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I am an expert in terrier grooming and have been the expert on the dog grooming site for well over a year. While I am trained as an all breed groomer my true expertise is in the art of terrier grooming. Hand plucking for pets, to be specific.

Experience in the area

23 years as a professional pet groomer, 20 of them specifically working with wire hair breeds. Private residential business in Manhattan with over 250 client and have done over 30,000 groomings.

Organizations

Twin Brooks Kennel Club, former Board member Metropolitan Dog CLub, regular contributer to Groomer Talk at petgroomer.com

Publications

website: terrierific.net Allexpert.com educational DVD Groomertalk at petgroomer.com

Education/Credentials

NY School of Dog Grooming, apprenticed with major professional show dog handlers and breeders.

Past/Present Clients

website has testimonials available- I do not list private clients terrierific.net

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Recent Answers from ElizaBeth CRONK

2012-04-23 Rat Terrier well being with tumor:

Nathan,  22??????????? That dog has long outlived the law of averages.   This is a medical question more than anything else so I am not qualified to tell you anything other than you should consult a vet

2012-04-20 nail clipping:

Hi Jonathan  Why have you waited so long to get professional help? That fact alone is going to make this a difficult if not impossible thing to change at this point. You should have taken her to the vet

2012-03-09 My rat terrier:

Hi Sarah,  I really can't say since I have not seen the dogs.  You first said you bought a rat terrier, then you said it was a mixed breed- toy/mini -neither is a considered a real terrier but are toy

2012-01-26 licking:

This can be behavioral or medical. Most of the time this is a submissive behavior. If you live in a warm climate you may actually taste good to your dog since perspiration tends to be salty. If your dog

2011-12-29 yorkie-poo:

Hi Connie  That is is a cute story albeit frustrating I am sure. It sounds very much like your little fella is lonely for some 4 legged company and needs more activity and socialization. It is up to you

 

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