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High end dog grooming with a Scandinavian touch in Kilmore Quay by award winning Swedish groomer Mia No sedation
Evening and weekend appointments avaliable.
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All types of coatcare for your four legged friend performed in a clean and calm enviroment. Specialicing in hand sc******ng and hand stripping of both pet and showdogs. Member of the Irish professional dog groomers association

23/08/2024

😎 Trendsetters unite 💪

04/08/2024

Do you want to learn more about handstripping and pet styling of Border Terriers?

The latest addition to my video library is an almost 2 hour long video on Handstripping and styling of the Border Terrier.

You learn how different coats can look, how to tackle them and correct stripping technique.

I also show how to style them in the correct way and how to avoid common mistakes.

This video is included in the monthly subscription that only costs 20€/17£.
It gives you unlimited access to almost 90 videos and courses that cover all aspects of pet grooming.

Styling
Techniques
Handling
Running a business
Creative touches
Vet care

and much more.

My 32 years in the industry as an award winning groomer and educator condensed into video content for you.

You pay monthly and can cancel anytime.

https://www.dreamdogz.ie/membership-intro/

02/08/2024

Mollie is such a sweetheart ❤️

27/07/2024

➡️ Try this out and thank me later 😀 ⬅️

Handstripping can be a killer for your hand muscles 😫

We have all been there when we cant even hold the ☕️mug after a handstrip session 😫

But working in the right way will make a huge difference.

Here is the secret to save your hand muscles :

✅. Work on a small area at a time.

✅. Lift the hair with your thumb on your way back to the area you are working on

✅. Dont twist your wrist- keep the wrist straight and let your elbow do the work.

✅ When you pull out the hair, stop your movement the minute the hair is out of the follicle

✅. Dont move your hand away from the area you are working on. Once the hair is out- just open your thumb and release the hair.
There is no need to move the hand away from the dog and release the hair somewhere else.

The secret is to minimise the movement.

✅ Dont grab too much hair and make sure to grab it at the tip.

I am using my favourite stripping knife- The Diamond Edition from .dk
This is the original coated non cutting knife

You can get it from .dk.uk if you live in UK.

Have any questions? Pop them in the comments or send me a DM ☺️

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17/07/2024

I need some help 🫣

I am working on a project ( or several projects 😅), and I need input from you guys 😘

If you could choose, would you prefer a learning experience delivered in video format or reading a book on a topic that interests you?

And if you choose video format- would you want it to be in-depth or more of an overview with an add-on option to dive deeper into the topic?

The image is just here to grab your attention 😅

13/07/2024

Do you live in or around Wexford- can you help Philip and Good Dog training and Daycare to find new premises?

24/06/2024

📌🐶Some thoughts on the occasion of another "viral" post on social media that dog groomers also share 🐶📌

We, as a profession, have a great responsibility to our clients.

They have the right to expect that we have the medical knowledge necessary to deal with crises in the salon. And if we are to give medical advice to our clients, it must be correct. Otherwise, the consequences could be devastating.

A "fact" post is currently being shared about not getting the backs of dogs with heatstroke wet because then various terrible things happen.

It comes in different versions, but they all have the same image attached: a dog lying on its side with towels wrapped around its paws.

Just because it says ‼️‼️SHARE!SHARE ‼️‼️in a post does not mean that the text is correct.... 😘 One of the posts shared a lot is made up by a "Mantra carver" - I am unsure if we really should take medical advice from a page that creates mantras.🤔

Make a habit of quickly checking https://scholar.google.com/ for scientific facts before sharing medical advice—unless the post contains links to various scientific articles for reference. You can also check with your vet to see if the advice given is correct.

The post in question is a mishmash of various "facts" that have been mixed up, misunderstood, and contradict each other.

First, there is the claim that dogs get organ damage if you cool down their backs by soaking them or putting wet towels on them.

-" Due to the cold, the veins contract and the high temperature (above 42 degrees), the proteins in the blood coagulate, making the blood thick and viscous.
As a result of the combination of the two, the heart can no longer receive blood, and the organs fail one by one due to the lack of oxygen."

Another version of the same post says something more amusing - " the proteins in the blood will collide if you cool the back, and that will cause blood clots."
I don't know how they think that will happen. 🤔Will the proteins suddenly go wild and start to bounce around in the blood vessels?

What the author of the post has confused is that when the skin is cooled, the vessels in the skin contract to reduce heat loss, and blood transport to the skin is reduced—the blood stays in the centre of the body instead.

This causes the dog's cooling to be impaired, as blood flow to the skin is otherwise step no. 1 in the temperature regulation process—the body sends warm blood there for the heat to radiate through the skin.

The rapid contraction of the surface blood vessels happens if we put the dog in an ice bath, not when using ordinary tap water. It doesn't damage internal organs because the body's flow is unaffected.
The same thing happens, for example, when it rains, and the dog's skin gets wet and cold.

Many studies have shown that dogs can be drastically cooled by immersing them in cold baths, sometimes even ice baths.

The studies concluded that the overall most effective water temperature for cooling in heatstroke is 10- 16°C, and no such damage, as stated in the Facebook post, occurred due to the baths.

The problem with the internal organs not getting any blood occurs when the body desperately sends more and more blood to the skin to get rid of the excess heat, not because the circulation to the skin is reduced.

DIC—disseminated intravascular coagulation, which is the technical name for the problem that occurs with the blood—does not happen at the initial stage when we try to cool the dog and, therefore, has no impact on whether the vessels in the skin contract or not.
It happens later in the process, sometimes several days later.
However, the author misunderstood what was happening. The blood does not clot like egg yolk or cold syrup.

And the proteins are not bouncing around and colliding...

The stress on the body caused by the heat triggers pro-inflammatory substances, which, together with the effects of dehydration, trigger the secretion of clotting substances. It also damages vessel walls and internal organs.
It doesn't cause viscous blood that sticks to the skin and causes oxygen deprivation.

The author is correct, however, that you should avoid wrapping the dog in wet towels on the fur-covered areas—not because it kills the dog—but because it reduces the evaporation of the water you have flushed over the dog. Evaporation is an important part of cooling, as the evaporation process consumes heat and, therefore, cools.

However, the author strangely says in the next breath that you MUST put a towel on the dog to cool it .... So the author seems a bit confused now. Was the towel dangerous or not?

"Cool paws and chest/lower abdomen with a damp towel."
And yes, if you don't have access to water to rinse off the dog, cooling the skin on thin-haired areas using cold towels is a good option.

The author has missed out on the fact that these are good areas because large vessels transporting heat from inside the body are located here. When the dog needs to get rid of excess heat, the blood is directed here, and that also means that when the dog needs to conserve heat, the circulation is cut off. All the terrible things they say would happen on the back will also occur here.

⛑️ What should we do if the dog gets heat stroke? ⛑️

All scientific literature agrees that active cooling of the dog before/during transportation to the veterinarian is a primary factor and a significant contributing factor in whether the dog survives.

Rinse the dog so that it is thoroughly wet to the skin. The cooler the water, the better.

Wind draughts over the wet body also increase cooling. At home, have a fan in front of the dog, and full ventilation/windows rolled down when driving to the vet. The wind draught over the dog’s body will help to keep it cool.

Check the dog's body temperature regularly and stop cooling when it is down to 39C. Otherwise, the dog risks getting too cold, which can also cause problems, including triggering heat-creating actions in the body.

Finally, the author is correct in advising giving the dog water. It is important that the dog drinks to prevent dehydration. The act of panting consumes a lot of fluids, so it needs to be replaced to avoid dehydration problems.

Here are links for those who want to read more and understand the process in the body and what treatment to do.

The first is a Facebook post by experts on canine heatstrokes—a much more reliable source than a "mantra carver".

https://www.facebook.com/hotdogscanineheatstroke/posts/pfbid036KZxhiKCz2EkFGK18C9H3A5ZRVWUR8Y71bAPqpHvHuuT1BrsnNVSYgPJXwDCotDml

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/23328940.2017.1367457
https://sci-hub.se/https://doi.org/10.1080/17415349.2016.1245119

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23/06/2024

➡️ Are you new to the grooming industry, and everything feels overwhelming? ⬅️

Do you feel like you don't know enough?

Do you struggle with managing client expectations?

Do you stress about pricing and scheduling?

Do you wish you had someone to help you navigate the whole thing and give you more confidence?

🐩Or have you been grooming for a few years and want to sharpen your skills? 🐩

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styling
prep work
handling
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creative touches, and much more.

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16/06/2024

Are you overwhelmed by everything in your grooming business 😖?

Manoeuvring client expectations, styling, your lack of speed, and financial stress. 🫣😢

Do you feel like you don't know enough 😢?

Spending hours Googling for information
How do I know what is the correct information? And it takes forever to gather it 😖

Do you feel that life would be less stressful if you had someone standing beside you, guiding you through the process?

I can help you out with all of those issues 💖

I have 32 years in the grooming industry and have educated groomers for the past 25 years, through classes, seminars, blogs and videos.
Learn from a multi-award and Best in Show winning competitive groomer, breeder/handler and former veterinary nurse.

You gain:

More confidence
You learn how to achieve a flawless finish., correct breed styles, easier ways to deal with mats, manage client relations, and much more.

More knowledge
You learn the facts about the science behind what we do in the salon, and you gain knowledge about different medical issues we can encounter -removing the guesswork.

Less stress and more control
You learn how to take control of your pricing and scheduling. And you learn to manage client expectations and when to say No! Without feeling like a failure.

The Educated Groomer offers an extensive library of videos and courses covering everyday grooming with real-life clients that are not always perfect.

No singing or dancing, just in-depth close instructions on :
What I am doing
Why I do it
How I do it.

Learn all aspects of grooming: styling, prep work, handling, client relations, the science behind everything we do, basic vet care that we need to know, creative touches, and much more.

I share everything you need to know to run a successful business and be happy with your work.

Like on Netflix, search for the topic: Watch the videos/courses as often as you want. No more blocking your schedule to watch a webinar at a set time.

Get non-judgemental advice in my dedicated Facebook group or One-on-one through direct messages.

Unlimited 24/7 access to an extended video library
, In-depth courses on different topics and Ebooks for download. Documents and educational material to pass on to your clients.

No financial long-term commitment - You pay monthly and can downgrade/cancel anytime you want.

The cost is only 20 €/month -less than 2 nail clips.

Do you wish you had someone to ask while working on a dog? Sign up for the Gold membership for 35€ and get instant help through Direct Message while you have the dog on the table.

08/06/2024

Meet Ted - a bichon in a non traditional trim 🥰

31/05/2024

🤩 I got a lovely surprise the other day ! 🤩

I have been awarded the "Guldsaxen/Golden scissor" award 2023 from the swedish dog grooming association- Sveriges Hundfrisörer.(For those of you that dont know- I am originally from Sweden and I am still a member of the organisation even though I live in Ireland now)

This is my second time to receive it 🥰

Here is the nomination :

"The award is given to Mia Övernäs for her genuine commitment where she constantly shares her experience and knowledge.
She offers tips and advice and always tries to push her colleagues in the right direction.
Mia also stood up during the year for major issues in social media and is one of the founders of the association.
Therefore, we on the board believe that the Golden Scissors 2023 should go to Mia Övernäs."

Thanks to Sveriges Hundfrisörer SVHF -ENDAST FÖR MEDLEMMAR I FÖRENINGEN! for the award ❤️

Its lovely to be recognised for the work i put in to help other groomers 🥰

And thanks to 4dogs.se for the gift card ❤️

✂️✂️. A good excuse to buy more scissors 🤣🤣

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25/05/2024

Belle the bichon is showing off a non traditional hairstyle 🥰

24/05/2024

21/05/2024

Pre-mixing your shampoo and storing it for a prolonged
time can lead to bacterial growth that can cause severe skin infections on you and the dog.

And if you combine that with heavy scrubbing and excessive use of deshedding tools, you have a recipe for disaster.

This applies to both grooming shops and pet owners who wash their dogs at home.

Reduce the risks by only mixing up what you need for the day, disinfect the mixing bottles and never store your shampoo bottles in the bath.

If you want to read more about bacterial growth and its risks, my blog post provides a literature overview on the topic.

https://theeducatedgroomer.com/bacterial-growth-in-diluted-shampoo-conditioners/

19/05/2024

17/05/2024

15/05/2024

➡️. Save your thumb. ⬅️

How many of you suffer from inflammation/arthritis/pain in your thumb joint ?

This is caused by the wear and tear our daily work puts on this fairly weak joint.😢

A lot of the damage comes from sc******ng and that's why its important to use scissors that reduce the impact on your hand.

Here are a couple of points to take into consideration to reduce the stress on your thumb joint:

✅. Use scissors with so called off set handles/shanks.
The thumb shank should be shorter than the ring finger one.
This allows your thumb to be in a more natural position.

✅. Use scissors with short handles/shanks.
They should be 1/3 of the total length of the scissor.
If they are longer, your scissors wont be balanced in your hand , putting more strain on it.

✅. Use scissors adapted to the size of the area you are working on.
Long scissors for large areas and short scissors for smaller areas.

✅. Use sharp scissors.

It should be like cutting through butter....
This is very important as you will otherwise put a lot of strain on your joints/muscles when you push the blade through the coat.

✅. Use your clipper as much as you can . Either with a blade or attachment comb. And use your scissors for the tidy up. You can shape in a lot of areas with your clipper- saving your hand.

These are steps that you can take to reduce the risk of causing damage, but also things to look into once the damage is done ❤️

Make sure to Follow to see the next video in this series where I will show what I did to reduce the pain and help my poor thumb joint when disaster struck me 15 years ago.
I was in so much pain that I couldnt use my thumb at all 😢

01/05/2024

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📚 With over 30 years of experience and 20 years of training groomers, I'm here to guide you every step of the way to help you suceed.

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🎬 Unlock the secrets to a successful grooming business with our comprehensive video collection, accessible anytime, anywhere.

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You pay for one month at a time, and you can cancel at any moment without any complications.

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Have questions? Comment or send me a DM 🥰

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01/05/2024

We need some grooming images in between all the puppy spamming 😅

Lottie is 14 years old ,but still going strong 🥰. She gets a short all over style so its less maintenance in between her appointments.

Lottie is sporting the nice photo collar I got from .b_tch ☺️

( and for those who wonder- I used a 5F Mastercut wide blade on her body and legs on Lottie and scissored her head using my AliExpress thinners )

29/04/2024

😱. Did you see the image at the start of the reel??😱

Thats how dirty your attachment comb can be 😳🤢

Make it in to a habit to clean them on a regular basis.

Just running them in the UV steriliser wont get rid of the build up- and that build up will actually prevent the killing of any bacteria/fungus that is under the build up.

I like to use a ultrasonic cleaner for this task- you can find cheap ones on Amazon. I think I paid 20 euro for this one.

You can also run the in your dish washer 👍( but I dont own one 😅)

What do you use to clean yours?

29/04/2024

❌. You cant handstrip a dog thats been clipped before!! ❌

- Or can you? 🤔

Its a common claim and its also sadly also teached in many grooming schools, that you cant handstrip a dog once its been clipped.

But this is not true.....

Yes, it can definitely be harder to do it, and if the dog has a "bad coat" and has a sensitive skin,it might be almost impossible.
Especially if its neutered as well.

And,it might not come out all at the same time... so if you want to restore a clipped coat, you will have to be prepared for a oddly looking dog for awhile if that is the case.

With dogs like that, you strip anything that comes out and then send the dog home and bring it back again in a couple of weeks time and strip whatever is coming out at this point.
You will have to continue to do this until you have removed all old clipped hairs.

But it can also be easy,like in the case with the dog in the video ❤️

So its a lots of factors to weigh in-

🐾. coat quality

🐾. hormones

🐾. the dogs tolerance to the procedure

🐾. the skins sensitivity

🐾. the owners tolerance of a patchy looking dog

I wished that the grooming schools didnt do a sweeping statement like "you can't", but instead said
" you need to evaluate the coat/dog"

I dont know if its lack of knowledge or lazyness that feeds this narrative? 🤔

What are your thoughts?

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22/04/2024

➡️. Are frontlegs your nemesis ? ⬅️

⭐️. Save this one and try it out for your next groom⭐️

Do you go back and forward when you do frontlegs and are never happy?

One of the reasons can be that you are not starting the leg in the anatomically correct point and that will make your brain annoyed when you look at the dog.

✅. Here is a simple way to make sure you are starting it in the right place:

The leg starts at the ELBOW on every breed/style- not up on the side of the shoulder ( unless you are doing an american cocker in a breed trim or a Poodle in a Dutch trim)

This is because we want the leg to move in a parallel line when we see the dog from the front.

The leg should move back and forward. Not out and in like a whisk.

If you look at the dog from the front- you should see a straight line down from the shoulder to the table.

The easiest way to create this is to run your clippers down to just above the elbow and then skim off the hair on the outside of the frontleg in the elbow area.

This will place the leg in the correct anatomical position towards the body and your brain will be happier 😘

Do you want to learn more tricks like this?
Sign up to my online video library where I dive deep down into different styling issues we can encounter.

https://www.dreamdogz.ie/online-groomer-training/

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17/04/2024

To all my subscribers at the Educated groomers video library ☺️

The new layout of the video library is up and running 🎉

There are still some minor things to sort out with some of the buttons on the member page ( so dont bother to click on the ones that are not going to the videos yet ) - but the library in it self is up and working ☺️

You asked for it, so I have changed the set up so that we can link directly to separate videos now ☺️

This means that when I post updates- you can go directly to the new video instead of searching for it.

📼. Something else that is new is that you can search for videos- If you want to watch all videos about cute faces for example, put in cute faces in the serach bar, and all videos with that tag # will come up.

You can also create a playlist with favourite videos or something you want to save and watch later.

The new library is not using "pop up " pages and I hope that will solve the issue some people have had earlier when they have tried to watch them.

You can still enlarge the video by clicking on the 4 arrow icon in the video toolbar.

I have tried to put videos in categories that I feel make sense🫣 Some are now listed in several categories as they cover several topics.

There are also some empty categories, I had to plan for the future, so there will be videos added there later on.

🇸🇪. All Swedish videos still have their own library, just scroll down on the Member page and you will find it.

I have tried to find all bugs, but let me know if you find something that is not working as it should 👍

Are you not a subscriber and want to learn more about this- head over to my page

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Did you see this one ?? The comment section is a continuous source for entertainment 🫣🤣 Its apparently questionable if I am a reel dog groomer 🤷‍♀️. What do I know?Maybe I have been dreaming for the past 30 years 😱And I will wake up tomorrow ( Like Pamela Ewing when she found Bobby in the shower) and realise that its all a dream....And that I am actually working at a PayPal callcentre 😱. Are you old enough to remember that scene from Dallas ? Or did you have to Google it 🫣🤣?

🐕Terrier heads styling tips 🐕 ‼️Don't make this mistake when styling long-legged terriers ‼️ If you read the breed standard, a long-legged terrier should NOT have a pronounced stop like we see on a schnauzer. When you see them in profile, the line from the top of the skull down to the nose is almost straight. Don't clear out the area across the muzzle between the eyes or between the eyebrows—remove the hair that goes into the eye in the inner corner and shape the rest it in. ✅This is how you create a correct head ✅ Draw a line from the inner corner of the eye to the nose on both sides and comb that hair up. Scissor/or strip ( depending on your technique) a slightly raised flat area that goes from the eyebrow bones, between the eyes, and down to the nose. Make it slightly sloping, but keep it straight—no dip at the stop. Create 2 separate eyebrows ( unless it is a breed with a fall - Wheaten,Kerry and Lakeland) Make sure that the beard is shaped in so nothing sticks out outside of a line at level with the cheeks. Don't leave the hairs in one long length like on a schnauzer- Shape it in so it keeps the shape even if you comb it up or out. 📌Check out my Live when I did a foxterrier head if you want to see it done: https://www.facebook.com/mia.overnas/videos/10219091893750492/ Do you admire the beautifully groomed Jaxx in the video? He is owned/groomed by the talented Petra Wagenknecht. Check out her work at Canisnova Hundsalong & Kennel 🥰 #petgroomer #groomer #doggrooming #doggroomer #petstylist #petgrooming #grooming #hundfrisör #dogsalon #petcare #petspa #groominglife #petsalon #doggroomerlife #doggroomers #doggroomingsalon #doggroomersofinstagram #doggroominglife #groomersofinstagram #doggroom #groomers #groomingdog #doggroomingofinstagram #hundtrim #groomingsalon #groomerlife #petgroomingsalon #petgroom#k9competitionsweden#terrierstyling

🐕Can you ruin the coat by hand stripping your terrier "too early" ? 🐕 The clear answer is NO! Its never too early 😘 I know there are people out there teaching that "you can't do a full groom on a dog until its 8-9 months old; that will ruin the adult coat" But that is just a myth, proven to be wrong by every show groomer/breeder/handler 😘 So don't be afraid to start early. The sooner, the better, as there is less hair to remove- making it quicker and easier. We all know how short a terrier pups attention span is 🤣 You can clearly see the old hairs in the video- making it very easy to know what to remove. This is my own dog Ned , who is a 12 week old border terrier. I just did a quick snippet now that we were at home, as I have set a rule for myself to only groom my dogs in the salon. And that's for two reasons—one is the obvious—hair everywhere 🫣😱🤣 The second reason is that I want to teach them a routine. When you are on the grooming table, this is what is going to happen. If I start doing them when they lay in my lap on the sofa, they have no clue about what rules they must adhere to now. This can also make them choose not to be close to me, as they never know when I might start pulling their hair. So, no handstripping at home 😅 I had hoped to do a Live today when I handstripped him, but my body decided against any work today- sorry for that🫣 But I promise to do some Live once I get going. #hundfrisör #k9competitionsweden #doggroomer #petstylist #hundtrim #doggroomersofinstagram #petgroomer #doggrooming #doggroomerlife #petgrooming #groomerhumor#petgroomingsalon #groomersofinstagram #groomerlife #grooming #doggroomingofinstagram #groomingsalon #doggroomingsalon #doggroominglife #petsalon #terriergrooming #handstripping #hundfrisörutbildning #groomerproblems #petstylistsofinstagram #doggroomersuk# #petgroomersofinstagram #petgroom #dogs

😫Painful shoulder when you are working?😫 Have you looked into how you use the comb? We tend to "overuse" our shoulder when we comb the dogs, leading to short, tense shoulder muscles in the long run. Here are a couple of short tips for dog groomers that can help you to avoid inflicting more pain ... ✅. Use your elbow and not your shoulder when you are combing . The movement should be towards your stomach- not moving the whole arm past your body ✅. Keep the dog below your chest- lowering the dog,allowing your shoulder to be lowered and your elbow below your chest will allow for a better blood flow to your muscles. ✅. Comb towards yourself When you comb away from your body, you must stretch out your muscles and use much more energy - putting more pressure on the muscle attachment around your spine/shoulder blade. Doing this for a prolonged time will give you issues in the long run. 💾Save this one 💾 Do you want to get a more in-depth look at it? I have done a 4 min long video that you can find on my wall 🙂 #doggroominguk #doggroom #groomers #groomingdog #doggroomers #groomertraining #furthereducation #petstyling #petgroomerlife #pälsvård #petgroomerslife #doggroomersintraining #onlinetraining #dog #groomereducation #coatcare #pain #hundsalong #ergonomi #doggroomingtips#doggroomingvideos #doggroomerslife #petgroomers #groomertogroomer #hundvård #doggroomertraining #petgroomer #groomingeducation #k9competionsweden

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😫Painful shoulder when you are working?😫 Have you looked into how you use the comb? We tend to "overuse" our shoulder when we comb the dogs, leading to short, tense shoulder muscles in the long run. Here are a couple of short tips for dog groomers that can help you to avoid inflicting more pain ... ✅. Use your elbow and not your shoulder when you are combing . The movement should be towards your stomach- not moving the whole arm past your body ✅. Keep the dog below your chest- lowering the dog,allowing your shoulder to be lowered and your elbow below your chest will allow for a better blood flow to your muscles. ✅. Comb towards yourself When you comb away from your body, you must stretch out your muscles and use much more energy - putting more pressure on the muscle attachment around your spine/shoulder blade. Doing this for a prolonged time will give you issues in the long run. #doggroominguk #doggroom #groomers #groomingdog #doggroomers #groomertraining #furthereducation #petstyling #petgroomerlife #pälsvård #petgroomerslife #doggroomersintraining #onlinetraining #dog #groomereducation #coatcare #pain #hundsalong #ergonomi #doggroomingtips#doggroomingvideos #doggroomerslife #petgroomers #groomertogroomer #hundvård #doggroomertraining #petgroomer #groomingeducation #k9competionsweden

Ned says Happy Monday!! We have sun here and I hope it stays ☀️Have a nice day and dont forget to check up my 2 previous educational videos - your thumb will thank you 🥰#petgroomer #groomer #doggrooming #doggroomer #petstylist #petgrooming #grooming #hundfrisör #doggroomersintraining #groominglife #doggroomersuk #petsalon #doggroomerlife #doggroomingsalon #doggroomersofinstagram #doggroominglife #groomersofinstagram #doggroomingofinstagram #hundtrim #groomingsalon #petgroomingsalon#k9competitionsweden #groomerproblems #borderterrier

Reducing the pain once the damage is done to your thumb joint.

😖 My poor thumb - part 2 😭 A lot of dog groomers suffers from wear and tear damage to their hands and especially the thumb joint. Are you one of them? This is part 2 of my video series on what you can try once the damage is done to your thumb joint. You can off course follow my tips to prevent damage to the thumb as well- prevention is always the best cure 😘 I used to be a sufferer 15 years ago. It was at one point so bad that I couldnt hold my coffe cup 😢 But I managed to turn it around and I am now pain free ( for now- I have started to develop osteoarthritis in my spine and fingers 😜 but that is apparently due to me getting old according to my GP 😱) Watch the whole video to see what I did to make it better and maybe it can help you too. This is part 2 , part 1 was posted the other day, so check out my previous Reels to see it ☺️ And feel free to share it with any of your groomer friends that struggle ❤️ #doggroominguk #doggroom #groomers #groomingdog #doggroomers #groomertraining #furthereducation #petstyling #petgroomerlife #pälsvård #petgroomerslife #doggroomersintraining #onlinetraining #dog #groomereducation #coatcare #groomingday #hundsalong #ergonomi #doggroomingtips#doggroomingvideos #doggroomerslife #petgroomers #groomertogroomer #hundvård #doggroomertraining #petgroomer #groomingeducation #k9competionsweden

Good Morning and Happy Saturday ☺️. Ned is back 😅. He is starting to get hairy and its soon time for his first grooming session🙂 Its important to start early on handstrip dogs so that they get used to the procedure. The benefit of doing it early is also that its only going to be a small amount that you need to remove, so its going to be quick. We all know that pups have a very short attention span 🤣

😖 My body is killing me 😭 A lot of dog groomers suffers from wear and tear damage to their hands and especially the thumb joint. Are you one of them? I used to be one 15 years ago. It was at one point so bad that I couldnt hold my coffe cup 😢 But I managed to turn it around and I am now pain free ( for now- I have started to develop osteoarthritis in my spine and fingers 😜 but that is apparently due to me getting old according to my GP 😱) Watch the whole video to see what I did to make it better and maybe it can help you too. This is part 1 and part 2 will be posted tomorrow - so make sure to come back and check it out 🙂 And feel free to share it with any of your groomer friends that struggle ❤️ #doggroominguk #doggroom #groomers #groomingdog #doggroomers #groomertraining #furthereducation #petstyling #petgroomerlife #pälsvård #petgroomerslife #doggroomersintraining #onlinetraining #dog #groomereducation #coatcare #groomingday #hundsalong #ergonomi #doggroomingtips#doggroomingvideos #doggroomerslife #petgroomers #groomertogroomer #hundvård #doggroomertraining #petgroomer #groomingeducation #k9competionsweden

➡️Save your thumb ⬅️

➡️. Save your thumb. ⬅️ How many of you suffer from inflammation/arthritis/pain in your thumb joint ? This is caused by the wear and tear our daily work puts on this fairly weak joint.😢 A lot of the damage comes from scissoring and that's why its important to use scissors that reduce the impact on your hand. Here are a couple of points to take into consideration to reduce the stress on your thumb joint: ✅. Use scissors with so called off set handles/shanks. The thumb shank should be shorter than the ring finger one. This allows your thumb to be in a more natural position. ✅. Use scissors with short handles/shanks. They should be 1/3 of the total length of the scissor. If they are longer, your scissors wont be balanced in your hand , putting more strain on it. ✅. Use scissors adapted to the size of the area you are working on. Long scissors for large areas and short scissors for smaller areas. ✅. Use sharp scissors. It should be like cutting through butter.... This is very important as you will otherwise put a lot of strain on your joints/muscles when you push the blade through the coat. ✅. Use your clipper as much as you can . Either with a blade or attachment comb. And use your scissors for the tidy up. You can shape in a lot of areas with your clipper- saving your hand. These are steps that you can take to reduce the risk of causing damage, but also things to look into once the damage is done ❤️ Make sure to Follow to see the next video in this series where I will show what I did to reduce the pain and help my poor thumb joint when disaster struck me 15 years ago. I was in so much pain that I couldnt use my thumb at all 😢 #doggroominguk #doggroom #groomers #groomingdog #doggroomers #groomertraining #furthereducation #petstyling #petgroomerlife #pälsvård #petgroomerslife #doggroomersintraining #onlinetraining #dog #groomereducation #coatcare #groomingday #hundsalong #ergonomi #doggroomingtips#handscissor #doggroomerslife

⭐️5 key elements in your schnauzer lines⭐️ They can sometimes be a struggle and you look at the dog when you're done and your brain is not happy but you can't pinpoint what the issue is. Here are five key lines that you need to get right In order for your brain to be happy: ✅. The back leg : I make the dog short all the way down to the hock at the back ,that will show off the angulation. Run your blade halfway out on the outside showing off the big muscle. But don't cut across the muscle. Look at how the hair grows . Anything that grows towards the back should be short. The hair that grows forward is the furnishing and should be longer. And then you have the transition area in between. ✅ 2) Skirt-that's not actuallya skirt. It's just hair that we leave UNDER the chest ,to make it look deeper. Its a "padding" So this is why it should not start higher up on the side. Because it's there to trick the eye that the dog has a deeper chest, it shouldn't be noticeable that it's there . ✅. 3) Front leg: the front leg starts where the leg attaches to the body. Put your hand around the elbow and clip short all the way down to your thumb. ✅. 4) Front: the hair in the front is just there to give an illusion of a strong chest. So just like with the padding under the chest, it should not be obvious that it's there. A dog with a really good front doesn't need any extra hair there Clip short down to the breastbone and then follow the cowlicks on the side of the breastbone. ✅. 5) The head: Clip the cheek short from the ear to the outer corner of the eye. DO NOT clip under the eye -that will cause the head to lose the box shape that we want to achieve,and it end up looking like a roll of thread. We want to head to look like a box or a brick when we see it from the front so it should be square . You want a straight line from the cheek and out to the side of the nose. This also means that you don't want anything of the eyebrows to stick out on the side T

Good Morning!Ned says that we dont need expensive toys - so get off the grooming supply website mum!! 🤣Its a rainy and windy miserable start to the week here in Kilmore Quay ☔️🌧️But I have something for you that will brighten things up a bit 😘Come back this evening and check out my video - 5 important points in your Schnauzer pattern -This will help you to succeed with your schnauzer styling 😘#hundfrisör #k9competitionsweden #doggroomer #petstylist #hundtrim #doggroomersofinstagram #petgroomer #doggrooming #doggroomerlife #petgrooming #groomerhumor#petgroomingsalon #groomersofinstagram #groomerlife #grooming #doggroomingofinstagram #groomingsalon #doggroomingsalon #doggroominglife #petsalon #terriergrooming #handstripping #hundfrisörutbildning #groomerproblems #petstylistsofinstagram #doggroomersuk# #petgroomersofinstagram #petgroom #borderterrier

Good Morning ☀️ Todays Ned 🥰 To brighten up your day ☀️ 🎶. Did you watch the Eurovision yesterday? The yearly question: Did the right song win? 🕺 I must admit ,that despite watching the show from start to finish, I still cant tell you how Switzerlands song sounds 🫣 It might be because I was also on Facebook and Messenger at the same time 🤣🫣🤪 I must head over to YouTube now and have a listen. #doggroominguk #doggroom #groomers #groomingdog #doggroomers #groomertraining #furthereducation #petstyling #petgroomerlife #pälsvård #petgroomerslife #doggroomersintraining #onlinetraining #dog #groomereducation #coatcare #groomingday #hundsalong #ergonomi #doggroomingtips#doggroomingvideos #doggroomerslife #petgroomers #groomertogroomer #hundvård #doggroomertraining #petgroomer #groomingeducation #k9competionsweden

Your daily Ned ☀️He is charging his batteries so he can continue to pester Nessa 🤣

Good Morning world ☀️ Your daily Ned is here to wish you a happy friday 🥰 The sun is out and we have been promised a glorious day here in Kilmore Quay . I hope your day will be filled with nice dogs at work, and maybe a sugary treat for yourself for your afternoon coffe 🧁( Fika as we Swedes say 🇸🇪) #hundfrisör #k9competitionsweden #doggroomer #petstylist #hundtrim #doggroomersofinstagram #petgroomer #doggrooming #doggroomerlife #petgrooming #groomerhumor#petgroomingsalon #groomersofinstagram #groomerlife #grooming #doggroomingofinstagram #groomingsalon #doggroomingsalon #doggroominglife #petsalon #terriergrooming #handstripping #hundfrisörutbildning #groomerproblems #petstylistsofinstagram #doggroomersuk# #petgroomersofinstagram #petgroom #borderterrier

➡️. How do I stop the s dog from pulling its leg/paw away from me ??? ⬅️ When you have been grooming for a couple of year, you are going to notice that most of the strain is actually not on you main hand( the one you use for holding your tools) It actually on the other hand... And thats because that this poor hand is used for all the statoc work- holding paws, holding up the body, holding the chin and so on. Static work puts a lot of strain on your muscles and will in the end, do damage to them. This is why its important to reduce the amount of stress to your muscles in your day to day work. I have found that by holding the dog in this way, there is no pressure on the muscles in my left hand or arm, as the dog cant pull away from me. When the leg is close to th body, there is no range for pulling- the leg is allredy close to the dog. I have also found that using a Groomers Helper ,that prevents the dog from spinning around, Its even easier to do this in a calm controlled manner. What do you think? Have you found another way that helped you? Share it in the comments so your fellow groomer friends can try it out ☺️ #doggroominguk #doggroom #groomers #groomingdog #doggroomers #groomertraining #furthereducation #petstyling #petgroomerlife #pälsvård #petgroomerslife #doggroomersintraining #onlinetraining #dog #groomereducation #coatcare #groomingday #hundsalong #ergonomics #doggroomingtips#doggroomingvideos #doggroomerslife #petgroomers #groomertogroomer #hundvård #doggroomertraining #petgroomer #groomingeducation #k9competionsweden

God Morning ☀️ Your daily Ned 🥰 Hope you have a nice day ❤️ #doggroomersofinstagram #petgroomer #doggrooming #doggroomerlife #petgrooming #groomerhumor#petgroomingsalon #groomersofinstagram #groomerlife #grooming #doggroomingofinstagram #groomingsalon #doggroomingsalon #doggroominglife #petsalon #terriergrooming #handstripping #hundfrisörutbildning #groomerproblems #petstylistsofinstagram #doggroomersuk# #petgroomersofinstagram #petgroom #borderterrier

💡Does you hand hurts at the end of the day? 😜 Its a common issue amongst dog groomers 😢 It could be down to how you are holding your clipper. If you "grab" the clipper, you put too much tension on to your muscles and that will cause pain in the long run. ✅. Make sure that the clipper is resting in your hand, as in- no tight grip. You should be able to flip it around, like you do when you play with a pen. Take the clipper, put it in your hand and see where it needs to be positioned in order for it to lay balanced. Then start to flip it around like a pen and once you feel that you have balance&control, stop the flip when the blade is facing down and you now have the optimal grip. The lighter your clipper is, the better it is for your hand ❤️ Which clipper have you found works best for you? I love my old Andis AGR + clippers, but all my batteries are slowly dying now 😭 So I have had to attach a cord pack to them and are stuck with a cord now. Join my educational website if you want to learn more on how to work in a ergonomic way so that your body lasts you until you are ready to retire ❤️ www.dreamdogz.ie/online-groomer-training/ Or click on the link in the bio 👇👇👇👇👇 #doggroominguk #doggroom #groomers #groomingdog #doggroomers #groomertraining #furthereducation #petstyling #petgroomerlife #pälsvård #petgroomerslife #doggroomersintraining #onlinetraining #dog #groomereducation #coatcare #groomingday #hundsalong #petstagram #doggroomingtips#doggroomingvideos #doggroomerslife #petgroomers #groomertogroomer #hundvård #doggroomertraining #petgroomer #groomingeducation #k9competionsweden

Ned says -Good Morning World ☀️. We are celebrating that Ireland is through to the Eurovision finals 🎉. And Sweden can celebrate a little bit as Bambi Thug is half Swede 😅 Enjoy your day and may it be filled with sunshine 🥰 ( yeah - I know my friends in Sweden got more snow 😱 Sorry guys !!! I know why I moved 🤣)

Oooh noooo- not another one 😱 🤬Angry clients 🤬 I have seen a lot of posts lately about client complaints and threats about social media bashing. and most of them could have been avoided with clear communication. Here are three simple steps that you can take to avoid the drama: 1). Always doublecheck what they mean with their description of what they want. How short is short? Sort all over -is that greyhound short? Or do they want to keep the ears and the tail? Do they really want to clip the body short or is it just the feathering? Never assume anything-we come from different worlds, so we have different images in our heads on how it should look. 2). Always go over the dog together with the owner owner at drop-off. ‼️Never skip out on this.‼️ if you are too busy to do this , then you need to rethink your priorities. Ask yourself -what do you prefer?-spending 10 minutes at drop-off going over the dog. Or spending hours with anxiety due to an angry client? If the dog is mattered, show that to the owner and show them how short the dog will be if you must shave it. don't just say -he will be short. Show them exactly how short so they know what to prepare themselves for. 3) if the owner wants something out of the ordinary done, like shaving a double coated breed. or an extreme change to the normal haircut, the dog gets. make them sign a paper!! Yes, the simple paper that states what they have requested and the date and the signature. That will save your back if they come back afterwards and complain on what you have done If you follow these three simple steps, your workdays are going to be so much nicer, as you don't have to live with the stress hanging over you about complaints. ❤️ Do you agree that these are the main ones? #doggroomingeducation #doggroomerproblems #petgroomer #petstylists #petstylist #hundfrisör #hundtrim #doggroomer #doggrooming #clientrelationships #doggroomeruk #doggroomingtips#doggroomingvideos #doggroomer

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