Lightfoot Dog Grooming

02/23/2023

My grooming availability is now filling up very quickly before my extended maternity leave. Please speak up if you would like to get in before I am off the clock as I have very limited spots left in the next 2-3 weeks. 🍼🍼

07/30/2022

Local artist Jennifer Tassmer is taking commissions for pet portraits! Look at this beauty hanging in my office! She really captured the expression of this Portuguese Water Dog so beautifully!

06/17/2021

Grooming prices are going up! My associate is going to start demanding fair wages!

12/24/2020

Wishing you all the joy of the season!

04/10/2020

04/10/2020

04/01/2020

Suggested Grooming Tools-

There are a lot of great products out there to get your working on your dogs coat efficiently. Every groomer has their preferences for brands and styles that fit their hands and budgets. This is some of the gear I am familiar with and use daily. I have smaller hands and groom 30+ dogs a week.

If you need a great resource for help choosing and purchasing and maintaining tools that are right for you, please support small business and contact Susan Lefebvre at Sharp ‘N Works LLC. She’s has great inventory and is very knowledgeable. 603-225-0428.

Clippers-
These usually come with a 10 blade

https://www.amazon.com/Andis-Pro-Animal-5-Speed-Detachable-Clipper/dp/B00J0GOC1I/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3583KA0ZNTBOB&dchild=1&keywords=andis+dog+clippers&qid=1585699062&sprefix=Andis+dog+%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-4

Blades-

10 (this is for sensitive parts like foot pads and sanitary areas)

https://www.amazon.com/Andis-Carbon-Infused-UltraEdge-Clipper-64071/dp/B00063MRLG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1XM1VTNIJODJQ&dchild=1&keywords=dog+clippers+10+blade&qid=1585699199&sprefix=10+dog+cli%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-3

7f (this is for lion faces and butts or an all over short shave)

https://www.amazon.com/Andis-Carbon-Infused-UltraEdge-Clipper-64071/dp/B0002ZFOVI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1XM1VTNIJODJQ&dchild=1&keywords=dog%2Bclippers%2B10%2Bblade&qid=1585699199&sprefix=10%2Bdog%2Bcli%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-3&th=1

15 (this is for under metal combs for longer lengths. Alone it clips the hair very very close to the skin!)

https://www.amazon.com/Andis-Carbon-Infused-UltraEdge-Clipper-64071/dp/B002GCCPSU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1XM1VTNIJODJQ&dchild=1&keywords=dog%2Bclippers%2B10%2Bblade&qid=1585699430&sprefix=10%2Bdog%2Bcli%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-3&th=1

Metal blade combs-

https://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Professional-Animal-Attachment-3390-100/dp/B002RBWL1G/ref=sr_1_2?crid=299WE66WA7DYP&dchild=1&keywords=dog+grooming+clipper+attachment+combs&qid=1585699607&sprefix=Dog+grooming++clipper+comb+at%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-2

Brushes/ combs-

Slicker -

https://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Slicker-Bamboo-Handle/dp/B005E1E9R0/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=dog+grooming+bamboo+slicker+brush&qid=1585699665&sr=8-12

Comb -

https://www.amazon.com/Andis-2-Inch-Steel-Comb-65730/dp/B004UTDHP2/ref=pd_sbs_199_2/133-8688607-1239430?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004UTDHP2&pd_rd_r=649980ac-474a-49a7-a8b1-4022604b32a3&pd_rd_w=IjQzh&pd_rd_wg=yZgAc&pf_rd_p=77d9ece3-ba03-48a3-9331-a8ad0ae5731c&pf_rd_r=V008S17D41JQGSGXNJE3&psc=1&refRID=V008S17D41JQGSGXNJE3

Brushing spray-

https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Christensen-Divine-Brushing-Spray/dp/B00FH3OPN8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3UILEMXSKQP76&dchild=1&keywords=chris+christensen+dog+grooming+products&qid=1585699851&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=Chris+chri%2Cpets%2C164&sr=1-2

Shears-

Curved

https://www.amazon.com/Kenchii-Scorpion-Grooming-Shears-Curved/dp/B001L9ZKDG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3BC503IZSVXYC&dchild=1&keywords=kenchii+grooming+shears&qid=1585703495&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=Kench%2Cpets%2C177&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRVNWR0sxUkpMUlhNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODAwODMwM0c3Q0E3VVVUWlRIUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg4NDk0MTZPSzA2T0s0UTlRNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Straight

https://www.amazon.com/Kenchii-Scorpion-Straight-Grooming-Shear/dp/B002FPHITY/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3BC503IZSVXYC&dchild=1&keywords=kenchii+grooming+shears&qid=1585703610&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=Kench%2Cpets%2C177&sr=1-7

Nail clippers-

https://www.amazon.com/Millers-Forge-Clipper-Safety-Medium/dp/B0111SLMUQ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1ONT8V8N8S318&dchild=1&keywords=millers+forge+dog+nail+clippers&qid=1585699893&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=millers+%2Cpets%2C170&sr=1-5

03/31/2020

Another view of foot clean up.

03/31/2020

I had some issues where I was blocking the camera filming this one, so there is a second video with better visuals coming.

03/28/2020

03/28/2020

03/25/2020

03/25/2020

Hi Everybody! In an effort to possibly offer some aid to you while we are all keeping safely home to avoid and help contain COVID-19, I have started making some grooming videos demonstrating some basic scissor and clipper work that might help you keep your dog’s hair functional until you can seek professional service again. I will be starting with Portuguese Water Dog hair cuts as that is the bulk of dogs I see (and models I have available) . I will make more videos on request if you need something specific and I have a dog available to demonstrate what you are looking to learn. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for guidance! Good luck and stay healthy!

Alex