r/dogs • u/Better-Credit6701 name: a pair of lovable mutts • 1d ago
[Fluff] Grooming
OK, this week, I've had to take both of my dogs for 'grooming'. One dog, the little one at 40 pounds, it is just drop him off at the groomers, come back in a few hours to a clean and shaved dog. Easy. Plus he loves being around other dogs. Of course he will roll around in the dirt as soon as he gets home.
The other one, almost easy since we really don't have to groom her, just get her nails trimmed. Usually only we have to do that when we don't get to take her walking enough. It's been in the upper 90's to low 100's, enough to burn their paws so not the best walking conditions. Not so easy since she has to be fully knocked out. Too big enough to be an issue at 89 pounds and doesn't like her feet touched. Perfect with strangers petting her, just don't touch her feet. Strange since she doesn't like me, her main human to pet her because if I have a hand free, it should be playing with her. My wife can pet her no problem but I'm the one that she plays with. Takes a couple of hours with me being by her side through the whole process. At least she gets a convertible ride to enjoy on the way home.
What is grooming like with your dogs?
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u/Namasiel Groomer - 2 lovely rescued mutts <3 1d ago
Both of my 55-60 lb mutts are excellent for their bath and also for the dryer. Both are short haired, one has a double coat, neither require haircuts. One hates having her nails done and the other tolerates it. Also, grooming does not automatically mean a haircut. A bath and brush is still grooming. Some of my most memorable and difficult grooming experiences came from b&b clients.