Bad groomer tales...

[Medusa]

This is so scary, Ellie. I guess I was lucky when I had my peke-a-poos, Charmin and Daisy and my border collie, Heidi. I went to the same groomer always and she was wonderful w/them. She even had a senior day when she worked only on senior dogs because she said that she needs to take more time w/them because she has to be more careful. When I called to tell her that I would only be bringing one dog in for grooming next time, she cried. I wish you success in finding a good groomer that you can trust w/your furbabies.

[Pam]

When I called to tell her that I would only be bringing one dog in for grooming next time, she cried.

Wow! That's the kind of person anyone would want working on their dog. What a gentle soul and true dog lover. When I was selecting Bella at the breeder's she was asking me about my former poodles. When I told her how Whitney died her eyes filled up and she never even met her. Yep, there are some people who really love dogs and some who use dogs to make a buck. Sad.

[pomtzu]

I really wish I could find a one person operation, like someone that works out of their home, rather than a multiple groomer shop. There is a girl here locally that has a mobile grooming operation - she has a van equipped with self contained water, water heater, hydrobath, etc, etc, etc, and she comes to the house and just works right in the driveway. I sent her an email with info on both my furkids, requesting rates, but I'm sure it will be more than I can afford - but nothing ventured/nothing gained I suppose. All I know for sure at this point, is that they will not go back to the 2 previous groomers.

I would like to be able to do them myself, but unfortunately I don't think I could handle the clippers with the lack of sensation in my hands. Just combing them is an effort. I can't imagine what they would look like after I was done trying to use clippers on them.

[Medusa]

I can recall when I first got my dog Charmin and I was researching groomers. I went to one place and the man seemed nice enough and I was seriously considering him when one of the little dogs in a cage, a cute little peke-a-poo or lhasa, not sure which, barked and the guy whipped around and slapped that cage really hard and yelled "Shut up!" My husband and I turned on our heels and walked out. I'd thought about calling the police but there was no evidence that he hurt the dogs but I'm sure he scared them to death. My Charmy was such a little luvvie. There's no way that I would've subjected her to that treatment.

[IRescue452]

I suggest learning to do it yourself. Its really easy to get the basic shave down and the combs help so you don't cut it too short. I started with helping my mom when I was about 7 and have about 17 years experience with just shaving, nothing too fancy, but its a lifesaver on money and worry. I still end up getting stripes on Autumn when I do her hair really short, but it grows back quickly.

[pomtzu]

I suggest learning to do it yourself. Its really easy to get the basic shave down and the combs help so you don't cut it too short. I started with helping my mom when I was about 7 and have about 17 years experience with just shaving, nothing too fancy, but its a lifesaver on money and worry. I still end up getting stripes on Autumn when I do her hair really short, but it grows back quickly.

I'd love to but the hands won't cooperate - too much nerve damage.