{"id":559,"date":"2019-04-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/blog\/dog-grooming-fails\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T15:33:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:33:06","slug":"dog-grooming-fails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/blog\/dog-grooming-fails\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Grooming Fails and How to Avoid Them As a Groomer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><div class=\"d-none d-lg-block\" style=\"height:35px\"><\/div><div class=\"d-lg-none\" style=\"height:17.5px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one thing to know all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/hot-industry-trends-in-pet-businesses-2660622\">latest pet industry trends<\/a>. It\u2019s another matter entirely to know how to groom a dog successfully and not get caught up in the common dog grooming fails.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123petsoftware.com\/start-dog-grooming-business\/\">start a dog grooming business<\/a>, you need to know the difference.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the most common dog grooming fails that rookie groomers make \u2014 and what you should do instead.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dog Grooming Fails<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>Biting Off More Than You Can Chew<\/h2>\n<p>The most common dog grooming fail? Biting off more than you can chew.<\/p>\n<p>In grooming, this usually happens when you accept a project that you haven\u2019t built up the skills to deal with.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say an owner comes in with an Afghan hound. The dog is beautiful and sweet and the owner is looking for a regular groomer, so of course, you say yes.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the problem: you\u2019ve never groomed an Afghan hound before, and they\u2019re one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/lifestyle\/dog-breeds-that-require-a-lot-of-grooming\/\">most difficult breeds to groom<\/a>, along with Komondors (for the famous dreadlock coats) and Bichon Frises (who have hair instead of fur).<\/p>\n<p>If you take on a dog that you don\u2019t actually know how to groom, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re going to do a bad job. Not only does that cost you a return customer, but it can also cost you that owner\u2019s friends as well, as the owner will go home and talk about what a terrible job you did.<\/p>\n<h2>Failure to Brush Around Bath Time<\/h2>\n<p>Failing to brush before bath time is high on the list of dog grooming fails.<\/p>\n<p>Dogs with long hair can easily get matted when they get wet, and like long hair, long fur tends to get tangled when it comes in contact with water.<\/p>\n<p>That will make brushing much more painful later on (and mess up your grooming job further down the line). Plus, brushing helps remove any dead hair from the dog\u2019s coat, and any tangles can trap dead hair.<\/p>\n<p>So before (and after) they get out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123petsoftware.com\/pet-bathtub\/\">the tub<\/a>, make sure to get acquainted with the brush.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/dog-bath.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"dog grooming fails\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Nail Trimming with the Wrong Tools<\/h2>\n<p>For many owners, trimming their dog\u2019s nails is a difficult task best left to those who know what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<p>Hint: that\u2019s either you or the vet.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, nail trimming doesn\u2019t get any easier for groomers, especially if the dog doesn\u2019t like having their nails trimmed. However, there are things you can do to make it easier (or harder).<\/p>\n<p>For example, cutting a dog\u2019s nails with dull clippers is a surefire way to create a terrible experience for everyone involved.<\/p>\n<p>Humans have nails, but dogs have claws, and claws contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doghealth.com\/care\/tips-1\/2469-claws-vs-nails-what-do-dogs-have\">nerves and blood vessels.<\/a> They\u2019re also directly attached to the phalanx bone at the end of the toe.<\/p>\n<p>When you cut a dog\u2019s claws with dull clippers, you crush the nails instead of cutting them. This can do a lot of damage to the claws and significantly increases the risk of slipping and injury.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also much harder to be careful of the quick if you have to fight with your clippers (if you cut the quick, you will cause pain and bleeding and the dog won\u2019t trust you with clippers anytime soon).<\/p>\n<p>Be kind to your visitors. Replace your clippers often, make sure they\u2019re sharp, and never rush into clipping.<\/p>\n<h2>Shaving Too Close<\/h2>\n<p>Shaving mistakes are one of the most common dog grooming fails that owners complain about. But while their owners are more vocal about it, it\u2019s even more uncomfortable for the dog.<\/p>\n<p>Some dogs get so matted that you have no choice but to shave them. But if you shave a dog too close to their skin, you can cause razor burn, especially if the blades are broken or dull. If the owner doesn\u2019t know the dog has razor burn, the dog could easily get a skin infection.<\/p>\n<p>To that end, always make sure that your clippers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123petsoftware.com\/dog-grooming-shears\/\">grooming shears<\/a> are sharp and have new blades that won\u2019t catch and skip. It\u2019s the single most effective way to avoid razor burn, and it helps you give a more even haircut too!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/shaved-dog.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"dog grooming fails\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Getting Shampoo in Their Eyes<\/h2>\n<p>The owners won\u2019t see it, but every groomer knows the heartache of a dog crying because there\u2019s shampoo in their eyes and they don\u2019t know how to get it out.<\/p>\n<p>This can happen if you\u2019re trying to bathe an uncooperative dog or you\u2019re moving too quickly through the bathing process. No matter how many dogs you have waiting or how difficult the dog is, you have to take extra care when bathing a dog\u2019s head and face.<\/p>\n<p>Many modern dog shampoos are designed to be safe for a dog\u2019s eyes, but the best solution is to avoid it altogether. Always go slowly, cover the dog\u2019s eyes when you wash and rinse their face, and always make sure to rinse thoroughly. If you have a difficult dog, get someone to help you wash their face.<\/p>\n<h2>Letting the Dog Outside Right After Grooming<\/h2>\n<p>This is definitely at the top of the list of dog grooming fails. For many dogs, every mud puddle and poop pile is a friend they haven\u2019t met yet.<\/p>\n<p>Especially if they just got a bath.<\/p>\n<p>Even the best-behaved dogs will try to roll in things after a bath. Most of the time, this is because they\u2019re trying to get rid of the weird new scent in their fur and replace it with something familiar, though for some dogs it may be a form of stress relief.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, you don\u2019t want to have to bathe a dog twice. Save yourself the trouble and keep dogs indoors after grooming.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/09\/dog-messy.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"dog grooming fails\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Trying to Start a Dog Grooming Business?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to start a dog grooming business, then you know one thing for sure: there\u2019s so much you have yet to learn, from what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123petsoftware.com\/best-professional-dog-grooming-supplies\/\">supplies to buy<\/a> to how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123petsoftware.com\/dog-grooming-prices\/\">set your prices.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the most common dog grooming fails, that you may forget about is not purchasing a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123petsoftware.com\/petgroom\/\">business management software<\/a> to help your business thrive.<\/p>\n<p><a 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