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Expertise
Questions that owners and groomers might have about the grooming of their pets. I have seen too often that people have dogs and no idea about the care of their coats, ears, nails etc.
Experience in the area
I have 16 years experience. I was a teacher at a grooming school for 5 years. I have worked on my own and also in various grooming shops. I have worked out west and in the midwest. The two regions have different problems that come up.
Education/Credentials
Graduated Great Lakes Academy of Pet Styling. Also went to 250 hours at Arlington Heights Illinois school. Have attend various seminars and continuing education. Taught grooming for 5 years at Great Lakes. Have owned my own business for 16 years and also work at a pet resort. Lots of experience, seen a lot over the years. Would like to possibly educate people on the care of their dogs.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Stephen | 01/05/12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
| Sanjaya | 01/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Stephen | 11/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your valuable information. Then I ..... |
| Emily | 06/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for you help! |
| Carlie | 04/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much! |
Recent Answers from Gail A.
2012-05-10 shaving vs cutting with scissors:
Hi Lee, Without seeing a picture of the pup it is hard to say. If the dog had very long hair that was matted, meaning too hard to get a comb through it would probably need shaving. Hand scissoring a
2011-11-08 Skin cut:
Hi, I am so sorry about the delay, my Internet was down for 2 days and I was busy at work. I do not believe that getting a pup poodle shaved down will make the hair grow any better, in fact, I believe
2011-10-08 Husky hair clipping:
Hi Julie, Sorry about the delay, I was out of town. When you say to the "9s" I am assuming that they shaved Sven all the way down. Husky's really should not be shaved all the way down. They are a double
2011-06-09 Bad odor around dog's mouth:
Hi, There are many reasons for bad breath in a dog. Sorry about the delay in answering my mom was in the hospital. Brushing the teeth is very good, but sometimes there may be a problem with the gums
2011-06-07 fur on dog's paws:
Hi Emily, Goldens can grow a lot of fur in their pads. When they get professionally groomed we take a clipper and carefully shave the pads of the paw clean. Goldens also tend to have a lot of allergies
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