LOVE IT! just need a bigger receptacle for my fluffy dog!
I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS GADGET! It has So many different attachments and a powerful suction, i love it and so does he!!
I got it on sale, because my groomer couldn't get my Aussie in until mid-late August. Well we live in Texas and it is entirely too hot to allow him to go that long without a haircut.
The cost of this product is the bare minimum of what i would have spent on a groomer for 1 visit, so no financial loss there! WIN!
It is small and quiet, so it doesn't seem to bother him at all. He actually LOVES when i used the brush attachment and brush him out! He doesn't not like his booty to be tended to, but it is looking better!!
I have ZERO experience using clippers of any kind, so it's not the prettiest job, but we're not entering any beauty pageants soon!
My only complaint is that for him/me, the vacuum receptacle is small and fills up pretty quick! But it is super easy to empty and reattach.
I love this so far! If anyone has any tips on tending to his hind end or keeping him still, please share!
1st pic is after the trim (i didn't shave because i was scared to go too short. 2nd pic is him in March-you can kind of see how long it is. 3rd pic is our older Aussie who passed, but his hair is very similar to hers)
Amazing Product!
I love this grooming kit so much. My girl is a poodle and great pyransees mix and I have started grooming her myself. After two failed attempts with other clippers (and a mess to clean up!) I decided to get this kit. I'm just mad I didn't buy it sooner!
Pros: the vacuum pulls the hair through the tubing very well. It comes with a lot of attachments to suit your needs. It is lightweight and very easy to manage.
Cons: the nail grinder stopped working after a few seconds of using it. Could be user error but it has yet to come back on... The vacuum doesn't hold a lot of hair. I had to empty the chamber 10 times when grooming my girl.
Overall, fabulous product. Worth the price amd gets the job done. I did have to manually cut out some matting but the clippers handled the rest of her coat fabulously!
Worth the money, works great
As a retired vet tech, groomer and dog trainer this is a must have for any pet owner.
I read many, many reviews before deciding on the this grooming kit and vacuum. There's always going to be a few products that got by quality control but if the company takes care of their customers by replacing or refunding than I'm going to give it a try.
The directions are very easy to follow, even if you don't have professional grooming experience or skills.
The attachments are easy taken off and on. Very easy to grip, which is usually a problem for me because of multiple surgeries on both hands for carpal tunnel. My hands also did Not fatigue after brushing for just a few minutes like they do with brushes with small handles. So plus and plus for those features.
In my video the vacuum sounds a lot louder than it actually is, most likely because I was in my kitchen on hardwood. It's really about half as loud as a regular floor vacuum.
Here's a few tips to make grooming easier for first time users.
If you put the vacuum on the counter, it's less loud and scary to dogs who have never been vacuumed or had clippers used on them. My dogs are very used to all things Grooming wise so this is not an issue for them.
Use the brushes without the vacuum at first, then with the vacuum on the lowest setting. Use tasty treats to reward your dog for good behavior and don't punish them if the are scared, just reassure them and be gentle. You want them to enjoy being groomed and not make it a chore.
Some dogs may be sensitive to hard brushes so go slow and be gentle until they are ok with the feeling and pressure. Make sure to hold their skin tight, especially around the neck area, this will keep the brushes from pulling the skin and causing discomfort. Make sure to check your pet for skin tags or bumps, especially older dogs, so you don't snag them with the deshedding blade which can cause bleeding. Be gentle.
Use the deshedding blade first to get down to the undercoat to loosen the hair and pull up dander. Then use the brush with the wire bristles to get all the loose hair and polish the coat.
You can use the wire bristle brush daily and the shedding blade weekly for best results. Don't use either of these on the face, as it's too sensitive and you don't want to risk hitting the eyes. The deshedding blade works like my go to "Furminator" brush which I can't live without. But now, I don't have to stand outside in the cold to brush my Rottweiler.
Even my two cats have gotten used to the vacuum using the lowest setting at first.
I use the clippers to shave the long hair on the bottom of the feet, this keeps my big boy from bringing in mud and water from outside. Be careful getting in between the toes, this area is sensitive. I usually clip the feet every 4 weeks when I do nail trims.
A word about clipping your pets hair. I've seen many, many videos and pictures of people clipping their pets without a guide/guard on the clippers. You should never clip your pets hair to the skin leaving them bald. This is only done for surgical purposes and leaves your pet with no way to stay warm. Always use at least the shortest guide/guard when doing a full body clip, this also will keep you from accidentally nicking your pets skin. You always want to start with a clean and completely dry pet for best results. For long hair, brush out the coat first before starting. For coats with matting, make sure to go slow so you don't cut the skin. You may need two people to hold your pet still especially when doing the under belly areas and under legs. For small dogs, put them up on a table or counter top so they are easier to reach and see. There are also many nice grooming tables available for home use. Put a nonslip pad down so your pet feels secure too. Make sure to touch the metal part of the clipper blades often to make sure they aren't getting hot so you don't burn your pet when doing full body clips.
With a little practice and patience, you will be able to save money doing grooming yourself and your pet will feel great.
This vacuum has great suction power, you might have to help the fur off the brushes but that's not a big deal as it goes right into the container. If you have big dogs, you will need to empty the container a few times which is also not a big deal especially for the convenience of this vacuum.
All the attachments store nicely in the provided bag and the cord wraps neatly on the bottom and the hose wraps around the unit. This unit doesn't take up much space and can be stored easily out of the way.
I wish the hose was about a foot or two longer but other than that, this is a great buy. Professional dog vacuums are hundreds of dollars so this is a great investment that will save you time by cutting down the amount of shedding your pet does in the house. Which cuts down the time you spend vacuuming your whole house and washing pet beds and blankets.
If anything changes during my continued use, I will update my review.
At this time I would recommend this vacuum and grooming kit.
Highly recommended
I use this on 3 of my small dogs. The dogs enjoy grooming sessions and don’t move when I’m cutting their hair. They actually be jumping to see who’s going first. It appears to relax them and they don’t want me to stop brushing them after a bath. The vacuum speed is great and catches all the hair when cutting their hair. I would highly recommend this for everyone with small dogs. If you have a medium to large dog. You would have to dumpster the container that’s collecting the hair more probably. It will work on any pet even cats.
Totally worth it
I was hesitant because it says quiet but then all the videos showed it being very loud. However once I got it home and turned it on it was really very quiet! My golden doodle wasn’t frightened by it at all! It does a pretty good job and very easy to set up and removed a lot of hair! My fluffy dog is not so fluffy anymore lol. I been wanting to shave him because of HOT MS weather! I would recommend combing before cutting because it will snag on “mats”. Suction was great, cut my puppy’s hair in living room and had no issues or residue! I love that it has so many parts for full grooming session and vaccum is extra plus! I would highly recommend because this will save you money in long run!
Game changer!!
This thing is AWESOME!! I tried grooming our 4 month old Golden Doodle with people shears and it was so choppy because she’s so squirmy & full of baby fluff!! Not to mention fur everywhere. This product had fast shipping, easy setup, & I like the accessory bag and cord storage feature. We first tried brushing our German Shepherd and that was fantastic. Self cleaning, no fur everywhere. 👏🏼 Trimming our Doodle puppy was chaotic (can you say puppy energy) but a success. The vacuum helped suck the puppy fluff up in the right direction instead of laying down. It was very smooth and effective. We used a half inch for the body and 5/8” for the legs. I think I’ll leave the legs longer next time. The kids decided we should make socks out of the clippings. 😂 And all this for less than the price of one trip to the groomer!
