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Roman Reign is working on her dissertation right now. Please try one of our grooming supporters! If you live in Austin, check out the Original Austin Dog Friendly List. If you life in Bryan/College Station, check out the new B/CS Dog Friendly List.
Check out those white and pearly teeth. Joy was on kibble for 4.5 years before she joined Maud on August 15th, 2006. On the left, you can see that on August 15th, Joy has nasty plague and tarter build-up. And her case is EXTREMELY mild compared to what I have seen. After feeding RAW bones (raw only, feed at your own risk), you can see a drastic change in her pretty smile. Feeding raw bone greatly reduces the need for teeth scaling. Joy is owned by Maud and lives in the Netherlands.
Check out those nails on Mouse (the big one). What nails? These short nails can be achieved and maintained easily with consistent dremeling. Tips:
Grooming FAQs: How do you scale teeth while the dog is awake? I find it very easy to do, while not always possible for all dogs. Also, some dogs have advanced tarter and plaque that scaling cannot remove. I personally would avoid sedating (putting a dog under) due the inherent risk. While sedating a dog for procedures is very common and low risk, there have been many cases of death. So I weigh the risks of the dog getting teeth scaled while awake versus potential death. I'll choose to do the scaling awake. I want my dog shaved for the summer. Why is it discouraged? I highly discourage shaving a double coated dog for many reasons. A double coat serves as an insulator against cold and heat. Shaving the dog will expose the dog's skin to the summer heat and the coat rarely grows back the same. I will shave a dog if coerced, but I would much prefer to do the furminator treatment, thin the coat with scissors, and trim feathers for a very tidy, easy to maintain, and attractive look.
Why don't you want to express anal glands? There is absolutely no need to do this whatsoever. The only reasons this should be done if the anal glands are impacted or infected. In these cases, a vet consultation is in order to fix the problem. The major sign of impacted or infected anal glands is that the dog will rub or scoot the rear on the floor, as if wiping the rectum. Sometimes, this issue can be fixed by examining the diet and adding fiber. You can safely add fiber to your dog's diet by adding canned pure pumpkin (in the baking section). The bottom line is that expressing anal glands can actually cause more problems than it may fix. My dog stinks. What could be the problem? Some dogs naturally have a stronger odor than others because they produce more oil. Also, if the smell is strong you could check other health problems such as 1. teeth, they might need to be cleaned 2. Ears with yeast infections smell pungent and strong 3. the dog may have a staph infection on the skin or from hot spots. 4. Food may be rotting in the hair around the mouth. While I wouldn't give pets baths unless needed, there are techniques to wash the dog every single day without damage to the skin. Some show dogs are washed 3-4 times a week. However, it is about washing the coat and not the skin. Instead of baths, you can also try a few things. 1. Spritz the coat with a 1/2 water, 1/2 listerine or vinegar solution. Rub into the coat with a towel and let dry. 2. Powder the coat with baby powder or baking soda and brush thoroughly. You must take the time to brush it out. I do this with my goldens often. 3. When you do bathe, rub baking soda into the coat first to deodorize it. Do you have a homemade ear cleaner? Sure do. Ingredients: 2 ounces White vinegar
Shake the solution
extremely well, until the boric acid powder is fully dissolved. Once the
powder is dissolved, add one teaspoon of the Betadine antiseptic, and ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I use this stuff, sometimes called spaniel ear cleaner, on Mouse maybe twice a month, especially during water rescue season. I used it on my Lowchen girl when I first got her, and her ears have been great since. However, I don't squirt the solution in the ear. I soak a cotton ball in the solution, and then put the cotton ball into the ear. Then squeeze and massage the ear, remove the used cotton ball. Massage the ear some more. Then use a clean cotton ball to wipe up the excess. I've found that using a hemostat to maneuver the cotton ball is much easier than fingers. If you have trouble finding boric acid, it is usually in the pharmacy dept of the grocery store or even at Wal-Mart.
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Contact: Email: Jennie@romanreign.com If you don't get a reply within 24 hours, then your email got lost in cyberspace. Don't hesitate to call or email. :o) Cell: 512.659.9190 Day: 979-823-8223 (also the fax). If it goes to fax, I will return your call. Some history: Roman Reign is now offering mobile dog grooming and training services in Austin, Bryan, and College Station, TX. I have been grooming conformation show dogs for the last 6 years with experience with toy breeds up to giant breeds. The dogs I have worked with have come from all walks of life: some terribly matted rescue dogs and numerous show dogs. I actually enjoy plucking ears, stripping coat, plucking coat, shaving feet, pulling out mats, scaling teeth, cleaning ears, and clipping/dremeling nails. For pictures of my work, please refer to pictures of Mouse, Holly, and Basil. I have groomed them exclusively for the show ring. Other breeds I have include shih tzus, shelties, yorkies, havanese, newfs, goldens, griffons, many mixed breeds, spinone italianos, numerous short hair sporting breeds, malamutes, and the list goes on and on... Philosophy: Every dog deserves the royal treatment once in a while (and so do you once in a while). My grooming philosophy is to get your dog's coat, nails, ears, and teeth is the best condition possible, giving your dog the same treatment I give top winning show dogs. Your dog should be clean and appear attractive without unnecessary shaving or cutting. Nails should be kept very short to prevent the from splaying which will cause structural damage to the foot. Ears should be kept clean to prevent infections. And teeth should be white and tidy to lessen the need for cleanings at the vet. I will also thoroughly inspect your dog for stickers, cuts, burns, mats, and other damage the coat and skin. This type of care if different from pet groomers as they have more of a clip and wash method of coat care. I'll also advise you on how to maintain a clean coat, sparkly teeth, and clean ears. Your dog will not get just a grooming, but it will get the ultimate SPA treatment. Grooming outside of the home available in Bryan/College Station. Call Ann Logan at 979.846.2236.
Is this your full-time job? Why do you do it at all? No, I'm a formally trained behavioral neuroendocrinologist, and I do consulting work. I do grooming because grooming is relaxing for me and for the dog. Besides, I'm addicted to stripping coat. All proceeds to towards working activities supported and sponsored by Roman Reign.
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