Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

uuummm...would neither make me a bad dog owner?!

P.S. That's true. Yikes, I gotta get the girls in bed.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

I do it my self but depending on how long you want it always measure with your fingers and use scissors. measuring w/ you fingers is where you put an amount of hair between your 1st and 3rd fingers. and cut what is on top not under the fingers

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

My last dog was a shorthaired dog with a coat quite like a boxers (but she was a mutt :P).

So I brushed and groomed that way, but she never needed a haircut :)

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

Since my dog is a bit on the hyper side, it's easier to take him to a groomer. He's less stressed and so am I.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

I personally bring mine to he groomer. My boy has ALOT of fur on that body of his. I dont suggest an average pet owner to do this however. Alot of times we end up getting animals in the clinic that are in need of stiches because of a at home hair cut. If you have the money, take it to a groomer.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

we do not use a groomer. my mother once worked in a petshop where the owner also did grooming. she says that the woman was not good to the dogs, and ever since then she doesn't trust groomers. we use both the electric clippers and scissors.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

Trim it myself. So far it's been minimal - just hair around their paws and a little sanitary trimming. Once their full coats grow in I might do a little touch up around their ears and such, but it's mostly optional. Brushing is the big job.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

I am a dog groomer at the vet where I work, so if I had a dog that required hair trimming of any kind, yes. Not everyone has the skills it takes to do a decent job with the clippers (one of the vets I work under should NOT be allowed near any dog with clippers unless she's clipping a wound to clean it!). If you get a puppy that requires grooming, I would suggest going to the groomers at least for the first cut and possibly a few more after the very first one. The clippers can be VERY scary for a puppy and most groomers have done enough puppy cuts that they know ways to get the pup accustomed to being groomed. If you do decide to do any sort of hair trimming on your own, invest in some quality equipment. It may seem obscenely expensive at first, but if you get good equipment to begin with and take good care of it it will last a lifetime. Also, be patient with yourself. It may take a few questionable looking trims before you get the hang of the clippers and are satisfied with your results.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

I do both. Remember: "You can!!!" Still, it depends what kind of breed you have. The more you tell me, the more I can help you.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

groomers do a better job than you can do at home....i.e. they

bathe and rinse completely, check the skin, eyes, ears and everything else for signs of disease that most pet owners overlook.

As an example, today I had a dog owner bring in a cockerpoo.

First time dog owner, loves the pooch and I have been training her how to brush And Comb to the skin. Dog has watery eyes and rubs it's face on the carpet to dry itself. Face and ears were completely matted. Ears

had 1" thick matted hair on both sides of ear flap and ears were attached to the neck. Owner had been brushing, but not to skin, as all groomer see over and Over. After taking off the hair on the ear leather I found a hematoma in the ear leather from shaking it's head. We find stuff you pet people don't know about....because that is our job.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

I have seven dogs (3 rescues) - 2 Standard Poodles, 1 Cocker Spaniel, 1 Blind Yorkie, 3 yorkie/maltese mix, so needless to say, I have learned to be as good as a professional groomer! The poodles need major grooming every 4 weeks! I actually have gotten good enough to have regular "customers" in my friends. And I agree with someone else's answer - I have worked for and have seen professional groomers in action - not a pretty sight! You would be shocked at what goes on behind those closed doors! My dogs will never step foot in a grooming salon again!

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

I groom my dogs myself. Not too much to do on a Golden. Paws and sometimes their chest fur. Ton's of brushing though. Thats about it.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

i dont do eather. she sheads. duh!

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

We have long haired chihuahuas and we leave their hair alone. We wash it of course and brush it but we don't trim it. I had a Lhasa Apso/poodle mix a few years ago that loved to run on our farm and always got burrs in its fur in the summer. I cut its hair myself and it didn't look bad at all. He enjoyed his little haircuts.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

I have been a professional groomer, so I don't know how to answer that, but I will tell you I have seen some really traumatic results from home grooming jobs. One person clipped off his dog's nipple, and another cut off part of her cocker's ear. Another jabbed a dog in the eye witht eh scissors. Fortunately, the vet saved the eye. Poor dog.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

Sometimes we take my dog to the groomer and sometimes we cut it ourselves because we don't want to waste money.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

If you are an expert, then go ahead. Do it yourself. If you are not so sure, then bring him to the groomer who will do a much greater job.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

To me it is just alot easier on me and my dogs to take them to the groomer. My dogs don't mind having their feet touched - but they don't like to hold still and being at the groomer puts them in a neutral place.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

I take her to a groomer every 3 or 4 months.

Do you trim your dog's hair yourself or take it to a groomer?

I have Standard Poodles, so have learned over time to groom them myself. I researched, and then selected the professional grooming equipment I'd need, along with some how-to DVDs. The investment was a lot of money, but has since paid for itself over and over! ($127 every 4 weeks, + tip, for each dog at the groomer's!)

I enjoy the grooming process, and bonding with my dogs. It's a creative outlet as well, and I so enjoy how lovely they look when I'm all done. I'm able to keep them looking great all the time with little touch ups (shave face, feet, tail base every week), which makes it easier on me than a 4-week growth.

There are professional groomer's who are willing to provide lessons, so you can learn how to groom your dog yourself, so he comes out looking polished and professionally done.