Comments on: shaving dogs for fun and profit

By: uninvoked

uninvoked — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:32:08 +0000

No kidding. I just helped a rescue shave over 100 fluffy dogs, mostly bichon frise >.<

One dog was so matted you literally could not tell his butt from his face.

By: birdpress

birdpress — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:39:40 +0000

Thanks for the comments, everyone. I appreciate the feedback!

By: Noturus

Noturus — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:40:03 +0000

Gosh, I never knew shaving a dog was so involved….thank goodness all ours are of the short haired variety. Thanks for the enlightenment.

By: David

David — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:24:36 +0000

Nice post birdpress. It makes one really appreciate the techniques and quality of your work. That photo is perfect! LOL: “wiggly” dogs!

By: teeni

teeni — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:16:36 +0000

Hi Birdpress! I’m glad you did this post. Maybe more people will become aware of how important it is for their pet that they keep up with the regular grooming.

By: thebeadden

thebeadden — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:51:49 +0000

That dog in the photo looks like a mini sasquatch. LOL! I certainly wouldn’t have the patience to groom that one! It’s great that there are experts like you out there!

Hope all is going well with you! Hope to get back into the blogging loop soon.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:31:22 +0000

I had to shave my little puppy because her fur was all matted and I can second the fact that it’s not easy AT ALL!

Thanks for backing me up! Hey, I went to your blog and tried to comment but could not find a place to put it! Maybe I’m not all with it today. I’ll be back though!

By: thegirlfromtheghetto

thegirlfromtheghetto — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:14:44 +0000

All I know is that combing a fat matted cat is no fun either. I’ve never known the pleasures of doggiehood, but grooming matted dogs must be terribly hard work. I think its great that you write about this!

Yeah, matted cats are no fun to groom for sure! Thanks for reading.

By: dobeman

dobeman — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:06:27 +0000

And this…my friends…is why I will only have short-haired dogs!

Yeah, with a house full of young kids, I’m sure you have plenty of other things to worry about!

By: sleepyjane

sleepyjane — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:41:11 +0000

As the others said – very interesting. I really didn’t know it took all that to get them sorted.

My friends have spaniels and they rarely go to the groomer – and believe me I’m pretty vocal about it. I guess I make them feel guitly and they eventually go.

I’m relieved Lila and Rusty have such short hair and they don’t mind a bath either.

Good for you for mentioning it to them when their dogs need some help!