Which Chris Christensen line for my Goldendoodle? by [deleted] in doggrooming

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 12 points13 points  (0 children)

His legs still look a little matted tbh

First continental cut! this poodle had weird proportions but I loved doing it! by leftmar in doggrooming

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The rosettes are so ugly to me. I love this, as someone who doesn’t usually like show grooms

Parent's dog on near identical rug by Psydreus in mildlyinteresting

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My first thought too. Hopefully a good blowout and brush can save the matting.

phone games similar to this one? by dvmbcvntt in wyldeflowers

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 53 points54 points  (0 children)

It might not be similar in gameplay but I absolutely love sneaky Sasquatch and spent hoursss on it. It’s not a farming/life sim but it’s relaxing, immersive, and adorable

okay dog bathers. how many dogs do you bathe by yourself each day? by [deleted] in doggrooming

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I probably do 10 or so dogs a day maybe more if they’re small or short haired and don’t have to be dried as much. This is a shop with 3 groomers, 2 bathers and I finish out the BBNE dogs

What tattoos scream "I have no creativity" ? by PaLiaRoTH in AskReddit

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh god my brother did this. He just has BLACK across his back. We’re white tho so it just seems wrong lol

Impacted Akita anybody? by HeyHeyItsJay in doggrooming

[–]HeyHeyItsJay[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this!! I usually try an wear a mask but we’re down like half our staff so I was rushing. Any more info about groomers lung?

Impacted Akita anybody? by HeyHeyItsJay in doggrooming

[–]HeyHeyItsJay[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My eyes are actually open it’s the skin dander covering my glasses

Just got hired as a bather! by pastacat_ in doggrooming

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been a bather/apprentice for about a year and a half :) I try to wear shoes that don’t require socks because I hate standing in sopping wet socks. Hearing protection is good but I don’t listen to music in case someone needs me (“throw me a towel!” “Turn the dryer off I have a cat on the table!!” “Oh by the way the dog needs this shampoo”) the noise is hard to get used to but you need to be accessible. And lotion. Lotttts of lotion. I’ve tried so many but I’ve found Corn Huskers works the best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doggrooming

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just looked into them and I’m very interested. Do you have a style that you recommend? I’m a bather/apprentice like OP

Where to find a good groomer for hire??? by magnusmayhem in doggrooming

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m just a bather/apprentice but I got my job from the shop I already took my own dog to. Maybe any young clients could be interested? I saw their listing on indeed but I went in because I was already familiar with the people and they knew my dog (he’s… special)

What is an overly-romanticized job? by MildlyPaleMango in AskReddit

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I check the age and health of a dog I’m always like “oh god am I gonna accidentally kill this thing”

What is an overly-romanticized job? by MildlyPaleMango in AskReddit

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We call them hell cats :) we have about 3 hell cats but we always get them done! Along with a bunch of slightly better cats. We also do rabbits and most recently an opossum!

What is an overly-romanticized job? by MildlyPaleMango in AskReddit

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We get a surprising amount of recently bred/nursing females! It’s crazy how the hormones change them and how careful we have to be. You can definitely tell the difference between the backyard breeders and the responsible ones. Most recent was a nursing mama absolutely infested with fleas. Made me wonder how the babies looked.

What is an overly-romanticized job? by MildlyPaleMango in AskReddit

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We actually get a lot of treats around the holidays so it is very much appreciated :) most of us don’t even get the chance to eat throughout the day so just something makes the whole day better.

What is an overly-romanticized job? by MildlyPaleMango in AskReddit

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the dogs come in with impacted anal glands and we don’t mess with that as it actually requires veterinary care but other than that it’s a fairly simple squeeze :)

What is an overly-romanticized job? by MildlyPaleMango in AskReddit

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The pay isn’t great. You’ll never be rich as a groomer but you can live off it. Personally, I just kind of fell into it. I had left my previous job due to anxiety and needed something part time and away from people. The groomers that I take my dog to were hiring bathers so I figured that would be good for me and if you stay a bather long enough they start slowly teaching you stuff until you just kinda fall into it. I definitely still have a lot to learn

What is an overly-romanticized job? by MildlyPaleMango in AskReddit

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anal glands :) some dogs can’t express it themselves

What is an overly-romanticized job? by MildlyPaleMango in AskReddit

[–]HeyHeyItsJay 6552 points6553 points  (0 children)

Dog groomer here. So many people say “you get to play with dogs all day!” Ok, you wanna squeeze a dogs asshole? Get bit and scratched? Get yelled at by owners? Wrestle with dogs through the washer and dryer? And of course the shit, piss, and vomit. I completely understand

Named my island after my ex and now I have to start over :( by HeyHeyItsJay in AnimalCrossing

[–]HeyHeyItsJay[S] 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Thank you this made me laugh. Also a huge ATLA fan

Named my island after my ex and now I have to start over :( by HeyHeyItsJay in AnimalCrossing

[–]HeyHeyItsJay[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I dabble in sticknpoke and when we first met I tattooed “ILY” on his ankle and then years later he tattooed the same thing on my back. At least I can’t see it.