerves and to be able to do the work I once was so proud of.
Waiting for the arrival of my first dog of the day, I was honestly a nervous wreck! As soon as the doorbell rang and a doodle puppy came in it was as if I had never stopped grooming. Tricks for helping her maintain a longer coat and introducing the pup to grooming flowed out of my mouth so smoothly I surprised myself. After that initial drop off I smiled as I started clipping the pups nails and remembered to have patience. It will all come back in no time. While my haircuts have room for improvement, I am very proud of the work I have completed the past two days and look forward to getting my grooming groove back!
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TIPS FROM A GROOMER
- The longer you prefer your dogs hair, the more frequent you need to comb, brush and trim your dog.
- Long coated dogs need to get used to brushing sooner rather than later so the process of grooming is always a positive experience.
- Always check your brushing work with a comb! If it catches there are still tangles or a possible mat.
If you frequently bathe your long coated dog at home, make sure to dry them very well and comb them so their coats don't get matted!
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