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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 giving funny dog haircuts to their four-legged friends at home is a must-do. “I don’t think he’ll ever trust a human again,” one X (formerly Twitter) user wrote about his mom’s decision to “try grooming the dog.” Don’t tell me you didn’t see this dog grooming fail coming.

Let’s take a look at our selection of some of the funny dog haircut pics down below. If you’re still considering becoming a first-time groomer yourself, think again, and then, think once more.

#1

Groomer Closed Due To Covid19. Wife Told Me To Trim The Dog. Hold My Beer

Groomer Closed Due To Covid19. Wife Told Me To Trim The Dog. Hold My Beer

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#2

Help Me! My Mom Did My Grooming. I Was In Desperate Need About 4 Weeks Ago. I Look Like A Chinchilla

Help Me! My Mom Did My Grooming. I Was In Desperate Need About 4 Weeks Ago. I Look Like A Chinchilla

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#3

That Look

That Look

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The Most Common Mistakes of At-home Dog Grooming

Not even a global lockdown can stop people from giving bad dog haircuts. 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.

Bored Panda contacted Hayley Byrne-Ingle, a groomer at The Kennel Club, to find out things you should know before falling down the pit of funny dog grooming mishaps. Hayley urges people to remember that “a lot can go wrong without the correct training” and “clippers or scissors on a moving target is not as easy as most people think!”

The most common mistake people make when grooming at home is “reaching straight for the clippers used for human hair,” Hayley told us. “These clippers usually have one very short blade and used on dogs will take their coat very short!” she explained.

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#4

This Is The Mug Of A Dog Who Is Plotting His Revenge Against Me For Giving Him A Home Haircut

This Is The Mug Of A Dog Who Is Plotting His Revenge Against Me For Giving Him A Home Haircut

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#5

If Looks Could Kill

If Looks Could Kill

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#6

Take It From Mash And Wait Until The Professionals Are Back

Take It From Mash And Wait Until The Professionals Are Back

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Another common mistake that often leads to hilariously funny dog haircuts is bathing your dog at home without brushing prior. “A lot of dogs now will be getting long and smelly and it’s very tempting to bathe them,” but this is a big mistake, warns Hayley. “Bathing without brushing can lead to matting of the coat as a small single knot when water is added can form a layer of mats.”

The professional groomer recommends letting the pros do their job. When grooming your dog at home, there’s a great chance of injuries that “can leave your dog with a bad experience.” She suggests investing in a good brush, which will also help you to bond with your furry friend.

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#7

Unexpected Casualties

Unexpected Casualties

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#8

Miss That Fluffy Boy. I Want His Fur Back

Miss That Fluffy Boy. I Want His Fur Back

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#9

A Trim

A Trim

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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.”

However, for now, let’s return to the funny dog haircuts still on this list. Don’t forget to vote for the dogs you think deserve the most sympathy, and if you’ve documented your dog grooming fails, share them with us in the comments!

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#10

Quarantine Haircuts 2020

Quarantine Haircuts 2020

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#11

Try Grooming The Dog

Try Grooming The Dog

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#12

Covid19 Haircut. Mistakes Were Made

Covid19 Haircut. Mistakes Were Made

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#13

It Was So Long She Couldn't See, So I Tried My Best But Poor Maggie May Deserved Better

It Was So Long She Couldn't See, So I Tried My Best But Poor Maggie May Deserved Better

oy-withthepoodles Report

#14

My Dog Got A Haircut. Seems Pissed About It

My Dog Got A Haircut. Seems Pissed About It

ChickenCowChicken Report

#15

First Time Quarantine Groomer Here! How’d I Do?

First Time Quarantine Groomer Here! How’d I Do?

jilliandee1982 Report

#16

Guess Who Won’t Be Asked To Groom The Dog Again

Guess Who Won’t Be Asked To Groom The Dog Again

andrewbin1 Report

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#17

Dogs With Haircuts - Riley Edition

Dogs With Haircuts - Riley Edition

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#18

My Wife’s First Attempt To Groom The Dog During Quarantine

My Wife’s First Attempt To Groom The Dog During Quarantine

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#19

Not Happy

Not Happy

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#20

There's A First Time For Everything

There's A First Time For Everything

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#21

I, Too, Gave My Dog A Deeply Regrettable Quarantine Haircut. I'm So Sorry, Son

I, Too, Gave My Dog A Deeply Regrettable Quarantine Haircut. I'm So Sorry, Son

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#22

Avery Also Thinks Pants Are Optional During Isolation

Avery Also Thinks Pants Are Optional During Isolation

kmacneil225 Report

#23

I’m So Sorry Baby. Dog Grooming Will Be Left To The Professionals Only From Here On Out

I’m So Sorry Baby. Dog Grooming Will Be Left To The Professionals Only From Here On Out

catherine828 Report

#24

A Quarantine Haircut At It's Best

A Quarantine Haircut At It's Best

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#25

This Is Why We Pay Professionals

This Is Why We Pay Professionals

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#26

Sad Gretel

Sad Gretel

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#27

Mojo Before And After

Mojo Before And After

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#28

My Advice: Abort This Mission! My Poor Mimi Looked Crazy For 2 Days Until I Was Able To Fix Him

My Advice: Abort This Mission! My Poor Mimi Looked Crazy For 2 Days Until I Was Able To Fix Him

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#29

Bad Haircut Day

Bad Haircut Day

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#30

This Happened

This Happened

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Note: this post originally had 55 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.