Grooming

Welcome to my new page for grooming. 
Please check back for more updates soon.

I specialize in grooming Poodles and also other dogs  :)       

Please email for appointments through
my Contact Us page.

  My Oh My . . . what pray tell is this ? ? ?

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The shameful pelt of a Standard Poodle!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
learn the importance of grooming a dog like a
Poodle that has HAIR !!!

Our Poodles do NOT shed
(unlike dogs that have FUR and SHED)
so Poodles must be groomed
continually ... not so in to it ... then DO NOT get a Poodle!!!!

Have your Breeder show you what type of grooming tools to
purchase before you bring your puppy home.  Have them show you how to use them properly. 

  You must be able to see through to the Poodles skin!!! 

If you can not see the skin then you have a dog like SADIE below starting! 

All canines require
mental and physical stimulation with
solid balanced structure for a successful canine in our society!


* Why you shouldn't shave your double-coated dog!

   Is this ungroomed . . .

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Do you really like this look . .  . ???
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Her poor tender tummy all matted!! Imagine how tight the mats are pulling on that tender skin! IGNORANT STUPID people!!!!

. . . do you really know what . . .

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Do you really think this is necessary . . . ???
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A pretty face that we can now see!!! Poor girl!!

. . . is under those pretty mats?

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Yes that is an open sore on her head folks caused by an elastic band they forgot about!!!











YES
GROOMERS
call this
NEGLECT and ABUSIVE!!!
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This poor girl must be so happy and relieved to get rid of that stinky skin pulling heavy weight off of her!!! This poor girl deserves NEW OWNERS desperately!!!!
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Please click photo to learn why long toe nails are HARMFUL to your dogs health!!
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Yes these are SADIE'S nails!!! I would love to have the opportunity of having these long nails on my own hands and not see them on any canine ever!!! It is just plain abusive and neglectful! Can you believe a vet never said anything about the length to the owners!!! REALLY!!! How uncomfortable and painful it must be for the poor girl!!! This just makes me so very angry!!!
The most sad truth of this poor girl SADIE is the fact my dog sired her!!!  :(  
  I know the groomer has talked to them until the groomer is blue and I am sure purple in the face but they just do not get it!!!!  I just get so livid that this poor daughter of my boy is being UNCARED for in this manner!!!
It is NEGLECT and ABUSE pure and simple!!!! 

                 Nail Care

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Please click diagram to enlarge

Click onto the diagram on the left for a larger view
for reading.  I always trim the nails first and then use the Dremel to smooth out the rough edges.

* Please visit this fabulous website for Dremeling Instructions
from Dobie Dawn!
Thank you for such wonderful information you have share with us all!!

*Dr. Yin's Animal Behavior and Medicine Videos
* Dog Nail Trim: Training a Dog to Accept Toenail Trims
* Why long toe nails are harmful to your dog’s health

Dental Care
Disinfectants/Stain & Odor
Ear Care
Eye Care Skin & Coat
Anal Glands
Grooming
Double Coats
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Click photo to read contents.
  Grooming Information
* Sometimes a bruise is more than a bruise!
By Debi Hilley
* Texas dog surrendered to animal shelter is unrecognizable as a dog!!! A most horrid case of neglect...

                                       Grooming Equipment  &Supplies  

Bands
* Lainee Limited - color latex bands for a Poodles topknot and more grooming products!
* Show Off - bands and grooming accessories for Poodles as well.

Dog Show Accessories
*Adams New Edge
* Just Gifted - Dog Show Supplies in Canada
* Needs N Desires in Canada -Madan Brushes and Professional Dog Show Supplies
* Need N Desires in U.S.A. - Professional Dog Show Supplies
* PUPular - Dog Grooming Supplies, Equipment & Grooming Tools
* 3C's - Dog Show and Grooming Supplies, Washington,  U.S.A.
* Tybrushe - Alberta, Canada
Shampoo
* Touch of Mink 
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NOW RETIRED Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
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Surrey, B.C., Canada
EAR CARE
​DOUXO Care Auricular lotion is suitable for: Early hygiene ear cleaning for ear treatment before otitis externa treatment. 
 
Composition:  Water, alcohol denate, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, Lauri 9, poloxamer 184, biosaccharide gum-2, imidazolidinyl urea, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, perfume, citric acid, phytosphingosin.
 
Dosage and dosing:  Ear preparation: Hold your ear up and drop a few drops of the preparation into the outer ear canal, then keep your ear well. Pour the rest of the preparation out of the ear with a cotton swab.


* Urban Carnivore Gentian Ear Treatment
Most ear problems are caused by an infection in the outer ear. Staph, Strep and Pseudomonas bacteria, Malassezia or Candida yeast. Floppy ears, narrow and or furry ear canals and allergies also contribute to ear problems. The following symptoms indicate ear problems: Inside of the external ear will appear red and irritated, a brown waxy discharge may be present. Head shaking or tilting, and scratching which may cause bleeding or a musty odor from the inside of the ears.

Guardians are frequently unaware of the degree of pain their pets may suffer with chronic ear problems. Serious injury or permanent damage may occur to the ears if infection is left untreated. Prevention and early treatment are key to treating ear infections. Fungus such as yeast dislike dry, acidic environments. Most pathogenic organisms of the ear canal grow best in an alkaline environment. Therefore, ear preparations may contain some type of acid, such as boric acid to lower the pH.

Malassezia pachydermatis (yeast) is sometimes associated with ear problems, especially following treatment for pseudomonas bacteria. Gentian Ear Treatment helps dry up moisture in the ear and hasten healing while killing bacteria that may cause a secondary infection. It can be used as a routine preventative ear cleaning solution.

Treatment Instructions
Evaluate the condition of the ears before treating and if inflamed and sore do not attempt to pull hair or clean out the ear. Gently flush the ear with Gentian Ear Treatment and allow the dog or cat to shake out any excess. Treat twice per day for the first week to two weeks depending upon the severity of the ears. After the 2nd or 3rd day you can clean out the ear with a Q-tip or cotton balls. Treat as often as required to maintain ears. When using a Q-tip, only insert it as far into the ear canal as you can actually see. Use care to prevent ear debris from falling down into the ear canal. If irritation occurs due to treatment or in case of severe infections, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian.

Contains:
Witch Hazel - is an astringent and topical antiseptic.
Boric Acid - is a soothing white crystalline substance with mild antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
Gentian Violet - belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals.
250ml flip top bottle for easy application.

Most ear problems are caused by an infection in the outer ear. Staph, Strep and Pseudomonas bacteria, Malassezia or Candida yeast. Floppy ears, narrow and or furry ear canals and allergies also contribute to ear problems. The following symptoms indicate ear problems: Inside of the external ear will appear red and irritated, a brown waxy discharge may be present. Head shaking or tilting, and scratching which may cause bleeding or a musty odor from the inside of the ears.

Guardians are frequently unaware of the degree of pain their pets may suffer with chronic ear problems. Serious injury or permanent damage may occur to the ears if infection is left untreated. Prevention and early treatment are key to treating ear infections. Fungus such as yeast dislike dry, acidic environments. Most pathogenic organisms of the ear canal grow best in an alkaline environment. Therefore, ear preparations may contain some type of acid, such as boric acid to lower the pH.

Malassezia pachydermatis(yeast)is sometimes associated with ear problems, especially following treatment for pseudomonas bacteria. Gentian Ear Treatment helps dry up moisture in the ear and hasten healing while killing bacteria that may cause a secondary infection. It can be used as a routine preventative ear cleaning solution.

Treatment Instructions

Evaluate the condition of the ears before treating and if inflamed and sore do not attempt to pull hair or clean out the ear. Gently flush the ear with Gentian Ear Treatment and allow the dog or cat to shake out any excess. Treat twice per day for the first week to two weeks depending upon the severity of the ears. After the 2nd or 3rd day you can clean out the ear with a Q-tip or cotton balls. Treat as often as required to maintain ears. When using a Q-tip, only insert it as far into the ear canal as you can actually see. Use care to prevent ear debris from falling down into the ear canal. If irritation occurs due to treatment or in case of severe infections, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian.

Contains:

Witch Hazel - is an astringent and topical antiseptic.
Boric Acid - is a soothing white crystalline substance with mild antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
Gentian Violet - belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals.

250ml flip top bottle for easy application.

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