Monica Marcott
New Member
My lil dog Holly is constantly getting matted. My other dog likes to "chew" on her fur ( I swear its his favorite hobby) In order to keep her mat free I would be at the groomers weekly with constant brushing. With 2 teenagers I honestly can't do this financially anymore. I am ok with a shaved Cocker rather than her being matted. Also I live in Florida so she really does not need to have a full cocker coat, if its chilly she will wear shirts.
I have tried at 3 three brands of clippers to do home grooming. Every single one has jammed up with her fine overcoat. I have actually been able to return 2 of them but one they would not even take back ( will not shop at that store again since it was their salesperson who said "OH that will work JUST FINE on an American Cocker")
In short, nothing I have gotten seems to work, I have had the Andis brands I see people talking about, 2 of the clippers were over $100.00 just to get clogged with fur after 3 little swipes. So either it's me or the it's the clippers.
I see I need a dematting tool, which I plan on getting today either at petsmart or ordering it on Amazon. I have all kinds of brushes. I have several hair cutting scissors, which I have tried hand cutting her....that does not go well! She's ok with just being there while I do it but I am not a hairstylist and so much fur!!!
Any suggestions on other tools that work well on the fine upper coat of a cocker but strong enough to get through the bottom layer are greatly appreciated.
Nails and Ears are not a problem at all. Holly will honestly stay there and let me do basically whatever I want to her provided there is not a loud noise (IE Vacuum, blow dryer or pedi paw noise she HATED that one.)
Thank you so much!
I have tried at 3 three brands of clippers to do home grooming. Every single one has jammed up with her fine overcoat. I have actually been able to return 2 of them but one they would not even take back ( will not shop at that store again since it was their salesperson who said "OH that will work JUST FINE on an American Cocker")
In short, nothing I have gotten seems to work, I have had the Andis brands I see people talking about, 2 of the clippers were over $100.00 just to get clogged with fur after 3 little swipes. So either it's me or the it's the clippers.
I see I need a dematting tool, which I plan on getting today either at petsmart or ordering it on Amazon. I have all kinds of brushes. I have several hair cutting scissors, which I have tried hand cutting her....that does not go well! She's ok with just being there while I do it but I am not a hairstylist and so much fur!!!
Any suggestions on other tools that work well on the fine upper coat of a cocker but strong enough to get through the bottom layer are greatly appreciated.
Nails and Ears are not a problem at all. Holly will honestly stay there and let me do basically whatever I want to her provided there is not a loud noise (IE Vacuum, blow dryer or pedi paw noise she HATED that one.)
Thank you so much!