It seems like there’s an irresistible gravitational pull that draws us to scissors. I mean, we all know very well what the quarantine haircut is. If you’re one of the few lucky ones who hasn’t experienced it (just yet,) check out our previous post on people doing their hair in the lockdown. Spoilers: it ended badly.
But this time, the dogs are taking the hit. Because people have somehow come to the conclusion that grooming their four-legged friend at home is a must-do. “I don’t think he’ll ever trust a human again,” one Twitter user wrote about his mom’s decision to “try grooming the dog.” Don’t tell me you didn’t see it coming.
Let’s take a look at our selection of some of the funniest canine haircut casualties down below. If you’re still considering becoming a first-time groomer yourself, think again, and then, think once more.
#1 Help
Image credits: HavoctheHav
#2 That Look
Image credits: DottyTeapot1
#3 Groomer Closed Due To Covid19. Wife Told Me To Trim The Dog. Hold My Beer
Image credits: iJUJ
Not even a global lockdown can stop people from giving their pets a haircut. That fact alone gets the owner in closer proximity to his four-legged companion, which may not be dangerous per se, since there’s no solid evidence it can be transmitted between species.
When it comes to DIY dog grooming in self-isolation, pro groomers’ opinions are split. According to Lisa Stark, the spokesperson at Petco, “pet owners aren’t capable and don’t have proper equipment to groom their pets at home.”
Meanwhile, Hayley Byrne-Ingle, a groomer from the Kennel Club, believes that “grooming can be done anywhere in the house.” She suggests that “choosing a room with a surface where your dog can’t slip would be best to make the grooming process as stress-free as possible.”
#4 Take It From Mash And Wait Until The Professionals Are Back
Image credits: hermioneolivia
#5 If Looks Could Kill
Image credits: MinGzDaKing
#6 Miss That Fluffy Boy. I Want His Fur Back
Image credits: yetiandthejet
But when it comes to shaving your dog’s coat at home, that’s better left to the pros. “Ideally, cutting and/or shaving your dog’s coat should be left to your local dog groomer,” Hayley told The Country Living. Instead, her advice is to “invest in a good brush—a standard slicker brush is appropriate for most breeds, and brush your dog little and often.”
#7 Unexpected Casualties
Image credits: MarkAgee
#8 Covid19 Haircut. Mistakes Were Made
Image credits: SoundOfOneHand
#9 First Time Quarantine Groomer Here! How’d I Do?
Image credits: jilliandee1982
The Centers for Disease Control And Prevention reports that “some coronaviruses that infect animals can sometimes be spread to humans and then spread between people, but it’s rare.” The current outbreak likely started from an animal source, but the exact source of the virus is unknown.
The first animal case that tested positive for the virus was a tiger with a respiratory illness at a zoo in New York City. Nevertheless, “Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.”
#10 Quarantine Haircuts 2020
Image credits: gusandlayla
#11 Try Grooming The Dog
Image credits: danielhowell
#12 A Trim
Image credits: heatherlouhind
#13 My Dog Got A Haircut. Seems Pissed About It
Image credits: ChickenCowChicken
#14 Guess Who Won’t Be Asked To Groom The Dog Again
Image credits: andrewbin1
#15 This Is The Mug Of A Dog Who Is Plotting His Revenge Against Me For Giving Him A Home Haircut
Image credits: hopperpupper
#16 Not Happy
Image credits: withnailandaye
#17 My Wife’s First Attempt To Groom The Dog During Quarantine
Image credits: RhodiumPl8ed
#18 This Happened
Image credits: ChrisEvans
#19 I, Too, Gave My Dog A Deeply Regrettable Quarantine Haircut. I’m So Sorry, Son
Image credits: halcyondazeahead
#20 Avery Also Thinks Pants Are Optional During Isolation
Image credits: kmacneil225
#21 A Quarantine Haircut At It’s Best
Image credits: MeanAuntmissy
#22 Dogs With Haircuts – Riley Edition
Image credits: keele
#23 My Advice: Abort This Mission! My Poor Mimi Looked Crazy For 2 Days Until I Was Able To Fix Him
Image credits: GuillaumeHuppe
#24 It Was So Long She Couldn’t See, So I Tried My Best But Poor Maggie May Deserved Better
Image credits: oy-withthepoodles
#25 This Is Why We Pay Professionals
Image credits: maribrite83
#26 There’s A First Time For Everything
Image credits: slack2thefuture
#27 I’m So Sorry Baby. Dog Grooming Will Be Left To The Professionals Only From Here On Out
Image credits: catherine828
#28 Mojo Before And After
Image credits: breathingmanually
#29 Bad Haircut Day
Image credits: peaches_fluffy_butt
#30 Sad Gretel
Image credits: TrinaSpillman
Source: boredpanda.com