Groomers Helper
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Groomers Helper
This is an item that I have much experience with, but only as of late. Although not the cheapest grooming accessory on the market, $120 plus for the starter version and $320 plus for the pro version it’s a worthwhile investment. In each store we utilize 2 of the pro versions which gives a total of four of the Groomers Helper Clamps. The clamps (pictured on the right) are really the key to the system as they allow you connect to the bottom of the quick release noose and secure the dogs head to the lower portion of the grooming arm. The clamps utilize a locking cam mechanism that allows you to have it loose in order to connect it to the quick release noose, pull it tight and lock it at the desired tension and then loosen it with minimal effort when you are done. The cams also slide up and down any standard grooming arm and tighten at the desired height needed to secure the dog in the manner that best works for the given situation. Additionally since the quick release has a metal loop at the bottom, when the cable from the clamp is connected, it pulls directly from the bottom center of the noose which prevents the dog from choking itself. The grooming noose then takes the shape of a V placed upside down on top of another V so that there is always adequate space around the windpipe. In essence when connected correctly it holds the dogs neck from the sides than from the top or bottom. This also in my experience tends to keep dog that are easy to agitate a bit calmer as they don’t have to deal with the feeling of being choked if they choose to struggle against the noose.
I feel it also worth mentioning that these items are tough, and well capable of securing holding even the heads of even the largest dogs in place. As to the no sit device, we have never used them for a dog, we have, however used the side attachment bars, clamp and quick release for grooming cats. I do wish the manufacturer offered the ability to purchase every single piece separately as that would allow a groomer to just get the individual pieces they needed as opposed to having to by pre-packaged set that may contain items of no use. But in the manufacturers defense when they have a product as good as the one they offer, that saves as much hassle, time and money as it does its still worth it to just bite the bullet and by the pro set as opposed to multiple starter sets.
I went for years and never knew that this device existed until a very inexperienced bather coming from another grooming shop mentioned the item. Always wanting to expand my horizons and make my job and the job of my employees easier I took a risk and purchased the product. After two plus years of its use and well over several thousand grooms in that time span I have no regrets and would recommend this product to anyone serious about grooming on a professional level.
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