Do you groom or take your YT to the groomers? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MinniesMom10 · 03-06-2011, 06:46 AM

Minnie has never been to the groomers yet. I have always brushed her hair and combed any knots that are in it. She is getting better to where she is not associating grooming with play or biting (think she is teething). She is 6 months old and should be getting her permanent teeth in. I only plan to take her to the vet to have her trimmed up around her nails and maybe a little around the eyes. Minnie also likes baths just hates when the water is running and is perfectly fine when the water is off and you wash her, also how often do you bathe your YT?

ArmaniMan · 03-06-2011, 07:42 AM

I take mine to the groomer every 8 weeks, I do upkeep in between. I wish they could go a little more often but it is 100 each time I go and that gets expensive. I bathe them at home every two weeks, I do one bathe each week alternating which one gets done.

Suze225 · 03-06-2011, 08:13 AM

I took Bella to the groomers once, I do my own grooming at home. I was not overly happy with the job the groomer did, so figured I would learn how to do it myself, and I did. Now I only have myself to blame. (I will probably take my dogs to the groomer maybe every 6 months or so, Bella won't let me clean her tears or trim her nose.)

kdhawks · 03-06-2011, 08:47 AM

I take Levi to the groomer. I do his baths and brush his teeth at home and will trim any stray hairs. He goes to Petsmart/Petco when he needs a nail trim, and he goes to his actual groomer whenever he needs a legitimate haircut.

Darlene68 · 03-06-2011, 08:56 AM

My boys have never been to the groomers, I do it myself

mom of 3 dogs · 03-06-2011, 09:17 AM

Peyton goes to the groomers. She has been to Petco once and they did an ok job, but i found an excellent groomer that i am so happy with, much better than Petco, she does everything including nails and ears and feet and trim and bathe and only charges 35 dollars.

Peyton is going to get groomed this wednesday, cant wait!

Britster · 03-06-2011, 09:41 AM

Jackson has a mobile groomer come to our house every 8-12 weeks depending. Winter I usually let it go about 12 weeks. Spring and Summer is every 8 weeks or so. I keep him short and I LOVE my groomer!

Teresamag · 03-06-2011, 09:51 AM

I used to take my dogs to the groomers but I hate having to leave them there all day and how the groomers don't always listen to what I want. I now do all the grooming myself. It cost me probably about $300 to get the good grooming clippers, several blades, shears, brushes etc but I've saved that amount over again by doing it myself instead of paying the groomers. It just takes time to learn the best way to do it. There are now videos you can watch free or buy or you can learn by trial and error - like I did. Hair always grows back!!

Teresa

Dara311 · 03-06-2011, 09:55 AM

Fiona will be 3 years old the end of this month, and has NEVER been to a groomer! I do it all myself! I used to work as a grooming assistant to a wonderful groomer , and she is the only person I would ever trust to leave my dog with! I know that Petsmart offers grooming, but I dont trust them what so ever! I think Fiona looks pretty good, if I don't say so myself!

DvlshAngel985 · 03-06-2011, 09:59 AM

I take Kaji every 6-8 months. Actually she comes to me as she's a mobile groomer as well. I bathe him every Sunday, and I give him hair cuts in between trips to the groomer. I do end up taking him in because his face loses shape by 6 months. He goes to see the groomer, and I try to keep it up for another 6-8 months.

islstl · 03-06-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

My boys have never been to the groomers, I do it myself

I have some $40 clippers that are really good.

Is it hard to groom them?

I plan on keeping Max's hair relatively short. I just don't know how the clippers will do on fine hair.

islstl · 03-06-2011, 10:54 AM

I have some $40 clippers that are really good.

Is it hard to groom them?

I plan on keeping Max's hair relatively short. I just don't know how the clippers will do on fine hair.

BLowry · 03-06-2011, 11:10 AM

I don't bring the girls to a groomer...I have heard too many horror stories from...hacked hair cuts to death of the animal...I am not a groomer but, I groom them myself. Sadie doesn't have a very nice coat so keeping her a little shorter makes her coat look nice (I use a 1 1/4 in clipper guide) Lillie on the other hand has a gorgeous coat! However...she matts very easily and I find it easier to keep her coat shorter as well...Sadie doesn't mind the clipping.,..Lillie HATES IT! It takes me 2 days (literally) to finish her,,,she is only 5 pounds and doesn't hold still,,she is really frightened...not of the sound...just the clipping,,I also have to use scissors on her to finish her up...she is ok with the scissors.

Gennies · 03-06-2011, 11:33 AM

I groom my two myself...I tried to get a mobile groomer once, but their waiting list was 2 months out so I studied a few pictures on YT and do them myself. Bijou's cut was the hardest but it didn't turn out too bad the first time. I'll share pictures of them in their baths and after.

This is Bijou:

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This is Barley:

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I know they are no where near show quality perfect cuts, but at least I know they were loved and safe during the bathing and grooming process. Let us know what you end up doing...we love pictures you know!!!!

trin7 · 03-06-2011, 11:36 AM

I brought Darwin to the groomers once to shave his ears so they would stand up. We were there for almost two hours and she tried to charge us only $10 for her time. I gave her $20 but I also decided to do the grooming at home - nope, I'm not that great at it but both Darwin and Mabel will stand nicely for me while I shave or brush them. I always cut my own hair so paying for my dogs just didn't seem fair!!

03-06-2011, 06:46 AM	#1
MinniesMom10 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Columbia, Missouri US Posts: 274	Do you groom or take your YT to the groomers? Minnie has never been to the groomers yet. I have always brushed her hair and combed any knots that are in it. She is getting better to where she is not associating grooming with play or biting (think she is teething). She is 6 months old and should be getting her permanent teeth in. I only plan to take her to the vet to have her trimmed up around her nails and maybe a little around the eyes. Minnie also likes baths just hates when the water is running and is perfectly fine when the water is off and you wash her, also how often do you bathe your YT?

03-06-2011, 07:42 AM	#2
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	I take mine to the groomer every 8 weeks, I do upkeep in between. I wish they could go a little more often but it is 100 each time I go and that gets expensive. I bathe them at home every two weeks, I do one bathe each week alternating which one gets done. __________________ Armani & Chloe

03-06-2011, 08:13 AM	#3
Suze225 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence, AZ Posts: 764	I took Bella to the groomers once, I do my own grooming at home. I was not overly happy with the job the groomer did, so figured I would learn how to do it myself, and I did. Now I only have myself to blame. (I will probably take my dogs to the groomer maybe every 6 months or so, Bella won't let me clean her tears or trim her nose.) __________________ Sue, Bella, Jett, TBell, Armani & Kahn Plus our 2 new litters , we have chocolate and parti pups!!! RIP my beautiful girl Kiah! We love you and miss you!!

03-06-2011, 08:47 AM	#4
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	I take Levi to the groomer. I do his baths and brush his teeth at home and will trim any stray hairs. He goes to Petsmart/Petco when he needs a nail trim, and he goes to his actual groomer whenever he needs a legitimate haircut. __________________ katy&levi

03-06-2011, 08:56 AM	#5
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	My boys have never been to the groomers, I do it myself __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

03-06-2011, 09:17 AM	#6
mom of 3 dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester, MA USA Posts: 2,750	Peyton goes to the groomers. She has been to Petco once and they did an ok job, but i found an excellent groomer that i am so happy with, much better than Petco, she does everything including nails and ears and feet and trim and bathe and only charges 35 dollars. Peyton is going to get groomed this wednesday, cant wait! __________________ _______________ Elaine, Peyton, and her 2 chi sisters Minnie and Tootsie

03-06-2011, 09:41 AM	#7
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Jackson has a mobile groomer come to our house every 8-12 weeks depending. Winter I usually let it go about 12 weeks. Spring and Summer is every 8 weeks or so. I keep him short and I LOVE my groomer! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-06-2011, 09:51 AM	#8
Teresamag YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 358	I used to take my dogs to the groomers but I hate having to leave them there all day and how the groomers don't always listen to what I want. I now do all the grooming myself. It cost me probably about $300 to get the good grooming clippers, several blades, shears, brushes etc but I've saved that amount over again by doing it myself instead of paying the groomers. It just takes time to learn the best way to do it. There are now videos you can watch free or buy or you can learn by trial and error - like I did. Hair always grows back!! Teresa

03-06-2011, 09:55 AM	#9
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	Fiona will be 3 years old the end of this month, and has NEVER been to a groomer! I do it all myself! I used to work as a grooming assistant to a wonderful groomer , and she is the only person I would ever trust to leave my dog with! I know that Petsmart offers grooming, but I dont trust them what so ever! I think Fiona looks pretty good, if I don't say so myself! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

03-06-2011, 09:59 AM	#10
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I take Kaji every 6-8 months. Actually she comes to me as she's a mobile groomer as well. I bathe him every Sunday, and I give him hair cuts in between trips to the groomer. I do end up taking him in because his face loses shape by 6 months. He goes to see the groomer, and I try to keep it up for another 6-8 months. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

03-06-2011, 10:54 AM	#12
islstl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 47	I have some $40 clippers that are really good. Is it hard to groom them? I plan on keeping Max's hair relatively short. I just don't know how the clippers will do on fine hair.

03-06-2011, 11:10 AM	#13
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I don't bring the girls to a groomer...I have heard too many horror stories from...hacked hair cuts to death of the animal...I am not a groomer but, I groom them myself. Sadie doesn't have a very nice coat so keeping her a little shorter makes her coat look nice (I use a 1 1/4 in clipper guide) Lillie on the other hand has a gorgeous coat! However...she matts very easily and I find it easier to keep her coat shorter as well...Sadie doesn't mind the clipping.,..Lillie HATES IT! It takes me 2 days (literally) to finish her,,,she is only 5 pounds and doesn't hold still,,she is really frightened...not of the sound...just the clipping,,I also have to use scissors on her to finish her up...she is ok with the scissors. __________________ Brenda

03-06-2011, 11:33 AM	#14
Gennies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,865	I groom my two myself...I tried to get a mobile groomer once, but their waiting list was 2 months out so I studied a few pictures on YT and do them myself. Bijou's cut was the hardest but it didn't turn out too bad the first time. I'll share pictures of them in their baths and after. This is Bijou: This is Barley: I know they are no where near show quality perfect cuts, but at least I know they were loved and safe during the bathing and grooming process. Let us know what you end up doing...we love pictures you know!!!! __________________ Gennie, mommy to my two loves: Bambi & Bijou Last edited by Gennies; 03-06-2011 at 11:34 AM.

03-06-2011, 11:36 AM	#15
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	I brought Darwin to the groomers once to shave his ears so they would stand up. We were there for almost two hours and she tried to charge us only $10 for her time. I gave her $20 but I also decided to do the grooming at home - nope, I'm not that great at it but both Darwin and Mabel will stand nicely for me while I shave or brush them. I always cut my own hair so paying for my dogs just didn't seem fair!!