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thanks for your advice, well i noticed it on a westie (normally westies I find really easy but this one had thick fur and his owner wanted him cut VERY short for summer and i found it hard not to get lines) Also I have just tried clipping my pug because he has very thick fur and he is getting...

Hi all, does anyone have any advice on how to avoid getting clipper lines in the coat when clippering very short? i always seem to have problems with this..I am using a professional clipper (Andis 2 speed) .:confused:

I did a part time course so i could learn as well as working at the same time as I could not afford full time study, why not see if there are any courses in your area

Thanks again for all your comments - duncan15 that was great advice above - today i had a mini schnauzer who came to me completely matted on the legs and underbelly, and i tried what you recommended and it worked so much better and i managed to save the hair by dematting it rather than having to...

I use Malaseb shampoo for my westie who suffers from itchy flaky skin she is also a rescue - it works brilliantly. You leave it on the skin for 10 mins and rinse. She has gone from being nearly bald with bleeding skin from itching to now having a lovely thick coat and hardly ever itching

Thanks everyone for your encouraging replies, at the time I tried to think what my grooming teacher would have done, and I'm sure she would have sent him back too, but when you are new you just doubt your self some times i suppose. its good to know that you would have all done the same thing so...

Hi all I am a new groomer and i just had the worst evening trying to groom a border collie male he was a rescue dog and i said i would groom him as a favor to my sisters friend, when i went to pick him up he growled at me at the door, then he seemed ok and well behaved on the journey, but when...

aggressive dogs? have any of you had bad experiences with aggressive dogs? what did u do?

Hi everyone I'm looking to buy a combi dryer and blaster for my start up home salon - I am thinking of this one and just wondering if anyone had any views on it? Thanks! Animal Grooming Supplies UK : Technogroom : Technogroom TS2 2400W Combination Blaster Dryer [SCTS22400W] - £245.00

Hi, I am a newly qualified groomer looking to set up my own business but I dont have a lot of cash up front so am trying to save a bit of money on buying a grooming table... Do you think that I could attach a grooming arm to a normal sturdy table rather than a specialist grooming table?

Thanks so much Giny, really helpful advice :)

Hi all I am a new groomer looking to purchase my first set of clippers and blades: 1) which do you think is the best brand of clipper? 2) if i buy a two-speed so that I can groom heavy coats can this also be used on dogs with lighter coats as well? 3) how many blades do you think I would...

Hi all I have seen nail polish for dogs on the market and I was wondering is this any different from human nail polish? what makes it suitable for dogs - is it because it is not harmful if they eat it? Also do dogs try to lick/chew it off or are they ok with it? thanks

I think this is normal behaviour - my dog does it - its because they are trying to dry themselves and also to remove the scent of the shampoo - although we want our dogs to smell nice unfortunately they want to rub this scent off! Mine will try to rub her head in dirt or even on the rubbish bin!

Hi there I recently rescued a westie and she was covered in sores from a flea allergy. I used Aloe Vera shampoo which really helped to soothe her skin, and now she has been prescribed Malaseb medicated shampoo from the vets which is antibacterial and antifungal because she has an ongoing skin...