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Article by Blake Kritzberg

The lights, the ring, the glamour! Ever think you might like to become involved with showing dogs? If so, then starting with “toy” or small dogs can offer a great way to enter into this hobby with fewer demands on your time and space than a larger breed might involve.

The purpose of a dog show is to compare all entered dogs of a specific breed against a pre-established, written breed standard of perfection. The winners, or Best of Breed dogs, then compete against each other for Best in Group within one of the seven basic groups to which their breed has been assigned (the Herding Group, Hound Group, Non-Sporting Group, Sporting Group, Terrier Group, Toy Group or Working Group). The winner of each group then goes on to compete for the coveted Best In Show title and hopefully, earn more points toward a Championship.

As a new entrant to the world of dog shows, you’ll find there are advantages to showing small dogs over larger dogs.

Sitting Pretty

First, small show dogs generally take less time and effort to bathe and blow dry before a show. You may think this detail almost inconsequential, but after you attend a number of shows it becomes more important. Small show dogs are also easier to lift in and out of a tub, and require less water, soap and conditioner. With the exception of long-coated breeds, less dog equals less hair, which equals less drying time. As a result, it’s possible to thoroughly bathe and groom six toy-sized show dogs, like Chihuahuas, in the time it takes to groom one large Standard Poodle show dog!

Git Along, Little Doggies

Secondly, showing small or toy dogs means you can show more dogs because they take up far less space. Each small show dog requires a small traveling crate, but crates of that size are light to transport and simple to store. Small show dogs also require the use of grooming tables, but as long as they get along, two small show dogs can share one table.

Easy Does It

The third factor is, showing small dogs requires less physicality on the part of the person handling them. You’ll seldom see small show dog handlers huffing and puffing as they race around the ring. Instead, small show dogs work harder to cover ground and keep up with the handler, whereas large show dogs cover ground in great strides, requiring the handler to work to keep up. In addition, “setting up” a small dog for viewing is a simple physical task, whereas a larger dog can involve much more effort.

As you can see, showing small dogs enjoys a bit of an advantage over showing large dogs. As a result, you may find that showing small dogs makes a very rewarding start to a downright addictive hobby that you and your mini champ can enjoy together for years.

Dog Grooming Table question by Negativ: How much did it cost you to start your own grooming salon?
I just got a job as a bather at the Petsmart grooming salon. They are sending me to their “grooming academy” in February. I was just wondering how much it would cost to start my own grooming salon? Maybe in my house – or maybe if I found the right building to buy, I’d have a business. I live in South Dakota. The groomer that I take my dog to now works out of her house – it’s really clean and nice!

So, the clippers I’d need, dryers, cages, grooming table, etc.

Anyone reading this actually a groomer? Anything you can tell me about the job? I’ve always liked giving my dog baths, giving my parents dogs baths and cutting their hair. I’m really excited to start my new job!

Dog Grooming Table best answer:

Answer by tankstar1985
Giving a dog a bath is much different then actually grooming. Are youw illing to do the gross stuff? Anal glads, ears so full of stuff you want to die fromt he smell? Dogs pooing peeing on you, throwing up on you? clippers, grooming table, nooses ect are all small things right now, you need to look in the long run for this. going to a school like petsmart is not going to make you a groomer in a few months, it takes YEARS of practice and patentice to et to being your own boss. You need clientele, clippers alone will un you hundreds of bucks, so do scissors, hair dryers. then cages tables ect. are you going to use your own house? water bills, electricity is used SO much while grooming. If you rent out a place, as you willing to pay for any alterations to the place as needed (a all bath tub ect)?, will they cover the bills for water hydro ect? it takes alot and many years to get to where you can run your own place. the lady I work under has been doing grooming for 10 years, on her own only 4 of those years. You need a good mentor. if you are serious about doing this. find a good doggy salaon, get out of petsmart, and get in to a real salon one who will help you learn and not just be funded by a large franchise.

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This is me, In my bathroom (its the only room in the house with enough light to actually show you what I’m doing) Shaving the pads of my dog Sora’s feet. He really does not like his feet touched, but he is getting much better. I put my dogs on my lap because they are so small, but if you had a large dog you could sit them on the floor or grooming table and do the same thing. always try to Scoop out the hair you never just jab the clipper straight into the paw or you could cut the dog. I do this usually at least once a month on my dogs. I’m sorry if I sound stupid. The only areas I shave on my poms (unelss there is a disaster) is their pads of their feet, and around their private areas so they dont get mats or pee & poo stuck to them.
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Dog grooming was reserved for show dogs, today, it is gaining popularity with a lot of professional groomers opening shop. Dog grooming is a very intricate and tasking process, so much that certain grooming practices are best left for professionals.

Many dog owners think they can save money by home grooming; the opposite is always the case. Sooner or later they find out that there is a genuine need to visit the shop and they get pay a lot more to correct problems developed by improper techniques.

There are a lot of benefits of professional grooming; exposure to a lot of dogs, training and practice reduces the injury risks involved with grooming at home and makes the process more efficient. Grooming a dog is supposed to make it healthy as well as attractive; there are many cases where ill handling of the professional dog grooming shears results in injuries to the pet. Groomers are trained to avoid such injuries and properly disinfect the pets in event of such.

At the shop, there is also access to sufficient and appropriate grooming supplies. This eliminates the need to stock up on supplies that one will not need again in a long while. There are also other benefits such as good massage, early detection of diseases and parasites, proper skin care, etc

As much as there is various resources to learn from, chances are that most dog owners might not have the have the patience to master the skills involved in giving good haircuts. They might not be willing to invest in the many tools needed to properly groom a dog and give it that occasionally extra attention it deserves, for a insignificant fee, a professional dog groomer makes all grooming needs for your dog possible .

As an owner of border collies for over 30 years one of the best characteristics is their ease of care. Unlike a poodle or afghan hound or bichon – all beautiful dogs – the border collie’s grooming needs are minimal. Minimal does not mean non-existant however.

Basic grooming of any dog is needed and the border collie is no different. Learn to keep toenails in proper condition, flea and tick control and an occasional hard “recreational bone” to keep teeth in good condition.

The border collie, due to a working heritage, has several coats available within the breed. A smooth coat is “wash and wear” – sometimes an undercoat will need extra care to pull out when shedding but most of the time this is the easiest of coats to care for. There’s the medium coat or rough coat and beyond that a long coat, with most of these show dogs that sometimes are almost a sheltie coat. These do take extra grooming but most people are not maintaining show dogs.

Regular brushing to keep the coat in condition is all most border collies need. Whether this is weekly, a couple times per month or more often depends on the dog and activity. Many take a dip in a pool or lake and refresh themselves naturally. Regular brushing keeps the coat clear but get your hands on your dog every day. Regularly check his teeth and ears and keep them clean.

This lets you feel and catch problems before they become major issues. This was illustrated last spring when a smooth 3/4 border collie “felt” strange. She acted normal but when petting her it felt like there was “bubble wrap” under her skin, and as a few hours passed she “crinkled” when petted. A trip to the vet first thing in the morning revealed no cuts as ‘normally’ present according to the vet, but what it was diagnosed as was a bacterial infection that could have been life threatening if unchecked. As it was, she was on antibiotics for 10 days tucked in bites of hot dogs and as far as she knew she was just getting extra treats! Hands on is important and this is just one example of it saving in the long run.

This also lets you notice fleas, skin issues and other problems while they are new and easily treated. Because of the ease of care of these dogs regular brushing and trimming nails are the biggest grooming you will have. Do keep a parasite program in place, natural or otherwise and remember border collies can be sensitive to Ivomectin products. If you’ve ever seen a healthy dog drop and go into a seizure you won’t forget it…watch what you treat your border collie with.

The border collie grooming schedule is best done quickly and frequently and doesn’t take a great deal of time but does need done!

If you are fond of dogs and you would like to engage in a professional job that deals with them, you are suitable to train working dogs. Venturing into a career of dog training is very appropriate for you, when you are passionate about teaching canines different tricks or tasks. Dealing with working dogs requires different levels of education and skills on the part of the trainer. On the other hand, there are some trainers that are not required much experience. Though you may not possess much knowledge regarding dog training, your love and care for dogs already count much.

There are several careers that are related with working dogs and training them. These include being a dog handler, a dog trainer, or a dog groomer. Each of these jobs requires certain skills. But the most important reminder of all is that you are passionate with what you are doing. If you do not have a natural closeness with canines, it will be hard for you to carry out your work. In order for you to know which career is suitable for you, you have to assess your capabilities. You also need to comprehend the requirements and chores of the job.

Dog handlers are usually delegated to take the dog owners place during dog competitions or dog shows. There are times, when you have to travel with ten to twelve canines of similar breed. You enter them into shows or competitions. You are paid by the owner of the working dogs. If ever the dog you are handling wins a cash award, it is possible for you to get a bonus. When you are a handler of working or show dogs, you take care of several things. These are the show contracts, dog grooming and care, and training.

When you are a dog trainer, you are assigned to educate dogs. You may also be tasked to teach the owners of the dogs, regarding the proper way to handle their pets. There are trainers that concentrate in the behavior of dogs. There are also some that teach working dogs how to herd, compete, hunt, or carry out special services. Most dog trainers run dog kennels, which are the same with classrooms. If you are managing a dog kennel, you can promote it online. This is possible through workingdogvids.com, which is a website that offers working dog videos. You can upload videos, which show how you train working dogs.

While there are dog trainers and dog handlers; there are also dog groomers. When you are a dog groomer, you are responsible for keeping working dogs and other canines in perfect shape and properly groomed. This goes especially for dogs that are entered in competitions or shows. If you want to specialize in the health and medical needs of the dogs, you can work as a veterinarian. You have to get a degree before you can become a veterinarian. Other careers that are related with dog training are dog walkers, animal behaviorist, judges of dog shows, and personnel of boarding kennel.

If you are just starting out with your job and you want to learn how to carry out your tasks, you can learn by watching working dog videos. You can find these on Working Dog Videos. This is a website that is appropriate for both trainers and owners. Aside from viewing videos, you can also upload or share working dog videos.

While many people feel that removing dew claws from newly born puppies is cruel, the trouble they can cause if left on is much more painful for the dog than most people think. I have bred Show dogs for over 40 years, and always have my puppies Dewclaws removed by my Veterinarian at three days of age. At most the puppy will give a little whimper, and within a minute is back safely with “mum”.

Many breeds are bred for a reason, Gun-dogs to Point or Retrieve, usually in rough scrub land. Some Terrier Breeds are bred for flushing game out of their lair in the ground, as are some of the Hound Breeds. If these dogs have not had their Dewclaws removed, the can rip them to the point where the are only just hanging on by a tiny bit of flesh.

Think how painful it is if you accidentally remove a hang nail and it touches the quick of the nail. Agonizing, isn’t it? Well multiply that pain by ten, and be aware that the poor dog may have to suffer for as long as it takes to reach a Veterinarian. The Dog then has to undergo an Anesthetic, followed by surgical removal of the offending appendage, it has to be stitched, necessitating a further trip to the Veterinarian to have the Stitches removed. Painful for the dog, painful for the owners Bank Balance. After all this has been done, if the owner wishes to continue hunting, there are three more chances for a similar accident to occur. Bearing this in mind, surely it is easier to remove the Dewclaws at birth.

On another point, having run a Dog Grooming Salon for ten years, I could not even begin to count the number of dogs that have come in with their nails more like talons than nails. Seeing this would make my heart sink, because, while it is relatively easy to shorten the nails, what many people do not realize is, that when Dewclaws are neglected, the grow in a circular pattern, eventually piercing the flesh on the dog’s leg, and that causes the dog so much pain while it is extracted from the flesh so it can be cut back. During the many years of evolution, dewclaws have basically become redundant, and I can see no point in leaving them on a dog, considering the accidents that can , an often does, happen to them.