What scissors/shears do you have in your kit bag, and why?

SheltieLuver said:
Tell you a secret... my thinning shears and scissors... I buy from Sally's Beauty supply. They have some quality products. :). and you can get a hands on feel instead of ordering something that you haven't ever seen. Of course you can grab up some at your local dog show, but I know everyone can't always get there.
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Oops, missed that. Glad we're on the same page! If it weren't for my friend I never would have know I could get good quality shears at such a reasonable price. I was prepared to spend $50+ each on shears!

My Wahl Peanut, which I also bought at Sally's has made a world of difference, to me anyways.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/wahl-peanut-clipper/WAHL03,default,pd.html

I'm REALLY proud of myself for what I've accomplished with my grooming techniques. People are now always commenting on how beautifully groomed my girls look and wonder where I go. Its so neat telling them that I groom them myself. Their feet always look neat, tidy and professional now. I've even been debating putting together a grooming video.:smile2:
 
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OntarioSheltie said:
Oops, missed that. Glad we're on the same page! If it weren't for my friend I never would have know I could get good quality shears at such a reasonable price. I was prepared to spend $50+ each on shears!

My Wahl Peanut, which I also bought at Sally's has made a world of difference, to me anyways.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/wahl-peanut-clipper/WAHL03,default,pd.html

I'm REALLY proud of myself for what I've accomplished with my grooming techniques. People are now always commenting on how beautifully groomed my girls look and wonder where I go. Its so neat telling them that I groom them myself. Their feet always look neat, tidy and professional now. I've even been debating putting together a grooming video.:smile2:
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What are you using the Peanut for? I was using my $15 ladies bikini shaver to trim the feet and poop chute, but it finally quit on me (I did like that it was battery operated though). Just wondering what other use I might I might get out of a slightly better one.
 
BarbV said:
So you prefer shears with teeth on both edges? Rather than single edge? I've never been sure of the advantages of either one. Perhaps I should ask my hairdresser? "Only she knows for sure...." (from the old commercial, if you are old enough like me to remember it!) :lol:
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No I only use the el cheapy petedge thinners...which are one sided...and I flip them upside down to cut lefty...and they do a good job...which must be saying alot since im completely mis-using the scissors:eek2::lol:! And I have the more expensive straight edge ones (the sharkfin) in lefty. I totally love the ease of use with the sharkfin...although it could be too because Im actually able to use a pair of scissors correctly!
 
BarbV said:
What are you using the Peanut for? I was using my $15 ladies bikini shaver to trim the feet and poop chute, but it finally quit on me (I did like that it was battery operated though). Just wondering what other use I might I might get out of a slightly better one.
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I use it for trimming the fur off of the bottoms of their feet. Its small size is great for getting into small spaces, trimming around the pads and shaping around the toes and nails.

It also comes in a cordless version. :smile2:

http://www.sallybeauty.com/cordless-clipper-trimmer/SBS-785684,default,pd.html
 
I don't do a lot of cutting (I tend to get carried away so I leave the heavy duty stuff to Jennifer). I have a pair of Wal-Mart straight pet scissors that I use for whiskers and the poop chute. Should you use straight scissors on the poop chute, or does it matter? The poop chute is what I cut the most. :yes:
 
Smudge said:
Does it making a humming noise when you turn it on? :uhoh:
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I can't imagine it would be too loud. The main thing with the grooming stuff is to get them used to it first. Don't just turn your dog around, lift the tail, and start buzzing. When Judy (SunChaser) did Duncan's first ever poop chute, we took about two minutes going from just letting him smell the trimmers with them off, rubbing them on his fur, turning them on, to finally actually trimming him. We told him how beautiful and smart he was every time he showed calm interest in the clippers. He was a little uncomfortable with his tail being lifted, but I've since worked with him on that.
 
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