All groomed and pretty

Kyleigh · 11-13-2012, 08:17 AM

Kyleigh certainly doesn't lead a 'sheltered' life, and this summer was no exception. She's been covered in mud, leaves, slimes, fish guts, dead gopher pieces, and anything else she can find to roll in.

It's finally cold here in Ottawa, so I took her in to the groomers (I WANTED to leave and have a nap, but she decided she was going to HOWL like crazy) so I ended up staying and simply holding her still while the groomer worked her magic.

2.5 hours later, I walked out with a very relieved puppy ... BUT she looks stunning!!! Here she is in all her glory posing on my bed. (Yes, I made that quilt too!)

Zeeva · 11-13-2012, 08:29 AM

I prolly have 3 to 4 favorite GSDs on this forum not including Zeeva and Kyleigh is one of them c: absolutely love her!

GSDGunner · 11-13-2012, 08:30 AM

She looks beautiful and so shiny!

holland · 11-13-2012, 08:31 AM

She's beautiful-looking at coat pics-makes me want one!

Gharrissc · 11-13-2012, 09:35 AM

Very nice

Bear GSD · 11-13-2012, 09:43 AM

She looks gorgeous, not a hair out of place......for now

Nikitta · 11-13-2012, 09:55 AM

She will be the belle of thr Ball! (I had to chuckle about her howling though LOL! MOMMIEE Don't leave me with this strange person!! )

Kyleigh · 11-13-2012, 10:04 AM

Thanks all!

I so did NOT want to take her out last night. I was thinking, can I not have her look pretty for more than 4 hours?

I did bring her out of course, but NO water, and NO forests ... the burrs that coat picks up are crazy!

The howling? OMG I was embarrassed! She was LOUD. BUT, there were some other dogs there that were just as loud, I've NEVER just dropped her off anywhere, and let's face it, grooming is NOT normal dog stuff. I'm sure she would have been content with me just cutting the burrs and mats out and giving her a good brushing. BUT, she was FILTHY so it was a bit beyond doing myself.

She was really good with the groomer. I was simply "there" and would hold her head every now and then, and just make sure she didn't try and jump out of the tub / off the table.

It was funny tho, because the groomer said if you did it more often, she'd be fine ... I asked ... how often ... well, at least once or twice a month ... EEEK At $90 a pop? I'll pass and do her myself in the backyard in the spring / summer and fall and professionally once or twice a year!

fuzzybunny · 11-13-2012, 10:29 AM

Wow, she looks gorgeous! What a pretty girl

Freestep · 11-13-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyleigh

The howling? OMG I was embarrassed! She was LOUD. BUT, there were some other dogs there that were just as loud, I've NEVER just dropped her off anywhere, and let's face it, grooming is NOT normal dog stuff.

It should be normal dog stuff! Honestly, had you simply walked out the door, your dog probably would have been fine. Mostly the howling and carrying on is for YOU, and she'll probably quiet down when she realizes you're gone. It was nice of the groomer to let you stay, but I'm sure you have other stuff to do besides stand there cooing at your nervous poopsie for 2 hours.

Professional groomers know how to handle dogs, she didn't really *need* you to stand there. In fact, most dogs are actually better behaved when their owner is NOT present. I know, it seems counterintuitive, but I speak from experience. Don't let the canine drama suck you in!

She looks great! $90 seems high, though. I just did three coated GSDs for $55 each--maybe I need to raise my prices!
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11-13-2012, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	All groomed and pretty Kyleigh certainly doesn't lead a 'sheltered' life, and this summer was no exception. She's been covered in mud, leaves, slimes, fish guts, dead gopher pieces, and anything else she can find to roll in. It's finally cold here in Ottawa, so I took her in to the groomers (I WANTED to leave and have a nap, but she decided she was going to HOWL like crazy) so I ended up staying and simply holding her still while the groomer worked her magic. 2.5 hours later, I walked out with a very relieved puppy ... BUT she looks stunning!!! Here she is in all her glory posing on my bed. (Yes, I made that quilt too!) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

11-13-2012, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zeeva Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,261	I prolly have 3 to 4 favorite GSDs on this forum not including Zeeva and Kyleigh is one of them c: absolutely love her! __________________ A dog's smile is on his butt! c:

11-13-2012, 08:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
GSDGunner Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Near Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 2,892	She looks beautiful and so shiny! __________________ Linda & Gunner 9/14/08 "The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only one whose answers I accept." ~ George Carlin http://www.youtube.com/GSDGunner

11-13-2012, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bear GSD Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,930	She looks gorgeous, not a hair out of place......for now __________________ Bear GSD 10/16/11 Elsa GSD 12/23/03 - 11/10/11

11-13-2012, 10:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	Thanks all! I so did NOT want to take her out last night. I was thinking, can I not have her look pretty for more than 4 hours? I did bring her out of course, but NO water, and NO forests ... the burrs that coat picks up are crazy! The howling? OMG I was embarrassed! She was LOUD. BUT, there were some other dogs there that were just as loud, I've NEVER just dropped her off anywhere, and let's face it, grooming is NOT normal dog stuff. I'm sure she would have been content with me just cutting the burrs and mats out and giving her a good brushing. BUT, she was FILTHY so it was a bit beyond doing myself. She was really good with the groomer. I was simply "there" and would hold her head every now and then, and just make sure she didn't try and jump out of the tub / off the table. It was funny tho, because the groomer said if you did it more often, she'd be fine ... I asked ... how often ... well, at least once or twice a month ... EEEK At $90 a pop? I'll pass and do her myself in the backyard in the spring / summer and fall and professionally once or twice a year! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

11-13-2012, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
holland Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,261	She's beautiful-looking at coat pics-makes me want one!

11-13-2012, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gharrissc Knighted Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,760	Very nice

11-13-2012, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nikitta Master Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 837	She will be the belle of thr Ball! (I had to chuckle about her howling though LOL! MOMMIEE Don't leave me with this strange person!! )

11-13-2012, 10:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,350	Wow, she looks gorgeous! What a pretty girl __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 3 yrs old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 6 years old

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