[nagdu] canine power tools

[Meghan]

When trimming the hair, I tend to trap what I want to cut in a fine toothed 
comb, then I can run the clippers along the comb and tada, no concerns 
whatsoever, and I can tell I got it all, because none is caught between the 
teeth of the comb anymore.  Poor Kirby, it is time for her to have this 
done, too.

Good luck,
Meghan
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From: "The Pawpower Pack" <pawpower4me at gmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 12:18 PM
Subject: [nagdu] canine power tools


> My best friend just dropped off my retired Border collie guide for a  few 
> days-long vacation at our house.  She also gave me her electric  clippers. 
> I am going to shape and trim the goldens' feet this weekend  as well as 
> thin out a bit of the fur on my retired guide's inner  thighs because 
> during our nasty humid New Orleans summers, her skin  gets raw from the 
> moisture that get trapped under so much fur after  she toilets and it can 
> lead to soars if not dealt with promptly.  I  usually have my vet do it 
> but since I've got lots of golden feet to  do-- 16 in total-- I may as 
> well shave her inner thighs as well.
> Has anyone used one of these before?  Anyone have any hints and tricks?
> I've shaved a bouvier so I'm sure this is the same.  There is a guard  on 
> the blade so I can't cut her but I'm looking for hints and tricks.   I may 
> need my husband to help since I only have full use of one of my  hands and 
> especially for the feet may need someone else to hold the  foot.
> Any other ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Rox and the "Kitchen Bitches:"
> Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD. and Laveau Guide Dog, CGC.
> "My goal in life is to become as wonderful as my dog thinks I am."
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> pawpower4me at gmail.com
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