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Do I Need Dog Clippers Since I Have My Dog Professionally Groomed?

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Summary: Many people choose to have their dog's professionally groomed. This is understandable since it takes effort to become efficient at grooming; however, this doesn't mean you shouldn't try touching up periodically.

Clippers are so handy to have at home. Some times you may want to do a simple touchup or other times your dog needs a whole new cut but it will be a few weeks before the dog groomer has time to clip her. Times similar to these you are so glad that you have what you need to do the job! Even if it is simply cleaning up her beautiful face so that she can see better without having to visit the dog groomer.

A variety of dog clippers and dog trimmers exist on the market today. Each has their own unique features and price. Some have cords and others are cordless. There are different sizes so you can clip down to the skin or leave an inch or two. Some of the clippers come with kits that include different blades. Most come with basic grooming instructions.

Amazon.com has a reasonably priced 12-Piece Oster Home Pet Grooming Kit . "It's never been easier to groom your pet...and get great results! This clipper kit offers a quiet, powerful clipper for quick and easy grooming."
The difference between a dog clipper and a dog trimmer is that a clipper is used for the overall dog cut. The trimmer is for close-up like around the eyes and ears and the finishing cuts. Dog scissors also known as dog shears come in different sizes depending on the need. It is important that you don’t expect your first dog cut to look professional. What you can save in money helps you to keep trying.
Amazon carries the Andis line, specifically the Power Groom Clipper. "This clipper is lighter, smaller and faster at 4500 rpm with its heavy duty high speed rotary motor Extremely quiet and maintenance free-no oiling or greasing of internal parts required Has the versatility of a cordless clipper when used with the AGR+ battery pack (sold separately) Includes #10 blade, oil, extra blade drive and a cord pack complete with a 12 foot heavy duty cord."

Amazon also has an excellent starter kit by Andis for those just wanting to give it a try without spending a fair sum. "The Andis All-In-One 16 piece Grooming Kit contains an extremely quiet, yet compact clipper equipped with a professionally designed pet grooming blade. The blade is adjustable stainless steel for professional grooming results at home. It has an ergonomic design for comfortable, precise cutting and a maintenance free motor."

When you purchase a clipper set, make sure you buy several blades at the same time. Blades dull relatively quickly when you are grooming a dog.



If all you would like to do is touch up what the groomer has done periodically in between groomings, then all you'll need is a basic trimmer. Trimmers are not very pricey, so you might as well get a cordless. Amazon carries the Andis 22965 Cordless Pet Trimmer. "The Andis BTB battery operated trimmer is lightweight and easy to use. It is great for quick trimming and touch-ups. Slim design allows for trimming around the eyes, nose and easy. The unit runs on two AA batteries."

If you have additional suggestions or have experience with dog trimmers or grooming tables, we invite you to leave a comment or suggestion below.

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