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Rookie
Sep 23, 2019 at 11:31 • Cheryl (New York)
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Mars Coat King?
For those who use one, do you use it as a stand-alone to remove some undercoat? Or is it used in conjunction with clippers/scissors when grooming? I got one years ago, but don't remember much about how to use it. Thanks.
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Deb, Emmie and Angel Kelsie
Sep 23, 2019 at 15:16 • Deborah (Pennsylvania)
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Re: Mars Coat King?
I've heard of it Cheryl but never used one. I'm sure someone here can help you out!Love, Deb, Emmie, and Angel Kelsie
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Rookie
Sep 23, 2019 at 19:32 • Cheryl (New York)
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Re: Mars Coat King?
Also, I might add, hubby wants me to groom Rookie and not go back to my groomer. He just said he had a feeling that she was not always gentle with our Roo. I think he based his feelings on how frantic Roo always was when I picked him up and how subdued he was after coming home.
I can't say whether his gut feelings were right or not, but I cannot totally discount them, either.
Also, this woman has become a friend and has had a terrible year. (Her husband, who was terminally ill, took his own life.)
So it's an awkward situation.
On the positive side, Rookie has been very calm when I've had to remove burdocks or do a little "barbering" on his hiney area (both of which made Roo frsntic), so I am hopeful that he will tolerate me grooming him, especially if I take it slow.
He's going to need a good grooming soon. I am going to watch a bunch of YouTube videos, take a deep breath, and hope for the best. Wish me luck!
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Grady
Sep 24, 2019 at 21:12 (Idaho)
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Re: Mars Coat King?
Cheryl I made the decision to do my own grooming with Maddie Willie and Emily and now Grady.It's good that you will be trying to do it yourself. Your right ,you just don't ever know if your pup is being gently handled when passing off to a groomer to care for.I have hand stripped and clipped my clan in the past. I much prefer the hand strip for appearance and texture .Grady is squirmy on the table, he is young and so short periods of practice on the table at this point. Videos are great to learn by, I had one from Muddy Creek that was great. I've used a Mars Coat King in the past but passed it on to a friend. I have a Oster 10 tooth blade undercoat rake now, very similar to the Mars. When I did use it I never did it more than every few months.It's good for the body but I never managed to get much off the furnishings. Use it in the direction of the hair growth as it's possible to cut the coat. The best of luck to you. My pups loved their grooming time and I'm sure Rookie will soon enjoy his grooming's with you.
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Riley
Sep 24, 2019 at 05:28 • allen (New Jersey)
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Re: Mars Coat King?
I use a Mars Coat King in between grooming's.
It is great to remove knots and snarls.
I use clippers and scissors on Riley .
Hope you find this helpful.
Love Riley and Allen
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Diana
Sep 26, 2019 at 06:19 (Australia)
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Re: Mars Coat King?
I've never used one my girls go to an awesome Westie breeder for grooming so we are very lucky. We've had some previous bad grooming experiences so if you sense something is not right then definitely give grooming a try. It's not for me so I am quite happy to pay Liz to groom the 3 girls. Good luck.
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Rebecca and Connor
Sep 26, 2019 at 07:46 • Rebecca (Alabama)
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I have one that I use in between grooming. You can learn to groom Rookie yourself if he is calm. Connor will let you do anything to him so I watched videos and read books and looked at pictures. I enjoy grooming him and it gives us quality time together. He may not look like a professional did it but I think he looks pretty good. I just feel better about no having to leave him somewhere.
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Rookie
Sep 26, 2019 at 18:33 • Cheryl (New York)
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Rebecca, I've always not liked having to leave them somewhere. One groomer I had was half hour away. I could either take Roo there and amuse myself for 2 or 2-1/2 hours elsewhere, then pick him up and drive the half hour home.. Or I could drive the 1/2 hour home, wait until the groomer called, drive the 1/2 hour to the shop, then 1/2 hour home. I liked her a lot, but that routine didn't last long since it took up a good part of the day. At least if I groom him at home, we can take breaks, or do it in stages.
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Rebecca and Connor
Sep 27, 2019 at 15:25 • Rebecca (Alabama)
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I do it in stages too. I will do his body and tail first then we will take a break. Then I will do his head and then his legs and nails. It works out better this way and Connor is not so tired and getting fidgety. I bought an electric razor on Amazon and it came with scissors and a comb and different heads so you can see which one you like best. Give it a try, you should be good at it since you are artistic.
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Rookie
Sep 28, 2019 at 20:18 • Cheryl (New York)
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I did a little bit today ... Trimmed ears, around his eyes, his hiney, and ran the coat king along his back and sides, brushed and combed. He was SO good. I have a feeling he was groomed frequently at his former home. I may do some clipper work next. Having a grooming arm at the table really comes in handy.
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Grady
Oct 03, 2019 at 11:26 (Idaho)
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Awww...sounds like he is doing so well Cheryl. Yes a grooming arm is so helpful and I couldn't do without one. I want to get Grady a stand and groom pillow that goes under their belly but they can be expensive so I plan on making one.Grady wiggles a lot on the table with him so young a little booster pillow may make it more comfortable for him and help prevent all that squirmy movement around on the table.
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Rookie
Oct 09, 2019 at 11:48 • Cheryl (New York)
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I never heard of those pillows but would have been great to have one for Roo because he always say down and refused to stand up!
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