Watch Me Work - Grooming a Gorgeous Cavalier!

Hello and welcome! I'm a young business owner and professional dog groomer who makes grooming and business related videos. Watch as I groom my canine nephew Link, a gorgeous ruby Cavalier!

[@MaLadyW]

What a Great Job! I have a Cav but I love the original look of a Cav, the way her hair just flows and fluffs. I dont think I could have her shaved like that. ❤️❤️

[@katiepolar]

Wanda Snowden Thankyou! I can’t decide which look I like more - long and silky or fluffy and teddy looking haha

[@JennySimon206]

Yeah I love to run my fingers through my 2 Cav puppies chest 'plumage'. Feathery curly hair

[@KissMyBiscuits]

I love the natural look too! Unfortunately, it’s so hot, humid and sticky here in Georgia in the summertime that I must shave my Cavalier to keep her comfortable. 🙁 She grows her hair long in the fall/winter though.

[@donnabissell15]

Sorry didn't enjoy that. Cavaliers aren't supposed to look like that. To keep them cooler some areas can be thinned and maybe under their stomach but no more than that. He looked like a cocker spaniel.

[@Conanthebarbiturate]

My mums cav has never had a haircut and he looks like a walking carpet. Ha

[@cosmojinxable]

Great video! thanks for sharing!

[@Isrjisoneavalable]

He’s such a good boy! And you’re so good with him, he doesn’t even look grumpy about having a bath!

[@katiepolar]

emily collins isn’t he just 😍 He’s been groomed regularly since he was a baby so he’s used to the process!

[@dogie1070]

It’s a joy caring for my Cavalier. So much ❤️ love.

[@TheMrabee5]

😃 That's great! What a beautiful dog! We will have a cavalier in 2 weeks, can't wait to welcome home :D

[@MsSweetAnnabelle]

Wonderful! I wish I could have you groom my Cavaliers.

[@katiepolar]

LaDonna Walton Thankyou! Are they your cavvies in your profile pic? Too cute 😍😍

[@emilymiller8180]

Such beautiful dogs

[@pinkwelliesful]

What a beautiful doggy😊

[@boogoodie]

You made grooming that beautiful cavvy so easy. He was a very patient boy, like most cavs are. I have 2 of my own and i have to get them done. They always come home looking all spick and span. Pure royalty. I used to do my 2 previous cavvys myself, but now I'm getting on, i can't do it. You are an amazing groomer. You make it look easy. Great video. 😊

[@mightymint4521]

Beautiful work, beautiful doggo. Thanks!

[@katiepolar]

Thank you!

[@blknblue77]

GREAT video. I love the cavs...so loving!

[@katiepolar]

J. Blue they really are! Such gentle dogs and they make amazing pets!

[@autumnfauquet401]

Loved this vid, my cavalier always falls asleep during blow drying and brushing 🤣

[@SharonH65]

My cav has to keep his feathers that’s their signature. Good cut.

[@katiepolar]

Oh for sure, and you never need to cut them off either. Links parents just prefer it!

[@Karilo64]

The dog is so cute ! I'm counting down to have a similar one within a 3 weeks :-)

[@acmilanfan1982]

Great job, they are so calm and easy going, I'm not sure of any other breed that would have as much patience as a Cav, although my little guy is possessed for a Cav unlike my previous one which was like this little guy.

[@linkthecavalier4440]

Uh oh.. now my dog mom wants to give me a groom!!

[@katiepolar]

Same name and everything!

[@tylergrant7823]

I love cavalier king Charles puppies because there so cute and small love the vid to .

[@carolynzinkowski9613]

Awwwwwww 😄 you are wonderful !! He clearly trusts you . 💜

[@SarahAnnFlackamoose]

Love it, great job Katie ❤️

[@katiepolar]

ThatGirlCalledSarah Thankyouuu! So much fun to film and put together 😍

[@parveensamra9269]

i love how you have done the coat of the dog its wonderfull

[@katiepolar]

Thank you!

[@juliejones4256]

You show so much love for the pup. Wish you were in NC so I could take my Cavalier to you!

[@katiepolar]

Awh Thankyou! It’s a big big world isn’t it haha. I’d love a few more cute cavvies 😍

[@kellyf6768]

I loved this! I started an in home business a year ago. I love seeing what you did to yours, looks amazing !

[@katiepolar]

user d that’s so great! It’s so convenient to live and work in the same place - no more commute haha! Thankyou so much for your kind words!

[@Purify123]

Such a beauty!

[@FairnessFobe]

Lovely job. Lovely dog.

[@krystynabien1068]

I love cavalier, kisses from Poland

[@captainKbobkeeshan]

Wonderful job! I love the kiss with the dog. I saw another dog groomer who was very rough with the dog. In contrast to how I can see how loving you are to the dog.

[@cathiematthews1359]

Cavaliers are always well behaved clients! ❤️

[@katiepolar]

Cathie Matthews Aren’t they just? 😍 They have a gorgeous placid nature

[@glenicecrease5115]

I loved your video and your client. You have a lovely on screen manner -relaxed, pleasant, interesting.

[@katiepolar]

Thankyou so much! That’s so lovely to hear 😍

[@ironmanmaster3252]

the dog is sooo cute! :)

[@kater8730]

Katie what an amazing job! I just bought clippers and thinning sheers and I am ready to try to tackle my Cavalier. Do you have video just on nail trims? It's the one thing I am terrified to do myself. I want to try but I am scared I will hurt my Cavaliers. Thank you for a great video.

[@Bettersaygrace]

Very nice!

[@katiepolar]

Izzy A. So glad you enjoyed it! Thankyou for your lovely comment ❤️

[@alexandreabellman3208]

You’re the best groomer I’ve seen on KZbin! 😇

[@katiepolar]

alexandrea bellman Thank you! 😍

[@KissMyBiscuits]

Good to see I’m not the only one who clips my Cavvie. It’s a must for us in the summertime when she gets hot. My baby girl is a ruby who looks just like this one. Gorgeous color!

[@katiepolar]

Aren't the rubies just gorgeous!

[@Shaun2009ish]

Aww so cute great video he is adorable I love him good luck & all the best with your future in business

[@ajcambern]

This gorgeous boy looks just like our ruby Prince! Great video, hopefully I can do a better job grooming him in the future ❤️

[@katiepolar]

Aren't cavvies just gorgeous! Practice makes perfect :)

[@ajcambern]

@@katiepolar he is a beautiful client, I normally do hair for people and have a lot to learn about dog grooming

[@ruthvansandt9713]

I have a Ruby cav who looks a lot alike. :) she was a rescue and would never hold still or be so trusting like that... I hope she grows into it, but I do all grooming for her and my hound myself. Wish I had a nice set up! She’s not fond of the hose-bath... but she loves getting in lakes, so sometimes its necessary! I can finally touch her feet, so when she’s a little more comfortable I hope to even out her foot feathers.

[@katiepolar]

Haha, a lot of dogs prefer muddy lake water to clean warm bath water - mustn't be as fun lol :) Good on you for taking up the grooming to keep her more comfortable!

[@taetae5555]

My name is Ruby and my moms name is Ruth :0

[@mdfrenchy]

Wow! That was an awesome groom. And you made it look so easy. I will definitely bookmark this for future reference. I struggle at times to groom my Cav. I'd like to get better at it because she is really nervous when I leave her at the groomers. Maybe I'm just the nervous one. :) Still, I'd love to be able to groom my Cav as beautifully and as easily as you do.

[@destinieb2671]

I like your interaction with the dog . Nice video.

[@katiepolar]

Destinie B Thank you! He is so sweet!

[@vertigodream7435]

That is one chill lil' guy.

[@katiepolar]

Vertigo Dream isn’t he just?! He’s my sisters dog so he’s been groomed regularly since he was a pup 😍

[@marydoan6831]

Wow great video. My cav never looks this good after being groomed. Gorgeous. Good work.

[@katiepolar]

Thank you!

[@junedolan7483]

WOW great job!!!!!!!!! i have 3 Cavs and i have learned so much from you right now.......i am just starting out in animal grooming so thank you x

[@katiepolar]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment, and good luck on your animal grooming journey! Feel free to ask if I can answer any questions for you :)

[@wisconsinbound2123]

Good video. You did nice job on Link

[@TopGod493]

Nice job , 👍🏿

[@katiepolar]

JX 10th Thank you!

[@auntydave339]

Wow what a great job,! you're a very talented young lady

[@katiepolar]

Maggie Pea Thank you so much! You’re very kind to say so 😍

[@suzyjackson5514]

I always washed my Cavalier's head and ears last....nice job on the grooming! Abby passed at 131/2 years 1 1/2 years ago, I miss her so much😥 she was my joy.

[@katiepolar]

NILA Jackson so sorry to hear! Dogs will always have a special place in our hearts even after they pass ❤️

[@ingriddubbel8468]

I'm sorry. They are lovely dogs.

[@suzyjackson5514]

Thank you, kind of you to say so😊

[@frederickgough3207]

that is absolutely marvellous grooming, and you've been paid the best compliment by the dog too (some really good face licking)

[@katiepolar]

Frederick GOUGH Thankyou! He’s such an affectionate fellow, I reckon he kisses anyone hahaha

[@lizprice7431]

I likes the way you groomed the Cav, mine is getting groomed tomorrow in Launceston and the groomer does a similar job. I cant get the cottonwool to stay in the ear when I bath my Tri, so try to be careful she dosen’t get water in her ears. Well Done.

[@Kthumper0800]

I wish you were here! The Cavalier looked great, I'm so nervous about getting my two Cavies groomed. They don't look as good groomed where I am. Great video!

[@katiepolar]

Kthumper0800 Thankyou! I’ve been grooming for a long time now but it just depends where you go - there’s a lot of wonderful groomers around, sometimes it’s just a bit of a search depending on your area is all

[@tavornac1075]

What a beautiful and lovely cav, such a sweet, calm and friendly boy! I loved watching you groom him, as my family has always had Cavaliers. Our previous 2 we used to shave down quite a bit more than Link here, but my mum's current 2 have never been clipped - just trimmed with scissors every so often, and matts removed. I'd be interested to see if you ever do a non-shave groom for this breed - where to trim to keep things tidy, and how to keep the coat really sleek and glossy (as ours are always so fluffy!!) Keep up the great work, and looking forward to your future videos!

[@katiepolar]

Tavorna C Cavaliers are just gorgeous dogs! So happy and friendly 😍 Definitely! I groom a few cavvies that just get tidied up instead of clipped - usually the key to keeping them sleek and shiny as opposed to fluffy is to strip out the undercoat regularly :) Thankyou so much for your lovely words! Putting out more videos soon! I really love sharing this with everyone💓

[@Dorastan22]

Katie Polar please do a video with grooming an Cavalier without shaving! It’ll help me soo much 😊 Thanks !

[@katiepolar]

Teodora Stan I certainly can! Just have to wait until I have another Cav booked in :)

[@Dorastan22]

Katie Polar thank you 😊

[@GraceC]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@katiepolar]

You’re so very welcome! I’m so glad to be helpful 😍

[@GraceC]

Katie Polar do you have any tips for grooming a cavalier that constantly wants to sit down when i try and groom the back end of her?

[@katiepolar]

caldergrace I use a belly band which is a strap to hold them up if they can’t or won’t, but at home the best thing to do is positive reinforcement training to teach them a “stand” command, and a lot of patience haha. They get tired and bored of standing for too long just like we do haha

[@GraceC]

Katie Polar thank you! I will look into that :)

[@katiepolar]

caldergrace anytime!

[@katalyst88]

THANK YOU!😊

[@katiepolar]

Thank you!!

[@pattihanson7921]

Thank you. Need to groom my own Cavie as we are in quarantine. Hope he’s not embarrassed afterwards

[@katiepolar]

Haha! Even if he looks a bit silly, it's so much better than getting matted or tangled or anything. I'm sure he will still love you!

[@chloexxxx8737]

What size clipper guard u use? X thanks in advance! Nice job x

[@svetoslavmarinov8038]

that cavalier has so much fur mine barely has any

[@aurorarasmussen9087]

Awww❤💕

[@katiepolar]

He’s such a sweetheart!

[@donnagarlitz7916]

I really enjoyed your video. It would be helpful to hear what determines the way you cut and the tools used. For us at home groomers doing our own dog knowing products or clipper choice is very helpful. Thanks for doing a Cavalier.

[@katiepolar]

Donna Garlitz hi Donna! That’s a really great idea - I’ll put it on the list of videos to make! I can certainly do that and especially if it’s helpful, it’s very fun to share such info!

[@donnagarlitz7916]

@@katiepolar If You Can't Actually fit the equipment or bathing product names in the video maybe you could list them below.

[@OjaswiniMore]

Loved the video😍😍 please make one on Lhasa apso grooming. Lots of love❤️

[@katiepolar]

Thankyou! I’m glad you liked it so much! I will certainly try and remember to bring out the camera next time I’ve a Lhasa booked in 😍

[@OjaswiniMore]

@@katiepolar thank you so much❤️ it would help me a lot😊

[@-annikaem]

My Cavalier has skin issues so he can't have a long coat sadly. This is exactly the video I've been looking for - although it looks way easier when you do it! I hope you will make more videos like this, 'cause they're so satisfying to watch :)

[@katiepolar]

Annika ah yes! Having some hair left on him should definitely help especially if his skin issues are contact allergy based - gives it a little protection :) He was done on a 5/8” or 1/2” comb if you’d like to ask your groomer for the same clip, or if you’d like to try it for yourself. Haha, Thankyou! I only make it look easy because I do it every day - it was very tricky when I started. I absolutely will! I’ve got some footage of a few other dogs that I just need to edit together :) Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@gerardbodell1462]

What grooming equipment are you using ?

[@Cyntaria]

Oh my god he's beautiful! I know some people don't think cavvies should be clipped but it doesn't ruin their coats like with huskies and honestly in aussie summers, it's difficult for the puppers especially if you don't have aircon like myself

[@katiepolar]

Isn’t he?! Such a sweetie. And exactly right! This trim on a cavvie does him no harm and he can continue being a comfortable pup!

[@Cyntaria]

@@katiepolar I have a rubee cav as well and we started having her clipped since 2017 and she copes with summer much more easily now

[@mytye]

Please may I ask where did you get your dog clippers from?

[@svetoslavmarinov8038]

i wish my cav had such a fur :)

[@katiepolar]

Svetoslav Marinov hes so fluffy!

[@elaineelliott3138]

I want one

[@TheHypnag0g222]

Hello, what brand of affordable electric clippers are the best for CKCS? Thank you!

[@kate123blue]

Could you do a cavapoo groom please? In lockdown getting hot and no idea where to start! Have ordered clippers but 🤔😬

[@BruceKathleen]

can you tell me what supplies/blades you use on the clippers?

[@fortheloveofdog3514]

Oh my goodness so much fur off the ears and well, everywhere. Don't you normally keep cavalier fur long?

[@katiepolar]

Fortheloveofdog for a show dog or for breed standard, yes. But for a pet that loves mud and water, and who is constantly getting burrs in his hair and food in his ears, no :)

[@fortheloveofdog3514]

@@katiepolar thank you for this! That deffinately clears it up for me :)

[@katiepolar]

Fortheloveofdog you’re so welcome! 😍

[@aaron5222]

@@fortheloveofdog3514 yeah same for me as well.

[@KissMyBiscuits]

I have to shave my Cavie in the summertime or she’ll be miserably hot.

[@suzyjackson5514]

You are a really good groomer! She looked perfect when you finished!!!

[@katiepolar]

NILA Jackson Thank you so much! 😍

[@aquamarine0023]

What a beautiful precious pup! It's so nice to see a caring groomer like you who is so sweet and loving to these pups and it puts them at ease. "My Favorite Groomer" is so rough and course to her dogs, it's so cringe inducing to watch. She has people out dogs in a choke hold and she wonders why they get upset and struggle??!! There's another groomer I've seen on YT who is rough but nowhere near as my fave groomer.

[@marikondavis]

Hello Katie, What did you use on Body, Head, and also behind the ear ? I always have trouble make it smooth between the starting point of the ear and the head on my own Cockalier.

[@katiepolar]

Hi Mariko! I used a 5/8” snap on comb with the grain for the body and head, and lift the clippers off as you get close to the ear in a sort of “airplane takeoff” way instead of directly up, if that makes sense! Depending on how hairy your dogs head is (both cockers and cavvies usually have minimal head hair), reversing your body length should give you a nice look :) In show rings, cocker spaniels heads and the tops of their ears are always very very short, but in pets you can do any style you like :)

[@bridiefealy2894]

Hi Katie what size clip on combs did you use please

[@bellesmith8925]

I see you use a squirt bottle of soapy water to wet the dog. Is it warmed up? Or room temp?

[@laurenallyse3645]

What snap on comb did you use here? wonderful trim 😊😊

[@katiepolar]

LaurenAllyse Thankyou! It’s a 5/8” comb attachment over a #15 :)

[@jhudielsilud2911]

Hi, I know this is a bit late but I was wondering what kind of machine did you use to dry the little cavi? Thanks

[@katiepolar]

Jhudiel Silud Not too late at all! :) I use a force 4 Lazer dryer on all dogs

[@jhudielsilud2911]

@@katiepolar Thank uuu 💗

[@caitlynbollette8541]

What guard did you use on the body??

[@karenbirney5439]

I love the look. I have a ruby CKC but my groomer said not to clipper the fur as it grows back coarse and blonder on a ruby. I’m just wondering if this is something you have done more than once to this little one and what the fur looks like? It would be better for mine to be cut this short I think. 🐶

[@katiepolar]

Karen Birney hi Karen! It depends on the dog, but yes, some coats don’t respond well to clipping but I’ve found very little issue with Cavalier coats and clipping. Link here has been clipped for a few years now and was even shaved down completely once, and his coat springs back just fine. So the start of the video before he is washed is how he looks usually :) Undercoat tends to grow faster than guard coat, so a clipped Cav may get a softer fluffy texture to the fur. But it can be restored by growing the guard coat back and stripping the undercoat :) Link was done on a 1/2” clip too so he’s not clipped right down to the skin but much more manageable for his mums to keep him tidy since he’s such a grub haha

[@cathiematthews1359]

I was reluctant to cut down my cavalier’s coat as she is a champion. However, we live in Australia and in summer get weeks of 40C/104F Temps. Last year it got up to 46C/114F So, it becomes a necessity. I have now trimmed her for several years. Her coat has thicken, but it’s just gorgeous. Full of bounce and a slight curl when it grows back in the winter.

[@anaa.6628]

😍😍😍

[@angelwings9609]

I have a cavachon who is more cavalier than bichon. What size clips are you using as I have just purchased some clippers and don't know what to start with.

[@angelwings9609]

The clip sizes are 1" - 4" not sure which to start with

[@silverlining2000]

Would you mind sharing where do you get all your supplies?

[@katiepolar]

Silver Lining Of course! I get most of my supplies through local dog grooming supply shops. For me, it’s Pupkus, Clipperworld, Oz Grooming World, and DGS Imports here in Australia. If you’re not Aussie and are looking, you can usually find Facebook groups for groomers in your state/country and they should be able to point you in the right direction :)

[@janestavropoulos5947]

Hi Katie, when I try to bathe my Cavalier at home he can’t stand the hairdryer so his ears stay damp too long. Any tips for that?

[@katiepolar]

Hi Jane! Spaniel are the hardest ears to get completely dry! In salon, I dry dogs with an adjustable force high velocity dryer so even if the dogs don’t like the dryer, we can get it over with quickly and as least stressfully as possible. At home, especially if your cavvie doesn’t tolerate the dryer well, I would recommend towel drying as much as possible before using the hairdryer. Pop some cotton wool in his ears to muffle the noise and give lots of positive reinforcement. Keep trying even if he keeps wriggling - otherwise he will learn that wriggling means he doesn’t have to be dried ;) And after you’ve blow dried, you can always go over with his ears with paper towel as it’s suuuuper absorbent and you can even finish with some baby powder brushed through his ears to dry them out :)

[@milicalucic1522]

Hi! I'm going to get Cavalier King Charles Spaniel this March. I wanted to ask is better to get a girl or boy?

[@katiepolar]

It’s entirely personal preference! Some people say there are differences, but in all my experience working with dogs, it’s the individual dog personality, and some of the way it’s raised that determines its behaviour later in life. Just get whatever you prefer, and you’ll have a friend for life :)

[@milicalucic1522]

@@katiepolar Thank you for informing me :) ❤️

[@TolgaExclusive]

Hey there! How often does a cavalier King Charles spaniel need to visit a groomer to keep that length? Best regards 🥰

[@katiepolar]

So sorry for the delayed reply! It depends how much you maintain them at home, anywhere between 6 and 8 weeks is what I recommend :)

[@davidanalyst671]

Ive read about cavaliers and I want one so bad, but its kindof funny seeing people comment on the haircut. Leaving long hair around a dog's ears isn't too much smarter than leaving hair in a dog's eyes. My sister had a OES that had so much fur in his eyes that he would walk into doors and walls. I knows its the cavalier look, but the look isn't super good for a dog to have if they are going to get more ear infections or walk into things and end up with cuts on their noses. And saying a cavalier doesn't look cute after a haircut is just a lie. we all know that!! lolz

[@nataliabirchall9093]

I have a cav she’s my absolute babe! She Black and Tan her fair isn’t as full as links she has fine hair, iv always wanted a ruby like link he’s a beauty, I wanted to see how to groom a cav as iv just bought a grooming kit, I’m a trained hairdresser but it’s so different I’m nervous! Wish me luck

[@ingridlou5041]

How long did this take you? Also great video!

[@katiepolar]

Hi there! Sorry for the delay, I missed the comment! It takes me about an hour to groom Link from start to finish :) Thanks for your kind words!

[@GraceC]

Sorry to be a both but what is the thing on top of the clippers called? As in what number?

[@katiepolar]

Never a bother! I used a #10 blade to clip his hygiene areas and paw pads, and then a Wahl comb attachment over a #10 blade to do his body - I believe it was a 1/2” attachment :)

[@GraceC]

@@katiepolar thank you so much!

[@melissalorren3897]

Do you mind telling what size blades you use?

[@katiepolar]

Melissa Lorren absolutely! I think I used a 1/2” wahl snap on comb over a #10 Buttercut blade for his body, and a #10 buttercut on his hygiene areas and paw pads :)

[@melissalorren3897]

@@katiepolar Thank you for replying!

[@ni1341]

Siempre me pregunté como hacen para que se queden quietos

[@ellevatin]

Is this a cavalier King Charles spaniel or just a cavalier?

[@Craigskaters]

Looks like a king charles, imo. Don't the other kind have flatter faces?

[@pattihanson7921]

What blades did you use?

[@katiepolar]

I used Wahl snap on combs to determine length, I think I used a 5/8' or 3/4" on Links body. The dog needs to be super clean and super dry and completely brushed out otherwise the blades won't cut. And I'd really recommend getting as much knowledge from KZbin and other places first as it's really easy to nick dogs skin if you use the tools incorrectly. Be safe!

[@ingriddubbel8468]

When is a Cavilier not gorgeous? Mine is a ruby and he hates baths. BTW why is she shaving a lovely pup?

[@katiepolar]

Ingrid Dubbel I don’t think it’s possible for them not to be cute! Haha. Link gets clipped at the request of his owners because he’s a huge grub - he’s forever swimming in dams, getting into prickles, and always comes back from walks with twigs and grass seeds. He gets a trim to make him easier to maintain so he can be a real dog instead of having to avoid all the fun stuff :)?

[@ingriddubbel8468]

@@katiepolar my pup does the fun stuff and I don't have him clipped. He is brushed twice a day. Naturally it is up to his people but I want my Cavilier to look like a Cavilier.

[@melvalterra4024]

I never had my cavalier hair trimmed or shaved on his back.. They said it would never have the soft silky texture anymore.

[@katiepolar]

it depends on the specific dog, sort of a case by case basis. 99% of the time, Cavy coat springs back just fine after being clipped. Undercoat grows faster than topcoat, which results in a fluffier soft overall coat after clipping. Frequent grooming out with a Furminator or something similar will bring the coat back into line whilst the top coat grows back. That’d be what they are talking about :)

[@sRosieRoseT]

I get both my cavies shaved even shorter then this guy for the summer. Their coat grows back super silky, strong and shiny

[@Sabrina-zr4mc]

😲 omg

[@littleprincess1987]

That's all the gorgeous feathering on the ears, chest and legs gone. Doesn't look like a true cavalier anymore :(

[@katiepolar]

Hi littleprincess1987! Link is a PET, not a show dog. His mums want him shorter and easy to maintain since he swims, gets into the long grass, wrestles with his brother, and is a regular old dog. Having this shorter clip means less maintenance for them and more fun for him. He’s not a show dog so he doesn’t need to be in full coat :)

[@sRosieRoseT]

He still looks like a cavalier, it’s like women who get a short haircut, do they no longer look like women anymore? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@juanignacioarriagadawurth8527]

I would like to have a cavalier, but I don't like those long ears because of the dirt that must accumulate there, can you cut a cavalier's ears short?

[@katiepolar]

You can do whatever you like! Having a pet and not show dog means you don't have to keep it untrimmed :) Some people shave the ears off completely with no ill effect.

[@juanignacioarriagadawurth8527]

@@katiepolar Thank u so much!! Keep it up katie

[@Lolita041987]

👍🏿

[@nataliabirchall9093]

Will you groom my boyfriend? He has no mats I promise, but he my be a little grumpy about it 😂

[@toottootbleetbleet]

Out of curiosity. Why don't you shave first and then bathe? Seems like a waste of product if you are gonna just shave off the hair anyway and then they dry faster as well

[@katiepolar]

That’s a good question! I don’t preshave dogs unless they are matted or are getting a significantly shorter length. The time I would save on drying them dogs if I clipped first would be lost during during finish groom anyway as I’d be clipping the dog twice instead of once. When you’re working high volume, a time shortcut that doesn’t affect quality is always good but if you’re working one on one and slow paced, you aren’t as tied down to making good time :)

[@mollyblevins2773]

I have a ruby caviler she is so adorable but a little annoying

[@katiepolar]

Pizza 360 haha they sure can be cheeky!

[@kathleenmccann7481]

Why not wet the fur first before shampoo?

[@katiepolar]

Sorry for the delay! We wet the fur with a mixture of water and shampoo, it helps the shampoo penetrate faster and cleans better than wetting the dog with just water first :)