What grooming Tools to use

[Karie]

Could you please tell my what grooming tools, you use on your dogs. Clippers,scissors and etc. Anything else I need? Also, where is the best place to buy them at?

I groomed one dog this weekend. I used an old pair of clippers, I had bought years back. Now, I am thinking of giving it a try again to save money. I am trying to get the right tools around to make it easier on us. We are so inexperienced at this! Any help would really be appreciated .

[Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles]

My have to have list.
Les Poochs brushes. The lime green one, the purple one and the matzapper
Steel comb - one with both wide and narrow tynes
Good scissors - $60 7 inch ones for rough cutting on dirty coats $150 8 1/2 inch for clean coats
Nail clippers

My don't want to be without list
Blower- not to be confused with hair dryer - this blows dust out of coats before washing, cuts down time in general brushing and blows the water out of freshly washed coats so they can air dry with dreads.
Andis 2 speed clipper with no. 10 for bellies, no. 40 for feet blades [and 1 1/2 inch extension for fleece coats]
Thinning shears

My nice to have list
Curved scissors
Short scissors with rounded tips for using around eyes on wiggly puppies
Standing hairdryer for table fluffing...fluffing takes out all the last little matts, and is good for drying babies quickly, but is not the best look for doodles.

[Karie]

Great list!! Thank you so much! Looks like, I need to go out and buy a few more things for next time! You really helped me out.

[Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles]

You are welcome. Maybe we should have a grooming products list too.

[Karie]

That's a great idea! I like that!