Groomer's Showcase: Fur Flyin' February Edition

It's February, and the PetEdge Groomer's Showcase is back with another collection of before and after grooming photos.

In this edition of the showcase, you'll see what happens when a groomer and an Airedale terrier meet for the first time, watch as two senior pets get fresh new looks thanks to our friend Elsebeth LaForge, and learn how a heavily matted Schnauzer says "thank you" to the groomer who takes on her tough tangles.

Let's get started!

Nadine Pranckunas
Portland, Maine

Airedale before:

After:

Nadine writes: I graduated from A+ Pet Grooming Academy in Gray, Maine on January 27th. This was my first Airdale. I felt comfortable grooming her because the cut is so similar to a schnauzer, which is my favorite cut. She was quite dirty and overdue for a grooming, however. 

The matts and snarls came out easily with my Les Poochs brush and Master Grooming Tools slicker brush. I wear a leather glove on my left hand while using the Les Poochs brush with my right hand.

We use the Hydrosurge Bath Pro 5.1 System at school and I chose the Tangerine Clean shampoo. I scrub all dogs with a Kong Zoom Groom Curry Brush for the massage effect and deep-down clean. Her back was shaved with a number 5 blade on my Wahl KM2 clipper. Head and ears with a #10. Skimming the light, fluffy hair on her legs with the #5 worked well. Finished up with straights and thinning shears.   

Elsebeth LaForge
Coastal Creations Pet Salon
Bucksport, Maine

About Elsebeth: Professional pet stylist Elsebeth LaForge has 10 years of experience in the pet grooming and boarding industry and a proven track record of success in pet styling and the humane handling of animals.

As a graduate of the University of Maine's Department of Animal Sciences, she has an understanding of the animal industry that encompasses the farm, veterinary, and animal industries alike.

Elsebeth writes: "This beautiful senior Schnauzer is Peter. His mom prefers him short. I clipped him with a #7F blade on the body and a #10 blade on the head."

Peter before:

Peter after:

"Pictured below is Angus, a 14-year-old Westie. Angus came to me for a Christmas makeover and we both enjoyed our time together very much. His coat was in great shape. I used a 7F on his back and scissored the legs, skirt and face."

Angus before:

Angus after:

 

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Nancy Krebs
CountryGirl Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting
Fowlerville, MI

Nancy writes: "This is Carl, the Labradoodle. I only see him once a year, and surprisingly, he was only matted in his armpits."

Carl before:

Carl after:

"Pictured below is Bella the Schnauzer. Bella was a matted mess. Throughout the groom, she kept giving me kisses as if to say 'thank you for helping me.'"

Bella before:

Bella after:

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Are You Ready to Be the Next Showcase Superstar?

Send your before and after grooming photos, along with a brief description of the tools you used and the challenges you faced to blog@petedge.com today! We have plenty of slots open for the next edition.

Thanks and happy grooming :)

Comments

[Rachel]

I would have cut the Schnauzer's face to have the classic Schnauzer look, the feathers on the legs, the moustache on the muzzle. Even just a hint of this, to have a Schnauzer look. He just got a basic cut down with probably a 10 blade, being matted. Leaving a little for eye brows also gives the dog a personality, not just another dog with a summer cut down.