Spend $50 for me Groomers..plz

• 11-01-2009 10:10 PM

  huskymom Joined on 09-10-2007 Thunder Bay ON Posts 7,548 Points 630

  Spend $50 for me Groomers..plz Reply Contact  Ok, so $50 is a roundabout number, but basically I want to know, if you were in my situation, what would you buy for grooming supplies.  Quick rundown: Crusher and Onyx are huskies, but Onyx is crossed with something else, I'd guess BC but who knows.  Her topcoat is silky and long, but her undercoat is as dense as Crushers.  Her undercoat does not come out on its own like his though.  It gets stuck and will matt if I don't take it out.  Crusher has a pretty correct husky coat.  Its course with a dense undercoat. Onyx is mostly black.  Crusher is black and white, or grey and white in the winter. Crusher is 80ish pounds, and Onyx is about 40.  I dremel Onyx' nails.  I still clip Crusher's.  His are thick and hard, and he is only just to the point where he will let me touch the dremel to his nail without screaming.  The dremel must be off however.  Someday.  I am terrified of quicking a dog.  never done it, never want to, but as a result Crusher's nails are longer than I would like.  Onyx' are nice and short and nubby now...I like the dremel. So, what would you buy if you had my dogs, and wanted to keep it at about $50?  And if you had more...what would you add?  Groomers here are rediculously expensive.  I can't afford it. Candace

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• 11-02-2009 10:56 AM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 11,729 Points 1,020

  Re: Spend $50 for me Groomers..plz Reply Contact 1. Universal Slicker Brush - $5.99 2. Undercoat Rake - $7.99 3. Shedding Blade - $5.99 4. Medium/Coarse Greyhound Comb - $13.99 All available here at dog.com Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 20 1/2 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog In memory of Mike, please become an organ donor today. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 11-08-2009 1:32 AM

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  thedoc617 Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW- Texas Posts 688 Points 55

  Re: Spend $50 for me Groomers..plz Reply Contact If I had $50 and huskies for pups- (oh the hair on those furries!) I'd probably try to invest in a force dryer. Most of them are $100+ but I got mine used on craigslist for around $60- and I didnt' have to pay shipping either. It's a mini metro air force. The thing I've found (as I'm sure you know) if you can't get to the skin of these dogs to dry them, they can stay damp for days.  But, if you're looking for small accessories, my favorite thing for dogs with mega undercoat is the pet edge brand "master grooming tools" stripper (haha- I know) 8 blade. It's a hook and it gets the undercoat out without doing damage to the topcoat. URL: (link to petedge site) http://www.petedge.com/product/Grooming/Grooming-Tools/Combs-Brushes-Rakes/Master-Grooming-Tools-Strippers/pc/190/c/214/sc/276/45282.uts  "The Stuff"- an after bath leave in spray that works great for taking out undercoat. I have found it at my local tractor supply, but you can google it- and it's found at most major grooming sites. hope that helps a bit. Laura Introducing! *drumroll please!* The incredible scruffy puppy, LUCKY! Louie Zarek- October 2007-April 2008 Daisy Sky- December 2002- January 2008. Candy Marie- December 1991-November 2003 Waiting patiently at the bridge.

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