it started Saturday night with twelve new contestants. First test was to groom St. Bernards but you had to go through the neighborhood and find your tools. Then teams of three went to work on French Poodles. They were to do Artistic cuts. sheesh! Only thing worse than a French Poodle is a French Poodle dyed and its fur cut into shapes no dog should have to wear.

Its going to be interesting again this year--in a rather car crash way, you don't want to watch but the "shear" awfulness of it just lures you in.

Hehehe Phoenix, I So get what you mean. Though I did think the red team did a great job with the St. Bernard they had. The woman who says she's got 30+ years of experience was very smart. I didn't like the guy last season who had all the experience. He was just arrogant and full of himself. This woman doesn't seem to bad, but of course that was just the first show so who knows.

Chicken guy was TO funny!

This week, pleasing difficult owners. The opera singer could not have been real...really! Poor dogs being subjected to some of those owners. I thought the color on the tail would actually attract attention from females but the owner didn't approve and that was not a good move.

I am really getting annoyed by Linsey???? The one who has escaped elimination now several times and who did the singing to the dog. She really comes across as immature, annoying and she dresses badly. her body type does not support those tight cropped pants. She's a bit large, which is not the problem but her choice of tight mid calf pants only emphasizes her large hips and makes her look like an apple on toothpicks. She not bad looking but really needs to re assess her fashion statement.

I'm not sure who I favor for the winner. I was disappointed last season although he was a nice man, I didn't think his overall performance rated him winning.

So far I like the lady with 30+ years of experience and a couple of the guys. The blond with the stripe in her hair seems good but no clear favorites yet.

Yippee! Annoying bad dresser loud female gone! This week its a doggie wedding and I am appalled! I am actually wondering if Nemo should be rescued from his owner on grounds of animal cruelty--those outfits the poor thing has to wear. He just looks timid and afraid all the time.

I am still liking Lisa and had a soft spot for Hubert although girl with pink stripe is coming on strong.

I'm seeing a lot of commercials for Hollywood groomer starting Artist from last season but I wasn't that fond of him as the strongest competitor. Plus he has a tiny little dog too. Doesn't anyone have a mutt or at least a mid size dog???? sigh...

Still I'm almost alone in watching this. Older dogs this week and I felt bad for them. A couple just looked so fragile and the ones that were snapping really did need to be muzzled. Oh and the quick sniff challenge using yarn dogs and the children was actually quite good. I didn't think it rated a "free from elimination" prize though. I really can't stand Janice Dickinson(I think that's her name) She looks like she is under the influence and is mean just to be mean. Not a dog grooming judge.

Janice has a history of drug abuse and has seemingly turned herself around. Unfortunately, her years of abuse will still show on her face and body. However, its true that she is merely a dog lover, and that does NOT qualify her to sit and judge a "grooming" competition. I like her alright, but she has always been a diva. LOL.

I never have had much patience for "divas". If she has managed to kick the drug habit, then bravo for her. so many who become addicted never get free.0

I really liked the yarn dog challenge. I was surprised the prize was immunity. I have been pretty happy with the people they kicked off so far. I like all 3 of the "power" groomers, so I'd be happy to see any of them win. Don't think the others are as good and will probably go over the next few weeks.

I wanted to record Artist's show but forgot. So I've got it set for next week. Not sure it will be any good, but I usually like to give most new shows a try or two before I decide for sure.

Nice to see others are watching this too.

Well, we are up to three people who admit to watching this.

Oh, I'm watching too but I just don't have much to say I guess. Still don't remember all their names. Isn't the woman who is most experienced called Lisa? I think she will be one of the finalists. And yeah I could see how that one somewhat large woman would have been better liked if she just hadn't talked so much.