[akismaster]

What are your precautions before opening a dog grooming business?

[piratekitty]

Originally Posted by akismaster

What are your precautions before opening a dog grooming business?

Place of business, Id be Mobile, Like in a van, so you can go to you clients home or work. Invest in good equipment, good sorce for tools to be sharpened. Know your dog cuts and styles, must love dogs, and be prepared to get bitten once in a while.

[cigwyllt]

Make sure you have full insurance - you want to be insured against anything happening to the dog and to cover any injuries you might suffer.

[lange]

First thing that pops into my mind is insurance too. It wouldn't be a bad idea to get legal advice as well. You want all your ducks in a row in that area.

[akismaster]

How bout injections from any specifics? You do also want complete medical records just in case for the animals. Right?

[lange]

Originally Posted by akismaster

How bout injections from any specifics? You do also want complete medical records just in case for the animals. Right?

Of all my dogs & all the groomers we've been to I can only remember them asking for proof of the rabies vaccine. I personally think it would be smart and considerate to be aware of any issues the dog might have, but ultimately it'd be up to the owners to tell you, if they wanted to.

On the other hand, legally, you might be even more liable if you know they have issues and you inadvertently create a problem for the dog...BUT!! That is probably just me over thinking things.

If you do decide to open up a grooming place I hope it goes great for you! I have a relative who;s employed in it and she thinks it's hard, unappreciated, dirty work.

My back & hands can barely handle grooming just one of my dogs at a time, occasionally so I applaud those who can handle it. I may not be old in years but my bones sure are.

[akismaster]

Originally Posted by lange

Of all my dogs & all the groomers we've been to I can only remember them asking for proof of the rabies vaccine. I personally think it would be smart and considerate to be aware of any issues the dog might have, but ultimately it'd be up to the owners to tell you, if they wanted to.

On the other hand, legally, you might be even more liable if you know they have issues and you inadvertently create a problem for the dog...BUT!! That is probably just me over thinking things.

If you do decide to open up a grooming place I hope it goes great for you! I have a relative who;s employed in it and she thinks it's hard, unappreciated, dirty work.

My back & hands can barely handle grooming just one of my dogs at a time, occasionally so I applaud those who can handle it. I may not be old in years but my bones sure are.

Whenever I hang out at my friend's grooming business; I usually hear about pet stores trying to integrate grooming in their business.

Lately, I've been hearing about a pretty big Pet Grooming business here in my country that forces a dog to be groomed and ends up having behavioral issues.

I've seen and heard people's comments and reactions. You especially need to be watchful on how to introduce grooming stuff and equipment to your dog.

[Lara's mom]

I couldn't do it. I'm such a suck that I take my girls to the vet to get their nails done. There are two groomers close to me and both of them have either forgotten to do Lara's dew claw even when I reminded them and have cut a claw too short and made them bleed. I feel safer with their Doctor when there are sharp instruments involved.

[lange]

Originally Posted by Lara's mom

I couldn't do it. I'm such a suck that I take my girls to the vet to get their nails done. There are two groomers close to me and both of them have either forgotten to do Lara's dew claw even when I reminded them and have cut a claw too short and made them bleed. I feel safer with their Doctor when there are sharp instruments involved.

lol me too! I don't do hair clips, I don't do their nails either. I'm just too nervous with it. I can't pull the hair out of the ears either. I tried when Wrigley was little and he screamed so I freaked out. The good thing is my hub's is pretty good at it. Otherwise the groomers can worry about it. Oh and I don't do anal glands either..lol I never learned how. Hmmm guess I don't do much when I think about it now..

[Lara's mom]

Are these "glands" a male thing? I've almost always had girls and I don't recall it ever being a problem...

[lange]

No, all dogs have anal glands. Usually a dog expresses them on their own when they have a good poop,ect. But there are some times when some might need help.... ahem... relieving them...

[piratekitty]

I have no problem cliping nail, and cleaning glands. I do this with my female mixed Terrier when I bathe her, my min pin can clear him self with no extra help, You just need to know how to do both correctly because you can hurt your dog. I learned from a professional breeder/groomer/ kennel owner. I worked with her for a year as her assistant.

[lange]

I'm sure the vet or their groomers could show me but I just rather pass on it for now. I'm taking the easy route on this one.

[akismaster]

Originally Posted by piratekitty

I have no problem cliping nail, and cleaning glands. I do this with my female mixed Terrier when I bathe her, my min pin can clear him self with no extra help, You just need to know how to do both correctly because you can hurt your dog. I learned from a professional breeder/groomer/ kennel owner. I worked with her for a year as her assistant.

I'm up for this one.

I really don't like nail clipping not unless it's too much that it interferes with the dog's movements.

With my Husky, I don't nail clip. BUT, I trim the excess hair that can go below the paws because it makes him slip while walking on smooth surfaces like tiles and cement.

Winter doesn't come to the tropics so it's okay to trim it down.

I've heard about the glands about the paws by the way.

[reeskujo]

Originally Posted by akismaster

I'm up for this one.

I really don't like nail clipping not unless it's too much that it interferes with the dog's movements.

With my Husky, I don't nail clip. BUT, I trim the excess hair that can go below the paws because it makes him slip while walking on smooth surfaces like tiles and cement.

Winter doesn't come to the tropics so it's okay to trim it down.

I've heard about the glands about the paws by the way.

If you don't mind me asking why is it you don't cut your dogs nails?..When you don't cut their nails it makes the quick grow longer and when the quick gets to long you'll have a hard time cutting them short enough not to touch the ground..Once that happens it takes frequent cutting to get the quick to receed as well as a very long time..

[Lunareclipse]

Originally Posted by reeskujo

If you don't mind me asking why is it you don't cut your dogs nails?..When you don't cut their nails it makes the quick grow longer and when the quick gets to long you'll have a hard time cutting them short enough not to touch the ground..Once that happens it takes frequent cutting to get the quick to receed as well as a very long time..

I don't trim one of my dog's nails because he never needs it. He keeps his own nails wore down.

[reeskujo]

Originally Posted by Lunareclipse

I don't trim one of my dog's nails because he never needs it. He keeps his own nails wore down.

I've known dogs like that but for the ones whose nails do grow they need to be cut..Seigi's grow like crazy..I've got to cut his a minimum of every 2 weeks or they will actually start to curl!

[Lunareclipse]

Originally Posted by reeskujo

I've known dogs like that but for the ones whose nails do grow they need to be cut..Seigi's grow like crazy..I've got to cut his a minimum of every 2 weeks or they will actually start to curl!

I have one of those too. Sammy, because she doesn't get around very much, her nails grow fast and very thick. I trim hers every two weeks.

[akismaster]

Originally Posted by reeskujo

If you don't mind me asking why is it you don't cut your dogs nails?..When you don't cut their nails it makes the quick grow longer and when the quick gets to long you'll have a hard time cutting them short enough not to touch the ground..Once that happens it takes frequent cutting to get the quick to receed as well as a very long time..

Hmm... I feel like my dog's nails isn't an issue at the moment. As long as it's not affecting his mobility, it's not an issue for me. Like I said I trim the hair below his paw because it makes him slip from time to time. I don't want any accidents to happen with that long hair below his paws.

Whenever me and Obi do our runs, I always evaluate if there's something different about him. At present, I don't see anything wrong with it. XD

Do breeds differ in nail growth?

[dogsweatergirl]

Dog's nails are usuallly not a problem, my dog files his down by running around but would never let me cut his nails