Breed specific grooming course at Hadlow College, Kent

[Goggins]

I dont think the camera shows just how overgrown and tatty her Ugg boots are (thank goodness!!)

It will be really nice to meet up with you all and I hope we all have a fun day out!!

[dizzytrish]

love the ugg boot look
jealous of the full tail too! Ella just has a stump!

see you all tomorrow!! hoping to get there about 8.30 depending on traffic!

[Holly Berry]

I'm sure you'll all have a great day and will learn lots and come back with beautiful dogs 

Enjoy your "cheap" course  not p'd off or anything  )

Pam

[dizzytrish]

Hi Pam
I'm sure the tuition will be second rate due to the price
does that help at all??

[debbiedaywalker]

Looking forward to hearing how you all got on and seeing the 'after' pics!

[karen488]

Nice to see everyone. Thought everyone did a great job. Feel I need to do a bit more to Bingley before I post an after pic. The kids hardly noticed, "his ears look longer" ??  Can't believe how much fluff I've taken out and he doesn't look more different

[dizzytrish]

Hiya, nice to see you all again, and meet some new faces!

Janet said the same about the handstripping, but unless you have a complete transformation like Ella, then it doesnt show as much, just looks more natural! not sure you made the ears grow though, maybe all the pulling

will sort out some pics when I can!

[karen488]

Ella looked amazing! And her coat did change colour    think  I will get there with Bingley (eventually!)

[Goggins]

  had a fab time with you all. Thought all the woofs did really well!!

Freya got in, had tea, fell asleep....my boxer thinks he's in heaven with no pulling at his ears and neck to make him play 

[dizzytrish]

I have added the 'after' photo on the other post, she is definately different now
I have found a couple of bits not quite finished, and longer bits! and realised I hadn't touched her back feet
Karen, I think when you look at the before pic, Bingley now looks sleeker and not as fluffy, and Darcy was so good just waiting around

I think all the woofets did brill, just have to practise and remember it willl all grow back!

[janandted]

What a great day yesterday  twas lovely to meet you all.....and wearn't the dogs good 
I was pleased to learn how to hand strip and to use the thinners , i did feel because Dave had so many people to help that i didn't get much help with the finishing off  it was all a bit rushed ,but there again what do i expect for £40  worth every penny 
I shall now order my equipment and get practising. Not sure wether to post before and after pics as she doesn't look that different despite the amount of hair on the floor 

[karen488]

Got my clippers and toe blade. Did 1 paw today. Think little and often is the way to go. Don't think they're looking too bad 

[Goggins]

  Freya's goodies came Saturday, can't get hold of the #5 blade so looking about for that one!!

[karen488]

Freya's goodies came Saturday, can't get hold of the #5 blade so looking about for that one!!

  £40 seemed cheap but what I've spent since!

[dizzytrish]

I had another go at Ella, and decided to put the clippers away, as I seem to be making more lines in her.
Think I will let the fur grow abit more, and then go over her. Have had to buy a grooming arm to keep her still!!

did anyone find out how to do the back feet? , didnt get as far as there!!