Today it is time for Sky to have a wash and brush-up. It is a good day for dog grooming as it is overcast and not too hot. Walked 'the boys' first thing so that Sky wasn't bouncing off the walls while I was trying to groom him. This is what he looked like when we got back from our walk ... it had been raining overnight and early this morning so he's a bit wet around the edges ...
First thing I had to do was comb his coat through before washing him ... here's what he looked like after the brushing and combing ...
Next he was placed in the tub while I cleaned his eyes and ears, clipped his toe nails and emptied his anal glands (yes, it needs to be done!).
I use hot water and get his coat totally wet before starting to add shampoo ...
Now he resembles a drowned rat more than a poodle!
When he's been shampooed and thoroughly rinsed off, I use ShamWow towels to absorb as much water as possible. Once he's as dry as I can get him with the towels I have him jump back up onto the grooming table. Next comes the long process of drying his thick coat. I only have a forced air dryer, no heat is involved, so it takes more forever to dry him. Below is the end result: a clean, dry and tangle free poodle.
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| Before Bath |
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| After Bath |
Now onto the shaving and clipping stages ...
