u/Secret_Function_7843

Bath (as needed or every other month)-

shampoo-

whitening for feet, stomach, chest, butt

jasmine for back (smells bomb)

facial foam for face (obvs)

conditioner-

chi conditioner

After bath

blow dry-

quick dry spray

brushing-

slicker brush

grey hound comb

nail care (once a month)-

trim

dremel

teeth care (3 times a week minimum)-

toddler toothbrush

Virbac vanilla toothpaste

trim up-

shave out paw pads

shave sani

trim up tops of feet

trim hairs that falls below the stopper pad

ears-

alcohol free wipes

Val gets a lot of compliments on her looks so I figured I'd drop all my not so secret secrets on how I maintain her appearance. As a dog groomer I have an easy time making her shine alot but I figured if anyone was curious to any product reqs to try at home care Id share what I can.

First photo is the first time I stripped him, second is this time, third photo is all the hair I got off today. Shout out to his owners who have been very patient while I'm self teaching this 🩷 biogroom wire coat has been really helpful, hes a really gross boy and even after I bathe him his coat is still easy to work with

If anyone has any toy reqs feel free to let me know bc this girl is a beast when it comes to shredding, so far its holding up but its starting to fray after a day 😩

I groom two Wheatons from the same litter and one has this luscious soft flowing coat that never mats but this one's coat is so stringy and lifeless and constantly matted, Im just curious if theres any specific products or techniques I should be using to help it

My anoles light went out so I went to replace and boom snapped off in hald, I've tried using my tweezers but its just bending and breaking more 🥲

Every day I groomed at Petco I was angry, I constantly got sick, my skin would break out, my hair was thinning, I know my grooms looked like trash cause everytime a dog would fight Id simply say "whatever get off my table" and give up, since I started grooming at home its been a 180. I can eat lunch, go enjoy the sunshine with my dogs, not worry about having to help coworkers who fall behind, if the phone rings I can let it go to voicemail, the dogs are calmer, owners arent asking why Im "so expensive", no finally getting a break and hearing someone walk in and say "nail trim. Just trim no buff but make sure theyre short" during their "happy hour", and I get to use whatever product is best for the dog. I wish it wasnt so stressful there because I loved my coworkers and boss but theres only so much they can do to lighten the mood when you still have to worry about a camera catching you turn your back to a dog or having to not eat for 8 hours. Im so glad I took my time to build this and I don't think I can ever go back.

Theres also a false bottom in the center, its a piece of flat corkbark thats slanted with a slight layer of dirt underneath but surrounded by more dirt. This is my first anole so any advice would be appreciated 🩷

I know its not like jaw dropping but your girl is trying and learning on your own isnt easy so please dont slander me but tips would be nice or more video suggestions to learn from would be great!

This lovely thing was adopted from what was basically a hoarding situation and mom was very understanding and happy to learn what she would need to do moving forward. I lowkey want to mount it.