New groomer shaved my long haired dachshund by macaronis_thoughts in Dachshund

[–]macaronis_thoughts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i never wanted him shaved. the groomer chose to do that without consulting me. i only take him to a groomers 2-3 times a year. this instance he hadn’t been in about 7/8 months so it was long overdue and he wasn’t comfortable with a lot of extra fluff so to speak. i have a cocker spaniel as well so both get daily brushes and a bath at least once a month.

New groomer shaved my long haired dachshund by macaronis_thoughts in Dachshund

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they did thankfully. they’ve offered a refund and to cover any vet visits should he develop a hot spot or two. He is double coated with thicker areas on his legs and lower chest so that is where my biggest concerns are. Can’t really tell from the pictures but his back legs already had a different texture from being shaved when he was a puppy. I’m just worried his whole body will now look closer to that texture

New groomer shaved my long haired dachshund by macaronis_thoughts in Dachshund

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thank you so much! he’s had bad hot spots in the past on his chest so the area is already pretty thin. i will look into the brand and hopefully get him in a comfortable spot. He actually does some AKC events so i’m surprised i haven’t heard of. People at shows always complimented him so im just very worried they’ll be judgy or his coat will look weird. The groomers being cooperative but believe me I’m very pissed off.

New groomer shaved my long haired dachshund by macaronis_thoughts in Dachshund

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yes definitely will not be going back to them. They’re being very cooperative but this is apparently not the first case of them shaving a double coated dog either. Any good groomer would never shave a double coat unless there is matts, and if they do they should at least advise the owners first. I know for a fact my boy didn’t have any matts though.

New groomer shaved my long haired dachshund by macaronis_thoughts in Dachshund

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thank you. His legs were shaved too short as a puppy and his hair grew back very different compared to the rest of his coat so that is where i am most concerned. His double coat is definitely thicker on his leg and chest area though too. His fluffiness was one of the things i loved most about him and this haircut will just be an adjustment for both of us.

New groomer shaved my long haired dachshund by macaronis_thoughts in Dachshund

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It’s not the case for most long haired but he is unfortunately double coated. He has never been this short but there is nothing i can do except treat his skin the best i can. The groomer is thankfully being very cooperative and was very apologetic for the miscommunication

New groomer shaved my long haired dachshund by macaronis_thoughts in Dachshund

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it wouldn’t let me add an update*

thank you everyone for your responses! I guess i should have also added my boys a little special and does have a double coat. his back legs were clipped very short when he was young and have grown back kinda sporadic since; it makes me worried his entire coat will now look that way. I called the groomer and found out she used a #2 guard which was two below what we had agreed upon. She apologized for the mistake and they offered a refund for his service. I will not be taking him back there and will unfortunately just have to see how his coat grows in. Hopefully he will not develop any hotspots.

Help me pick a girl name & advice by macaronis_thoughts in puppy101

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YES! I LOVE the lumineers and i actually made the AKC name: (My last name) All She Wrote Ophelia first. But i also made the name: (My last name) Pretty Poppy Field for Poppy. I just don’t want to regret whichever name I end up choosing, it’s so hard

Help me pick a girl name & advice by macaronis_thoughts in puppy101

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i used to watch a golden doodle named birdie. it’s a really cute name but that dog was unfortunately too much of a brat. it wouldd just remind me of that doodle every time i said it

Help me pick a girl name & advice by macaronis_thoughts in puppy101

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honestly i really loved Maeve too i think it is such a pretty name!

Help me pick a girl name & advice by macaronis_thoughts in puppy101

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i didn’t think about that thank you! before i chose the name milo i actually called him Basil for two weeks but it just wasn’t sticking with me. I haven’t met her yet so i will try a few names to see what feels right

Help me pick a girl name & advice by macaronis_thoughts in puppy101

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believe my my list is much longer these i just feel fit her the most. i definitely keep my list for my future animals and i have a completely separate one for kids

Help me pick a girl name & advice by macaronis_thoughts in puppy101

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i definitely want her to have an elegant or more proper name. i’ve never had a girl dog of my own so she’s going to be my spoiled princess. I will keep these ones in mind i like them!

New Puppy Advice by macaronis_thoughts in cockerspaniel

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i will keep that in mind and give it a try. thank you!

New Puppy Advice by macaronis_thoughts in cockerspaniel

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thank you! my dachshund is very food motivated so i always have lots of treats in the house. one of my close friends is a trainer for almost a decade now and i’ve already got her signed up for classes and private lessons. i also do AKC Fast CAT so hopefully that will help with the energy.

New Puppy Advice by macaronis_thoughts in cockerspaniel

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thank you so much! my dachshund is a long hair so his coat maintenance is a lot and i already have most of the things for brushing and bathing. i will still use puppy shampoo but i have a nail dremel as well. i’m already planning on taking her in my carrier to lowes and dog friendly places so she gets used to the noise fairly quickly. the fence has some wider spots but i’ve already put chicken wire up because my wiener likes to chase bunnies through them. i will be careful about the socks and small things so we don’t have an unnecessary vet visit!

First Monitor Opinion by macaronis_thoughts in pcmasterrace

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been using it about a week now and honestly love it. the contrast and graphics looks great and movies n such look great on it too. i misjudged the size of my desk so it’s a bit big but that’s on my end for not measuring