How to trim in front of a dogs eyes and sanitary area

In this video I show you how to use thinning shears or a clipper to trim away the hair in front of your dogs eyes and then how to shave the hair away from around the anus. Although this is demonstrated on a Shih Tzu the techniques shown will work on any breed. This video is for educating and I do not recommend anyone take sharp objects to an animal unless you feel confident and capable you can do so without harming your pet.

[@AdamAragon]

She's so cute!

[@rachelleann2011]

I'm in love with her

[@kimm31]

I’m new to your channel but I love how sweet & gentle you are. I like your personality & teaching methods. I’ve purchased sooooo many grooming tools but I’m still scared to death when I do the sanitary area!!!! ☹️ I’ve heard you shouldn’t do it up & down & that you should go from side to side. 🤷‍♀️I’m just afraid I’m going to hurt my furbabies so I still pay a groomer & ive got 5 dogs! 💖

[@GroovyGroomers]

Hi Kim, I am new to my channel too, lol! Thank you for your supportive words. It's natural to have some fear when trimming these sensitive areas, we don't want to hurt our dogs. The most likely way you would injure your pet during a sani trim is if they were to sit down on the blade so I can see why you have been advised not to go up and down. In my experience the hair grows in many directions around the anus so it takes a few different angles to remove the hair but I encourage doing what you feel works best for you, even if that means hiring a groomer. I see now I should have explained better that as I lift Emmy's tail I am gently holding her in place and I am prepared to back my clipper away if she starts moving. In that moment I would reassure her, set her back in the position I need and praise her for holding still. Thanks for watching!

[@jennieortega4987]

What about pee?