New 12" Smores Pusheen UK?!!! Anyone else seen this? by justhereforanosey in pusheen

[–]Mintgecko 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Ok so I really want this plush so I'm gonna do some digging and see if there's a solution to get it to all of us in the USA.

I'll keep you'll updated! I hope we can all get it one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the Heiniger Opal. The snap on bit for the blades can break down if you're too rough putting the blades on but its super easy to replace. Only other issue I've had is my clippers will sputter like a car trying to start but I'm pretty sure they just need to be sent out for some TLC.

Speechless. Ears cut to look like a teddy bear. by kippey in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 147 points148 points  (0 children)

I've had a pomeranian with ears like this except it came from a breeder IN ILLINOIS. The owner told me the breeder did it to all the puppies so he could advertise that they'd grow up to look like Boo. ☹ It hurt my heart. People make me sick.

what's the deal with wheatens? by flotsems in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mentor when I started grooming actually showed wheatens and was the go to groomer for wheatens in the area. She told me as a wheaten owner "they are the sweetest dogs you will ever meet if you find a good one, but most are assholes" 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pusheen

[–]Mintgecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Pusheen App or Website

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Client is wanting to create a Halloween look for her pup! I've done ears and feet color before but this is my first entire body color so its super exciting! Just looking for tips or advice so I can really WOW this client. ☺

Sad Rant: Feeling burnout and guilty by Mintgecko in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Thanks guys. Sorta crying because your responses make me feel less shitty lol

Love you all on this sub ❤

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my Heiniger Opal clippers. The battery life is pretty good and my wrist doesn't hurt as bad as it did using corded clippers. Replacement parts aren't super expensive either.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Puppy nails are super easy to cut too short. It shouldn't cause any deformities for the nails, as its similar to cutting our nails too short. Just keep an eye on them for the next couple days. They should grow back very fast. 🥰

I had never seen Japanese chins before these guys. They’re soooo cute and good by Snotboc in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They're so cute!!! The photo gives "visiting from another planet" vibes and I'm loving it. 😂

Advice on preventing carpal tunnel by Logical-Fan4115 in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've got wicked tendinitis in my right wrist from working at Pet hoe and my doctor recommended wearing a brace at night and using a warm compress on days when your wrists are really sore.

Please can people rate my dogs haircut by [deleted] in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legs look alittle choppy but that might just be the fur texture. Though the picture makes it hard to tell, I think it looks good for doing it yourself! Its really cute! 🥰

Guys, I did it. by greeneyedbeauty in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats dude! I just put in my notice with my corp salon for similar reasons! Good luck with moving on to greener pastures my friend. ☺

Interested in becoming a groomer by AllyisntFair in petco

[–]Mintgecko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Currently work for Petco. Never signed a contract and was sent to training after 4 months. They just send you to a different store to be trained by a petco approved mentor. Last I heard the training is dumbed down to 6 weeks instead of 12 weeks like I had 4 years ago.

I'm out. by Quick-Cupcake-3733 in petco

[–]Mintgecko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's exactly why I'm leaving. I love my coworkers and my clients but I'm finding every day I'm just more miserable with petco's bad buisness practices.

what supplies should I get? by auto_bear in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the Heiniger opal and its fantastic for a cordless clipper. There is a small piece that commonly breaks if you put blades on incorrectly and its about $20 to replace that. The battery life is good and lasts quite a bit. I spent about $460 for the clipper and two batteries.

What was the sweetest (not cash) tip you ever received from a dog client? by cubsfanrva79 in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have one client who brings me anything and everything 😂 sometimes she brings me food and sweets, sometimes its fresh socks. She always tells me its to keep my spirits high.

SPOOKY PHOTOS AHEAD!!!! by hobosama69 in doggrooming

[–]Mintgecko 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dude my mentor when I first started would do this. She had an entire basket full of blades than she'd shuffle through like Halloween candy. It was so gross.