Double Coat Comfort Clip: The Woolie Akita
Our Bread & Butter client list includes an abundance of thickly double-coated breeds such as the …
Techniques
Poodle in a Teddy
A good portion of my “Bread & Butter” clients are Poodles. With that said, they seem …
Elf Ren Omboy
Several months ago, I shared with you our new little guy, Ren the Mini poodle. Destined …
The Poodle
The Poodle is one of the few breeds that has many styles that adhere to breed …
Hair Origami
Being creative with dog hair is another form of origami, and as groomers, we love to …
The Havanese
The Havanese is the native dog of Cuba. Once known as the Havana Silk Dog or …
Getting Color Cord-inated
While we are seeing more and more of it, cording the Poodle coat is not just …
More Conversations from the Contest Arena
My last two columns covered comments from both sides of the grooming table: the judge’s side and competitor’s side. There was a lot of good banter, and I’m sure there was some eye-opening all around. Thanks to everybody who sent me their comments. I would like to revisit those columns with a little more feedback that did not make it into the first two versions.
Ear Wrapping
A couple of years back, I was finishing up Charlie Bear, a rather large, thick-coated, well-behaved …
Colorful Tails from the Creative Side
I am amazed at the things people will throw away. One such thing was a perfectly good …
Lady and the ‘Tramp Stamp’
We love art, and we love dogs. What better combination could you think of than the …
Scottie Pet Trim
Often described as the oldest breed in Scotland, the Scottie has found his way into the …