Irish Setter Groomer

[Valerie Short]

I live in North Hampshire UK my groomer is retiring and I will be in need of a professional groomer for my boy is there anyone out there in my area?

[Susan Andrews]

I use Shampoo and Setters in  Poole Dorset

01202 731661

Probably too far for you.  She shows her dogs so is excellent at grooming the irish setter.

Good luck

Sue

[Valerie Short]

Thank you Sue for your suggestion, it is quite a way to travel but that area is one we enjoy visiting for a day out so could be a possibility.

[Catherine Carter]

I live near Romsey and groom my Setters myself for shows ! I can show you how to do it yourself, it is very easy !

[Ellen Turberfield]

Wish I lived near to you Catherine I could do with a leson myself, it,s the neck I'm just worried i'll make a mess of it (",)

[Catherine Carter]

Have you got thinning scissors? They are best for the neck and under the ears.

[Ellen Turberfield]

I have thinning scissors I do manage his ears it's just his neck that worres me, there seems to be lots of fur hanging over his collar at times (",)

[Valerie Short]

Thank you Catherine for your offer. Bracken is a very heavy coated boy and not keen on having his feet trimmed especially the front ones. But the big problem at the moment is due to my back/hip problem, so I am not as flexible as I would like.
In the past I trimmed my two bitches but their coats were much easier to manage and they enjoyed the attention.

I will post a photo of Bracken for your comments.

[Catherine Carter]

I think it would be easier if somebody can hold the dog in a stance similar to a show stance , especially holding the head and you running thinning scissors downward , starting under the ear and all the way to the chest bone in a v shape....it is difficult to explain in writing. For the feet, I find it is easier if the dog is lying down and somebody is distracting them with tit bits while you are trimming the feet. I think there are videos on YouTube showing on how to do it. It is best to trim little at a time rather then too much! You can also do it in several sessions not to annoy the dog too much! :-)