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Pet Grooming
This archived discussion is "read only". « Previous 1 2 Next » » Fanny - Re: Need Shih Tzu Advice In response to message posted by Goetzie:Hi, A mild shampoo will be all you need as long as your dog is regularly bathed and kept clean and brushed. To keep the white even whiter you can spend the few extra dollars and buy the specialized shampoos for white coats, again at any pet store. Happy grooming. -- posted by Fanny » baileygirl - Re: Re: Need Shih Tzu Advice In response to message posted by Fanny:I have read that using a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in the drinking water changes the ph level which stops the tears from rusting the fur. This also aids in digestion. A very good thing to use for MANY reasons!!! -- posted by baileygirl » Fanny - Re: Re: Re: Need Shih Tzu Advice In response to message posted by baileygirl:Yes, I had a customer who used this traick faithfully on his two poodles for years. It helped a bit with the tear stains but he used it because he swore it kept his dogs from getting fleas. Never once did the lil darlings come in with the pesky critters. -- posted by Fanny » Fanny - Re: Do Dogs get lice? In response to message posted by Ubi2:To tell you the turth I have never seen lice on a dog, at least not like kids can bring home on their heads from school, but some mites are in the same family as lice and no matter what they are called they are unwanted coat/skin damaging pests. -- posted by Fanny » tzu - Dog Lice We had a hunting dog once that did get lice... it looks like small white ticks and they are in clusters...very visible. We live in a heavily wooded area and they seem to pick up alllllll the critters! We used a very small amount of seven dust overnight, and then a bath, and it cleared up.( an old farmer remedy would ask a vet before using)Ive been told it is similar to the lice birds get... I just know I dont want to see it again!!-- posted by tzu » tzu - shih tzu advice HI,I have 3 shih tzu that Im owned by! I raise and breed them.Tears are a given with this breed, as they have somewhat protruding eyes. Make sure to check under the lids for inverted eyelashes, or build up of "dust and hairs" that float on the eye surface. Use a clean damp cloth and keep the eye area clean and free from debris. These cause tearing alot of the time. Some have more tendency to tear than others. If you have a big problem check with your vet, perhaps a diet issue. Also hard water will cause staining, most common in well water. I found that when I went to "city" water which is chlorinated, my staining reduced greatly.Hope this helps ya some... best of luck with your tzu... they are the best!!!...Once you have a shih tzu, youll never be without one... or two... or three!!! LOLOL Sincerely, Tzu  ))
-- posted by tzu » pamsmithesl - grooming I am interesting in keeping my two shih tzu dogs well groomed and in their modified full coat(top notch is trimmed. My groomer has gone mobile and I was driving 40 min. just to see her in the shop. She isn't mobile in my area so I am thinking of keeping up the cutting and grooming of my dogs. I know I will need to have them cut every couple of months but I am hoping to keep them maintained. I like a neat look which requires trimming every three weeks. I need help. I ordered two videos,(grooming your dog, and showing off your dog) hoping this would help but honestly they don't explain anything about keeping a dog still and especially about cutting around the face. I would even enroll in a course but I am not interested in getting into the business, I just want the skill and pleasure of keeping my own dogs in shape. Please advise.Pam Smith -- posted by pamsmithesl » Fanny - Re: grooming In response to message posted by pamsmithesl:First you must have the correct tools like a grooming arm to hold the dogs still, freeing your hands to steady a head and hold a clipper. That is assuming you have trained your dogs to "stay" when told to and aren't fighting them the whole way.(obedience classes are a help here) As for how to trim the face will depend on the style you want to achieve. Most times scissors are use to trim way at the bridge of the nose and corners of the eyes and then the overall head is trimed with a stead hand and good scissors to gain the look of a of a puppy length growth. However if you have a had the coat grown out already then the the hair is pulled back from the eyes and tied with bows and the rest is kept clen and combed. Hope this helps, Chris -- posted by Fanny » Frisbee707 - Getting into the dog grooming business I was wondering how to go about getting into the dog grooming business. I first need to know if it is best to go to a school to learn or to train under a professional. So you have any suggestions? Also, is it necessary to have a licence or certificate to become a dog groomer?Thanks -- posted by Frisbee707 « Previous 1 2 Next » Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion. |
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