Bijou did great w/her sedation grooming!
They said she did great with just the smallest bit of sedation...and that if she had wanted to fear-bite, she could have...but she didn't. She was very cooperative and they just loved her to pieces. She was awake the entire time and did fine. Her paws look so pretty now and she smells yummy. I'm very pleased. I did write on her consent form "no coat/mane trim" and they adhered to that -- they brushed out the mats they found (just a few small ones) and I was very pleased with that -- no shaving!
$47 for both sedation and grooming, and they got to chat and play with her nearly all day! I'm thinking that's a bargain for a "collie spa day" :) It turns out it was probably less expensive, and certainly less stressful, than the Petsmart grooming salon. Hopefully, this is step one of a positive grooming experience and we can build on that. I'll post a few new pics tomorrow, am recharging my digital camera right now. I wish I had taken some pics of her very furry feet before her grooming today, but at least you'll soon see how gorgoeus she is now!
I'm just soooooo relieved she's home. I missed her terribly and (I confess) worried about the anesthetic and her behavior. But she's all about the love...she whined and practically jumped into my arms when she saw me this afternoon, she's just so sweet!
Thanks again for all the great advice and support!
