Pros and Cons of Using Dog Grooming Clippers
An enormous selection of electric dog grooming clippers are available for pet owners who wish to groom their dogs at home, but in some instances these grooming tools are best left to the professionals. Before you invest in a pair of pet clippers, check out their pros and cons here first.
Pros of Using Dog Grooming Clippers
The biggest pro associated with the use of electric dog grooming clippers is that they can quickly trim your dog’s coat in a record amount of time. Here are a few more pros which pet owners report from the use of clippers:
- Pet clippers can be outfitted with a selection of blades, so pet owners can use one pair of clippers to trim multiple pets in the home with different types of fur. Multiple blades can also be used to create a number of cuts and styles.
- Clippers are easy to transport and handle. Pet owners can bring clippers with them on trips, vacations etc., just in case the family dog needs a touch up away from home.
- With the right care, clippers can last for many years – making them a worthwhile investment.
Cons of Using Dog Grooming Clippers
The biggest con associated with the use of dog grooming clippers is the noise. Some animals are eternally freaked out by clippers and may develop extreme anxiety and even display aggression if clippers are used on them. Other cons which should be taken into consideration before buying clippers include:
- Clippers do require consistent maintenance, including oiling, cleaning and sharpening the blades, or they will quickly fall into disrepair.
- If the wrong types of blades are used, dog hair can be pulled by the clippers (causing pain or pinching) and the clippers can even nick or scratch the skin.
Alternatives to Using Dog Grooming Clippers
Alternatives to pet clippers include pet shears or grooming scissors, and some dogs with wire coats can be professionally hand stripped (a painless process which removes dead hair in the coat). Scissoring even the smallest of dogs though can take a lot of time – and unless you have been professionally trained on how to scissor a dog’s coat the results can look a little rough.
If you want your dog’s coat scissored, consider hiring a professional pet groomer for the job – and if you want to clip your dog at home with dog grooming clippers, and you have never used clippers, talk with a local groomer about techniques you can use to give your dog a beautiful, and safe, cut – or for fun, consider taking a class in pet grooming.