Kitty Talks Dogs: grooming Rudolph the American Cocker | TRANSGROOM
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 พ.ค. 2019
- Kitty Talks Dogs - Certified Master Groomer Kitty Dekeersgieter guides you through how she grooms Rudolph the American Cocker. If you have any questions or suggestions, please write them in the comments!
STEPS OF THE GROOMING PROCES:
- Preparing the products 01:29
- First brush through 01:53
- Clipping the nails 06:52
- Cleaning the dog's ears 07:24
- Carding the dog's coat 08:31
- Stripping the dog’s back 09:34
- Clipping the dog’s head 12:30
- Scissoring the dog’s head 14:57
- Bathing the dog 17:37
- Drying the dog and brushing out the coat 21:22
- Scissoring the dog's coat 24:10
Kitty's Facebook page: / kittydekeersgieter.off...
Transgroom website: www.transgroom.com/en
Groomania website: www.groomania.be/
As someone coming into a pure bred cocker in 2024, this is VERY informative. I will not be grooming the dog myself, but this is important to know what to look for, and how my dog SHOULD LOOK when taken to the groomers. Also the info about washing was also very important as I want to do the inbetween maintenance for the health and wellness of my cocker. Thank you so much for clarifying your products by the way. Helps me know what to buy for my cocker when doing at home care!
thank you for your very nice comment . it's my pleasure en mission to share my passion . please take a look below to our website for the products you can use for your dog :
transgroom.com/en/advice/thank-you-shampoo-and-conditioner-.html
kind regards,
You are honestly my actual hero, nobody does such in depth grooming videos like you. So clean and professional and everything is explained in an understandable way, no confusing fancy terms. You explain the purpose for all your actions too, it's great. So rare to see groomers explaining how they strip cockers. Thank you so much
Thank you so much! It is an honor for me to share my knowledge, tips and tricks with you all! I'm so happy to see that you enjoy the videos. Kind regards
You are a great hands on groomer, every other grooming channel on TH-cam just washes and shaves the dogs. You're very professional and informative.
Thank you so much for you lovely comment. It's my pleasure to share my knowledge with you.
Your work is excellent!
I would have loved my cocker to be groomed like this instead of clippers on his back. He developed lots of sores/bumps on his back.groins, belly and under the arms(arm pits). You did such a good job, beautiful grooming my dear!!!
Hello Magdaline, thank you for your feedback . From the moment the back and sides are clipped , the coat changes . on a young age you can recover the coat and handstrip step by step . maybe this is an option ? thank you for your feedback . Kind regards. Kitty
You are very calm and nice with the dogs. You are also extremely informative. You deserve way more subscribers and attention. Compared to other grooming channels I've seen, you're one of the best
Ohhh thank you . I am doing the best I can, and the most important I can say, is that I love dogs and love grooming. Those 2 together is a perfect match :-)
Awesome video. I have always had Cocker Spaniels and have had them groomed every 4 weeks. I never knew about their oily skin when I have had to bathe her myself. But watching this, I now know why my dog would always nap after grooming :)
Thank you Marianne for your lovely message. Happy that we could help you with the groom of your dog. Kind regards,
Thanks, your grooming is 100%
Thank you Kitty, you did a beautifu job of Rudolph! Thanks for sharing your talent.
Thank you Lynn for your nice comment. please keep on following us for more video's. Kind regards
Love your videos and commentary. It is very helpful when I groom my American Cocker Wally.
I really love all your videos!! I can't stop watching!! Thank you very much for sharing it!!
Ohhh thank you so much . so happy to hear that you are enjoying the video's . If we can help you with anything, please don't hesitate to contact us .
In the meantime, take a look at our website for all information: www.transgroom.com
@@TransgroomTV thank you!!! You are very nice!!
Very interesting video. I have never even heard of half your tools. You clearly know exactly what you are doing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)
Hello Jane, Thank you so much for your positive review & comment. Please check our website www.transgroom.com , if i can help you further , don't hesitate to contact us . Kind regards.
This is overwhelming to watch. Such detail! I've only had one elderly cocker and I can't imagine 3-4 hours for the whole process. But how beautiful Rudolphe looks! Since I am now waiting to adopt my second cocker, also a rescue, I will dedicate myself to more careful attention as I've seen here in your video. Charlie will be a family dog, so the goal is his health and comfort - not that labor intensive perfect appearance you have produced! However, I have learned so much just from this video, techniques that I can employ, to care for my much loved dog.
Thank you, Kitty!
P.S. I have bookmarked your website so I can order products!
Thank you Abby, for you wonderful review. happy to read and happy to share our knowledge with you . Please if we can help you with anything, don't hesitate to contact us . Have a nice day .
Very informative, thank you 😊
Very informative video, Rudolph looks great, thanks for sharing
You're very welcome Paul. You happen to own an American Cocker yourself?
@@TransgroomTV Hi Kitty, unfortunately I don't but have always be interested in the breed.
Hi Paul. It's a very interesting breed indeed.
You got me wondering. You're looking into the breed now or planning on getting one?
I love love the beautiful work on you dogs you are such a pro show the yorkie again thank you
Hello Mary , thank you, I wil see what I can do to do another yorky
Thanks Kitty, it's beautiful to see your attention to detail.
I just had my American Cocker groomed. I was very specific about wanting a show cut and really detailed about the techniques I wanted used, for example carding and stripping. I have watched many videos on grooming and felt very well informed for what I wanted. I made sure he had no mats prior to going to the salon so there would be no reason for him to be clipped. When I picked up my dog, I realized that he had been clipped along the ridge of his back and was shaved down too short, none of his length remained. His legs and feathers were pretty much untouched, and I can see all the clipper marks in the transition from his back to his skirt. No real blending was done. He is 11 months old and this was his first show cut. I was disappointed by the quality to say the least.
My question is, will his hair grow back as smooth as it was before, and what can I do to make sure it grows back as normal as possible?
Additionally, how much would one expect to pay for a grooming like the one you just demonstrated? I paid $125 USD for his trim.
And lastly are there any resources where to find quality groomers like yourself. Not just salon buzzes. Thank you!
Just want to come back about the price you payed for grooming. We are not in the possibility to judge about pricing. cause it depends from groomer to groomer. Reckon that a groomer works approximately 3 - 4 hours on a cocker. the price is correct . if the techniques are correct . hope you understand that price.
Hello Gustavo, thank you for your comment and questions. To get to your question, it all depends on how long the coat has been scissored ? Was it just one time or several times? We can't assure the coat will grow back like before. It can be curly and wooly. Use good products to hold the coat straight , like shampoo, conditioner and sprays. To have the normale coat structure back like it should be , never let the coat be shaved or scissored anymore. It will take some time, but if you try to strip the coat again and taking the wool out, it should work. I wish you all the luck !!
I would get a refund because for a shave down that is too much. I would have told you I didn't know how to hand strip if you had asked, but I have the knives and stones and am more than willing to learn! I would have made a deal with ya for practicing on your dog. I'm sorry, you should speak to your groomer and see why she didn't admit to not knowing how to hand strip. Good luck!
What a very beautifull Naturalis Result!
Hand stripping is so labour intensive!
This is a great video Kitty! Really informative. I would like to ask, my American cocker spaniel is almost six months old. I haven’t taken him to the groomers and right now his coat is still very wooly. I’ve bought a stripping stone, and a slicker brush. If I use the stone will that help with his transition? Also do you recommend I take him to the groomers? I feel like his sideburns are very long, but I’m afraid that if I take him to a cheap place they will razor too much. What do you recommend?
Hello Carolina, We are happy we can help & advice you. Is you Ami being sterilized or castrated ? Cause that can give a lot of wool. We definitely advice to use a stripping stone, that will help you in maintaining his coat and take out the wool. A professional groomer will help you on the way. Sometimes, it's a long road to find the best groomer for you and your dog. But I am sure, there are a lot of good groomers in the world that will groom your dog very nice .
Very beautiful thank you
Thank you Joan.
Kitty, wonderful video. Where can I buy this tool for handstripping for my Cocker Spaniel. Can you strip the undercoat on the sides with this as well?
Super video weer Kitty! Juist een vraagje. Kan het geen kwaad om de hond na het plukken te wassen?
Hallo Evelien dank je wel voor je vraag, ik zou geen Terrier of schnauzer wassen die 3 maand of langer niet is getrimd maar een Americaanse cocker die alle 8 of 10 weken word getrimd wel, ik heb eigenlijk nog nooit klachten gehad van trim exzeem ik hoop dat dit antwoord goed is en anders mag je me altijd contacteren. vriendelijke groeten Kitty
Dankjewel voor je antwoord Kitty! Hier kan ik wat mee! Groeten, Evelien
Where can I purchase the shampoos and conditional for my yorkie .? I I don’t want to ruin her beautiful hair
Hello Mary, below all my videos there is a list that takes you to the website if you click on teh products, you will love the shampoo and conditioners. Thank you for watching my videos
Is there any way to brush with a slicker brush that doesnt seem to bug them? My poodle always hates the slicker brush no matter how gentle I am. He wont even be matted he just doesnt like being brushed
There are really soft brushes on the market, look at the link below for the soft slicker brush we have :
transgroom.com/en/products/yento-show-coat-slicker-large-slicker-brush-for-dogs-and-cats
This is a really soft slicker, but still very effective to brush out. If we can help you further , please don't hesitate to contact us . Kind regards,
My poor American cocker had a bad grooming experience and we are looking for someone who is caring and detailed, like you are! Do you have any tips on finding a good groomer and trusting they will take care of him?
Hi lylli, thank you for your message. There are some really good groomer out there in the big grooming world. the most important issue is that you have to trust your groomer. Check the references , have a talk first , see what a feeling the groomer gives you . it's a process .
But i know of my experience there are a lot of good groomers.
Kind regards
Our cocker is 12 yrs old so her coat is getting thicker and it's harder to have a long grooming session. She ALWAYS gets tough mats in her armpits and inside her back legs. How would you recommend us dealing with those? It's so very hard to get to them!! She doesn't tolerate us lifting her legs much so it's just impossible to see the mats (though you can easily feel them) and you can't really get a brush in there. We had started having her armpits shaved, but I think it made it easier for MORE mats to occur. Do you have any advice??
Hello Tammy, sounds like a difficult situation for you and the dog! It can't be comfortable for him to have these matts. Keeping the coat short and brushing often is probably the best option. Shaving the matts out is the most comfortable way of dealing with them. We groomed a senior Cocker some time ago (th-cam.com/video/SeyCV6LXN0Q/w-d-xo.html) We also cut the coat very short for maintenance. It is still important to do some CARDING! This way the dead hair, the wool, goes out of the coat and doesn't have the chance to tangle up in the other hairs. Kind regards
Dear Kitty! Can you tell me how I can handle my poodle who hates being groomed? I do not have a groomer any longer so I must groom and cut his hair myself. When I want to cut the hair on his paws, legs, buttocks and face, he gets stubborn, turns away and growls. Worst case, he pinches me. What can I do? I have seen so many grom videos. Thank you, from Germany
LIKE.
I know this is an older video, but someone PLEASE help w advice on the nails. My dogs quick seems very long, so when I cut the nail it still doesn't seem short enough. Is there anything that can be done regarding the quick?
Hello Heather , yes some dogs when they get older the quick can be very long and I know that it must be very uncomfortable for the dog not to be walking on the pads but the nails are kind of in the way to walk normal. I would use the nail grinder and do this like weekly. The nail grinder is very easy in use and because it's quick rotation you can get really close to the quick without making the dogs nail bleed. transgroom.com/en/products?search=grinder
good luck, I hope this helped you
stay safe
I would be afraid i strip way to much and make a bold spot could you use the stone on labs and golden retrievers for shading
Hello Jamie, I would not recommend the stone for Labs. it would just not work , the hair it to short. On the other hand, for Goldens this is a perfect stone, to pull out the longer hairs , the hairs on the ears, and creating a natural model on the Golden. if you are looking for a tool shading , we can recommend this one:
transgroom.com/en/products/show-tech-shed-stopper-large-deshedding-tool-for-dogs
Hi Kitty, thanks for another wonderful video!! I would like to ask if I may, to explain the difference between carding and stripping. I saw you work on him, but I am still confused. With carding, is it a combing motion? And how much hair do you feed through? Also, with stripping how much hair and what kind of hair (if there’s any type of difference) do you pull out? Can you explain the thumb position and quantity? I am sorry to ask for details, please forgive me. I am in grooming school now and it is not very explanatory, it was the only one in what’s available in my area. I fear it will not be a superior education, hence me watching and absorbing all your videos!!!! I want to learn and be a very good groomer! I tend to put my heart into everything I do and have made the transition from human clientele to pet grooming! I am very excited and love working with animals!! Thank you so much for making your videos available, I am grateful to supplement my schooling with artistry and real teaching!! God bless!!
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! We are always happy to help any groomer expand their knowledge and become the best groomer they can be! You should never apologize for wanting to learn more! We are currently posting a 5-part series on how to create a rolling coat on a Brussels Griffon, these videos are also all about stripping and carding. You can watch the first one here: th-cam.com/video/9D_9kPqqNAE/w-d-xo.html . You can also follow the process on our website: transgroom.com/en/news
The difference between carding and stripping is: with carding you take most of the undercoat, the wool, out. These are hairs that grow in the same follicle as the top coat but have to come out. If there is too much undercoat in one follicle there won't be any place for the top coat to grow and the topcoat will get thinner, it will get another texture and lighter colour and it will not look good. The more undercoat you take out , the shinier the coat will be, the undercoat keeps the coat dull. For carding you place your stripping knife in a 45° angle and comb with the direction of the coat growth.
When you strip, you strip away the topcoat. You do this so that the follicle has more space for new hair to grow. The new hair will break through the skin in about 4 weeks. With stripping you can create all kind of styles, you can leave an area longer or strip it shorter and so on. How much you strip and in which areas depends on the dog, the breed, and the type of coat (rolling coat or staged coat).
I hope this answers your questions! If something it unclear, don't hesitate to ask!
Transgroom TV Thank you so much, I will watch them with much gratitude!! You are the best!! Many Blessings to you and yours!!🤓❤️🙏
How much baths do you recommend a month for Basset hound, and also for Doberman Pinscher?
Hello Leon, thank you for your message. Depending if the dogs are outside or inside the house. You can wash your dogs every 2 weeks. Except if your dogs are living outside , don't wash them in winter time.
you can wash them every 2 weeks, on the condition that you use the correct products. If we can help you further, please don't hesitate to contact us. have a nice day
Is it possible to become a curly Showspaniel flat? Curly like this dog? A English Springer. I am Groomer and Breeder,I try it since 2 years,I am in a "Curl shok ". Have you a Tipp?
Hello Sabine, It's not always possible to get a curly Spaniel flat... the dog can be scissored even the coat is genetic..we have a range of products to get the coat flatter... please look at our website: www.transgroom.com and if we can help you further please don't hesitate to contact us ...;Kind regards, Kitty
Esa máquina finde puedo conseguirla con esas variedad de cuchillas
hi , thank you for your message . Please , if we can help you further ,don't hesitate to contact us.
@@TransgroomTV tampa
I love all cockers, but the American cockers ar much sweeter and lovelier than the English.❤
Where do you work? I have a 3 month old miniature poodle and would like to get her groomed. However, I saw someone grooming a 3 month old miniature and didn't like what I saw. I live in New Jersey.
Hello Christine, I would love to come over but I live in Belgium New York is my favorite city. Follow your gut feeling and I am sure you wil find a good pasionate groomer. If you keep strugling please contact me again I can help. I have so many Friends that groom I can ask around for you. Many pasionate grooming greetings from Kitty D
@@TransgroomTV Hi Kitty, thank you so much for getting back to me. I reached out to a friend of mine who works in a vet's office and she told me she grooms her own dogs and offered to help me out. I enjoy watching your videos. You are so good with all the dogs.
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
At what age would you start stripping the dog?
Hello Aiyana, I was 14 Years old. when i started in the doggrooming world. So i really had a young age .