how to groum bishon frise at home?

Answer 1

Welcome to my world. I own 2 bichons and I groom them myself. They aren't show quality cuts, but I am quite pleased with how they look. I invested in good clippers. They are made by Andis. I purchased Osters first, but didn't like them. They got too hot in my hand. They sell a glove for this. But, I returned them and got the Andis, multi-speed, which I like. Also, the groomer I took my dogs to let me stay with them. I got to watch everything they did, so I was able to pick up a few tips. Make sure your dog is clean, dry and mat-free before you start to cut them. I cut my girls with the pet cut or puppy cut look. They don't have the fluffy show look when I am done, but it is much easier to take care of. Also, you need good scissors. You shouldn't use the clippers on their heads or legs, and this is where the scissors come in. I also have a good horse hair bristle brush. The fur on a bichon is much like ours, and I find I get no static when I brush them, and they do not like the pin slicker brushes you find a the pet stores. You should already have a wide tooth metal comb. I like the ones that have the rotating teeth. Below are some websites I found quite helpful whenever I decided to do this myself. It really isn't too hard. I set up a card table, and I have an arm attached to it so that I can leash my girls to the table. You can find these at www.petedge.com and a multitude of other pet supplies at reasonable prices. The first few times, you will be nervous, but don't let your dog know this. Just jump in and do it. talk to your dog the whole time, beause if they sense your fear, they will be fearful. Good luck. It is a true bonding experience and very worthwhile. Expect your initial investment into good grooming tools to be $200 or more. But after several cuts yourself instead of paying a groomer, your supplies will be paid for.

Patti C.

Answer 2

If you plan on groomer your dog on a regular basis, you should
pick your self up some electric clippers. Also you will need some
very small scissors and a pair of large ones, and a hair dryer.

I start by first combing the dog, to get out any mats, make sure
that when you cut her to remove mats, you car away from the
skin, not into it.

I give the dog a bath, whith any shampoo and I use conditioner.

Comb and brush out your dog, gentlely, and dry the dog.

Make sure you don't burn the dog, or make it to hot.

After the dog is dry, I trim around the feet to make them look
nice, and if you want to trim your dogs coat, I use the big
scissors to cut the hair on the body, and I just cut the same
amount off all over. For the face I use the electric clippers.
Be careful with those. Bishons have alot of hair on their heads,
like a bush, so just take off a little bit at a time, and any hair that
you want to work on more, do that at the end.

It's not hard, to groom dogs, but you do need to have alot of
patience.

Answer 3

For a dog like a Bichon Frise, professional grooming is much needed. You can brush your dogs fur at home, trim the fur around eyes and paws and you can clip the dogs nails at home - the rest should be left to a professional.

You can find cheap dog groomers, you just need to call around and ask how much they charge. They aren't as expensive as what you might think.

Answer 4

Whitening shampoo baths once a month, daily brushing to avoid overly curly fur, fur clipping every 2 months or so.... if you're uncomfortable clipping your dog's fur I would look into getting a professional groomer to do the job.

Answer 5

The Bichon Frise Club of America has a whole page about grooming online at http://www.bichon.org/grooming.htm

That should get you started. :)

Answer 6

I don't recommend grooming your bichon frise at home unless you know what you are doing. There are lots of groomers out there and they really dont charge as much as you think......I know someone who used to groom their own animal and i really felt sorry for the dog. It looked terrible.

Answer 7

If it is a prue bred, and you want it fluffly, then stroke it outwards, toward you. Make them short, fast movements to get good friction with the hair itself. You could get special shampoos to help it. I hope this is useful!