This weekend ....

[Stitchthestitch]

I've entered my very first dog grooming competition and I'm super nervous !

One of my clients has very kindly agreed to let use his gorgeous cockerpoo, and I've been growing him out since February.

Only now, I'm having a freak out because I'm questioning my skill! I've never had my work judge like this before nor have I groomed with an audience ekkkkk!

Why on earth did I think this was a good idea ?I feel overwhelmed and under prepared!

Here's a picture of the doggo.

(He has coloured ears and tail, and I know it's controversial and not every one agrees with it , but, I use vegetable based dye that is specifically formulated for dogs and he absolutely loves having his colour applied -he is being pampered after all-amd he absolutely thrives off the attention he gets )

Please wish my luck !

 

[Cottonoid]

Ooooh I think you will do fabulous and you'll end up having way more fun that you think you will! He looks great! I can't believe how perfectly symmetrical his muzzle is!

I worked at a small animal clinic for a long time, with a groomer next door, and I swear the poodle types do appreciate looking extra fancy

 

[saxguy64]

Awww, good luck, Stitch. I'm sure you'll do great. Maybe worry less about being judged and more about the experience gained and having fun.

 

[Laurasea]

Good luck! Fun and exciting!

 

[fiddlejen]

.......

Only now, I'm having a freak out because I'm questioning my skill! I've never had my work judge like this before nor have I groomed with an audience ekkkkk!
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Maybe not grooming but come on! Haven't you by now gotten used to doing Everything with a judgemental audience?

Heh, who among this grooming so-called audience is gonna come bite your hand or unpick your stitches if you do something wrong? Or squawk in your ear if you make a wrong move? No one? And they call themselves "judges?" REally????

Just imagine it's Albie on your shoulder, critically looking-over the details of your grooming work the whole time, and you'll be fine.

 

[Stitchthestitch]

Thank you guys for the encouragement! I'll post any pictures I get .

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

**Hugs** Wishing you the best of luck!

 

[Stitchthestitch]

**Hugs** Wishing you the best of luck!

Thank you

 

[Stitchthestitch]

Eeeekkkkk


Today is the day and I've so many emotion right now !

 

[Cottonoid]

You got this! I hope you're having a ton of fun right now!

 

[Stitchthestitch]

It was amazing! I didn't get placed but the feed back was absolutely spot on.

I had so amazing groomers gush over my groo. And colouring v

I want to do it all over again

 

[Cottonoid]

Oh wow! I think you did a stunning job!!

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

Awesome stuff!! You did a fantastic job!

 

[Laurasea]

Well done!

 

[Stitchthestitch]

Thank you, I had such a good time !