Adventures in grooming

I decided to groom the dog myself, despite Derek's objections. I have to admit, he was right, it was not a good idea. Even Bob gives better dog haircuts! I wish you guys could see it in person...it is awful! He looks like he has some weird mange like disease. I didn't shave his head, so it is super puffy and huge next to his body...looks like he has a bobble head. Thank god for this ridiculously cute sweater that covers up 80% of the horrific haircut. Plus, there is dog hair everywhere now. I sweep, put everything away, turn around, and suddenly there is more hair. The  "grooming kit" I bought had a how-to video that made this whole thing look a lot easier. But, they only showed you how to groom a poodle and a cocker spaniel. They didn't mention a knotted, hairy, Maltese who wanted to sit and/or run the whole time.

I didn't remember to take a before picture, so this will have to do.

The "I'm so embarrassed...I hate you" look

The pile of hair..it seemed much bigger last night. Of course, half of it was on the floor.

Showing off his new adorable sweater (Derek hates it and says it girly but I think that makes it even more appropriate)

 

 

 

This is not my last grooming attempt...but it may be my last attempt for awhile.

 

And a bonus...it was so cold I had to break out the penguin suit! I had on sweats underneath and two pairs of socks too. It makes you look GIGANTIC, but it keeps you warm. Derek surprised me with the camera.