Tbh I guess the dogs? But more so my big ones I’ve gotten such a good groove with my smaller breeds I feel like I’m behind or just struggling more with my bigger babies

I usually just rotate around my difficult dogs, for example I do one half at a time, left neck-back, shoulder and thigh all shaved by then my blade gets hot so I’ll swap to my 10 and do my sani and pads, if it’s fighting over the paws I’ll get through on that, then work on brushing out the tail or working on the head. So I try to give the break while also being productive and trying to at least do something. But also sometimes you just need to take the break and just give the baby a lil love and pets, sometimes I’ll even offer water to the pup if they’re not panting too hard (if the dog has shovel tongue DO NOT give it water or you risk bloat)

@Ana Liceaga oh wow I would have never guessed shaving a corgi, but I mean they do shed a whole lot most of mine are bath, deshed, and butt trim

@McKenzie McDougal we have a couple cavaliers that we shave, I actually have an Aussilier (Aussie x cavalier) and he looks like a giant cavalier who gets a 5 blade!

As an independent contractor I’d say it’s def easier to prevent burn out especially if you’re in control of your scheduling! My shop doesn’t make me pay rent but I only make 50% of sales and 100% of my tips. And with that I’ve been able to pay for my apartment on my own. But my only advice with independent contracting is def set a budget for yourself and stick to it! You got this, do whatever is best for you <3