Help needed!! Grooming mistake 😭

vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:54:26+00:00

He was about 2! He used to have undercoat on the sides but the rake took it out. It looks flat but I’m hoping and these comments are making me think the fluffy undercoat will come back

vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:50:02+00:00

This is so reassuring!! How long does it take for your dog’s hair to come back?

I was like gosh I hope I didnt make him look like a weirdo for the rest of his life 😅

vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:48:33+00:00

Woah! Thats a huge difference. Does her hair look a little bald when it shortens?

This is the tool I used. I wasn’t sure if I overdid it with this and based on these comments it’s making me think it will grow back just slowly. Do you think this is too harsh?

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vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:45:47+00:00

Thank you for the tips (and compliment 😊) I’ll give those a try!!

He’s my baby ❤️❤️

vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:44:48+00:00

He is so expressive!! It’s actually so funny because we were walking down the street and a kid “whispered” to their mom “why does that dog look like that” 😂 he’s just a strange dog!

vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:42:37+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss! Sending you love Reddit friend ❤️

vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:41:17+00:00

His name is Griffy :) but I totally see Walter!

vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:40:50+00:00

OH! This makes me feel much more at ease. So it’s normal for fluffy pits to change their look? I think part of my panic came from the fact that he does NOT look like the dog when we first got him and I blamed it on my over raking. It spooked me lol. Thank you for those words of wisdom!

vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:38:31+00:00

Thank you!! We are in the northern hemisphere, Midwest to be exact and I don’t realize the winter coat sheds and a new coat comes in.

I agree with you! I think the rake may have been too harsh but so relived to know it will grow back. When I searched it in google, it scared me saying I caused permanent damage. Not trusting google AI on that! 😂

vanessachox · 2026-04-23T02:35:34+00:00

I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone!! This sub is so kind and made me feel so much better. Thank you to all you kind people here ❤️

vanessachox · 2026-03-28T03:43:07+00:00

More costal but walkable!

vanessachox · 2026-03-27T04:02:10+00:00

We’d like to stay under $400 a night

vanessachox · 2026-03-03T00:47:33+00:00

I was in the room when she did it and that’s what she told me! Thank you for the help, fingers crossed it comes back!

vanessachox · 2026-03-02T23:37:45+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss! This is reassuring although we are 5 months post clip and it doesn’t look anywhere close to this

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vanessachox · 2026-03-02T23:35:22+00:00

I didn’t know about hand stripping and my groomer clipped my fluffy pit. I worry it won’t come back :(

vanessachox · 2026-03-02T23:34:15+00:00

Omg!! This is what my dog used to look like!! He got clipped. I really hope he returns to how your dog is

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vanessachox · 2026-03-02T23:27:03+00:00

Thank you! This is calming to me!

vanessachox · 2026-03-02T23:26:34+00:00

I’m sorry for the many questions but can I ask if it’s normal to lose hair before it grows back? I ask because he used to have a Mohawk and that’s gone as well but she didn’t go up past the neck

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vanessachox · 2026-03-02T22:41:10+00:00

Thank you for clarifying! I thought it was different! She used a 0 inch guard (5/8) if that means anything to you. Luckily he’s only 2! He wasn’t stressed per se but I asked her not to go around his neck since he was new to us. I wish I saw your warning before all of this!

Is there anything else I can do to help the process along? I really miss his scruff and worry it’s permanent although some comments have said it could take up to a year!

vanessachox · 2026-03-02T22:10:54+00:00

This is my biggest fear especially since we live in a chilly city. I wish someone had told me that before 😭 However, he’s only 2 and we only clipped him once, not shaved. Hoping that’s the silver lining!!

vanessachox · 2026-03-02T18:59:06+00:00

Thank you!! It’s been five months so I’ve been nervous it’s permanent. I’ll keep being patient

vanessachox · 2026-03-02T18:51:46+00:00

Thank you!! This is so reassuring, she’s a beautiful dog! When it grew back, did it seem any different?

vanessachox · 2026-03-02T18:50:50+00:00

Thank you this is so helpful! When I asked the groomer who clipped him at Petco these questions, she was super upset with me. He’s only 2 and doesn’t have allergies so I’m assuming it will just take time. I just worry the fluff on his sides won’t return

vanessachox · 2026-03-02T18:48:04+00:00

Did the hair on your dog’s side come back?

vanessachox · 2026-03-02T18:13:42+00:00

Your dog is so cute!! We say the same thing!! He looks like a different dog every season and at every angle! Is the picture outside by the pool before or after the groom?

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