How NOT to Groom Your Dog
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How NOT to Groom Your Dog
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If only we had captured my sister-in-law and me attempting to groom our dog on video. It would have been perfect for a "how not to" guide or even won us a spot on Funniest Home Videos.
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Eight years ago, I adopted a gentle dog named Meisha, a beautiful mix of collie and husky, with striking grays, whites, and a touch of black. Initially neglected, she became a beloved part of our family. I usually took her to be professionally groomed, but one summer, I overlooked booking an appointment. With her groomer fully booked, an ill-conceived plan was born.
My sister-in-law and I decided to handle Meisha's grooming ourselves. It seemed like a simple task. Armed with a borrowed pair of dog grooming clippers from a neighbor, we were ready to make Meisha more comfortable in the summer heat.
In hindsight, borrowing clippers from a neighbor who still used a professional groomer should have raised a red flag, but we were undeterred. We started shaving with gusto, but soon realized it was a bigger task than anticipated. As Meisha patiently endured our novice efforts, disaster struck.
Unbeknownst to us, the clipper guard fell off, leaving Meisha with a reverse Mohawk?"a strip down her back much shorter than intended. Just then, the neighbor, kids, and my brother arrived, all shocked by our half-groomed dog’s new look. Meisha, understandably, retreated to the shade.
While my brother and the neighbor found the situation hilarious, my daughter was horrified. My sister-in-law and I weren't laughing; we had a tired dog with a mismatched haircut. We decided it was time to call in the experts.
After explaining the mishap to a professional groomer (without admitting fault), they managed to fix Meisha's disastrous cut. However, they did suggest I use sunscreen on her exposed strip. When my four-year-old daughter overheard this, she promptly declared she’d never let me cut her bangs again. Cue the awkward silence and laughter.
In the end, the groomers advised they'd fit us in anytime?"as long as I introduced myself as Meisha’s "mom."
The lesson here? If you're going to groom your dog yourself, ensure the clipper guard is secure! Perhaps read the instructions too. I briefly considered buying clippers to try again but, when I stumbled upon a photo of Meisha’s last DIY haircut, I promptly booked a professional appointment instead. I’m fairly sure Meisha thanked me with a grateful look, and to this day, my daughter won’t let me near her hair.
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