on December 19, 2009 by Jenny in All, Comments Off
The Perfect Dog Grooming Table
The main equipment item in any groomer’s salon is the dog grooming table. How can one cut hair, de-mat or trim nails when one cannot have a comfortable body position? With a dog grooming table, the technician can get the dog at the height level that allows for good work conditions on the coat, nails, ears or eyes . The applications of a dog grooming table are manifold, and the use is extensive in all salons. Moreover, the functionality of other tools is often influenced by the choice of the right dog grooming table. Some tables have a loop, noose or arm incorporated, while others don’t. And the groomer needs such equipment to keep the dog still on the table.
A groomer can choose from many dog grooming table models; diversity comes with differences not only in design, but in price and efficiency as well. It is advisable to buy tables that have a grooming arm or noose incorporated so that you may pay less than you would by making separate purchases. Electric, stationary or hydraulic, the dog grooming table simply makes grooming tasks doable. Electric models are by far the most expensive because they allow the table surface to drop or raise at a comfortable height depending on the size of the dog.
Mastiff dogs, great dane dogs and the American bulldog are the right ones for the dog grooming table.
Although cheaper, hydraulic models have a similar functionality principle. The comfort of a dog grooming table is that it prevents stooping, bending and other impossible work conditions. If the more expensive designs are not an option, you can always try the stationary dog grooming table with adjustable legs. It will be more difficult to adjust the table legs manually, but this is nevertheless possible. Besides these adjustment criteria, you can also select a dog grooming table according to the table top size. Private users normally buy a dog grooming table for home use, according to the size of the dog.
Both owners and pets enjoy good work conditions on a dog grooming table installed at home. The initial investment could be justified if your pet requires lots of grooming sessions per month. Instead of taking the pet to the salon, you can perform the grooming routine yourself thus cutting back on costs. This is usually possible for small or medium-sized dogs with not-too-thick hair. Otherwise, the dog grooming table makes a poor home purchase, and professional maintenance is a must, whether you like it or not.
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