grooming techniques

[Christin]

Ok, so don't laugh at me... I bought a pair of clippers to trim Lilly's fur since it has gotten a lot warmer here in chicago. I want her to have a short coat for the summer since she's so active and gets too warm very easily. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start? - like back or legs first?

Thanks guys!

 

[Polly]

Hi!
I would start here:
http://mycockerspaniel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=168

Then I know if you search u-tube you will see lots of vids on grooming cockers.

Personally, I start with the head... ears first..

 

[manuel]

I do the face and ears last because all the loose hair makes their head shake and they get less cooperative.

 

[Hersh'sMom]

I do the face and ears last because all the loose hair makes their head shake and they get less cooperative.

I actually do face and ears first because that's when the blade is coldest.

 

[DotInFlorida]

Not sure it matters a great deal where you start - especially for a pet trim. I do Ellie's feet (bottoms) first and then her face and ears as she hates those the most.

 

[deborah]

The head and ears makes the biggest overall visual difference. Sometimes, I just do ears, head and the underside of feet. Your pup will look so much sharper. It doesn't have to be done all at once, you know