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04-09-2011, 01:26 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker | Petsmart :( Hello, I just took my little boy rocky to petsmart for the first time. I just wanted his nails filed, a good brush, and his feet ears and butt trimmed. When i picked HIM up , he had a bright pink bow in his hair! His ears were also uneven! I will never take him back again! I have learned my lesson! |
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04-09-2011, 01:29 PM | #2 |
"Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL
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| That is why I have a mobile groomer...she does exactly what I ask for. \
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04-09-2011, 02:08 PM | #3 |
and molliluv too! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Irving TX, USA
Posts: 1,619
| When Chibi was still a pup I had petsmart groom him once. They made his beard all square and kept his hair long but brushed it out straight so his whole body looked square. It was not cute. I just learned to groom him myself, you save tons of money and get what you want.....eventually
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04-09-2011, 02:14 PM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester, MA USA
Posts: 2,750
| i've never used Petsmart but i have used Petco and it was just ok and the price was alot more. i found an excellent private groomer now. much better than the way they groomed her at Petco
__________________ _______________ Elaine, Peyton, and her 2 chi sisters Minnie and Tootsie |
04-09-2011, 02:47 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kenner
Posts: 25
| Had a similar experience at Petsmart with my malt - took her in for a nail trim and a bath and they shaved her. Never went back. Linda |
04-09-2011, 03:32 PM | #6 |
♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US
Posts: 2,186
| I found that the groomer at Petsmart never listened to me..after the 3rd time I was done
__________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae |
04-09-2011, 06:59 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA
Posts: 217
| the first time Furgie went to get groomed...I didn't know better and took her to Petsmart...they clipped her eye! I will never use their grooming service again...
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04-09-2011, 07:03 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL
Posts: 12,235
| Hate the groomer at Petsmart. I use a home groomer and love her. My friend had a dog that died while at the Petsmart near her house. Took him in for a grooming and they called an hour later and he was dead. Just horrible!
__________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain |
04-09-2011, 07:06 PM | #9 |
♪♥ Jazi & Izi's Mom ♥♫ Donating Member | After reading on YT that someone's Yorkie was bitten and later died from a careless incident at petsmart, I'd never take my baby's there. They're minimum wagers for the most part. That really scared me. |
04-09-2011, 07:48 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL
Posts: 838
| We took Annie to PetSmart a couple of times until they complained about having to spend too much time on her b/c she was having problems standing (15 yrs old and back degen disease). I would not take the Z gang there. We go to a groomer in Sat. Beach but w/4 I am learning to groom one or two of the guys.
__________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12 Last edited by ltret0294; 04-09-2011 at 07:50 PM. |
04-10-2011, 07:44 AM | #11 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence, AZ
Posts: 764
| I am sooooooooooo lucky I found a groomer, who grooms from home!!!!!!!! And lives less than a mile away. He spent 1 hour and 20 minutes on Jett. Doing the full basic grooming, nails, trim, bath, brush, anal glands.........and only charged me $20.00. He did FANTASTIC!!!! Jett looked like a million dollars when I picked him up!! (He got rid of a TON of his 'puppy' fur, and you can actually see his silky coat!!!!) Petsmart charged me I believe 50-60 for this and they did a cruddy job if you ask me. I did however give him 30.00......a 10.00 tip!! I am taking Bella to him next week, and am very excited to see what he does with her.
__________________ Sue, Bella, Jett, TBell, Armani & Kahn Plus our 2 new litters , we have chocolate and parti pups!!! RIP my beautiful girl Kiah! We love you and miss you!! |
04-10-2011, 07:57 AM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gansevoort, New York
Posts: 134
| my experiences @ petsmart have been ok kinda got what i expected, luckily no horror stories, but they take too long, think this is too much for the pups. i would love a private groomer, mobile groomer, etc. does anyone know someone who is reasonable in the saratoga springs, ny area. i know of a mobile groomer who won't even take new clients & for me a little too pricey anyway, that's why i go to petsmart. unfortunately i know i can't do it myself. if i could get someone to groom for $20 & come to my house or even close to that price i would throw a party. lucky for you. any suggestions would be awesome. have a great day everyone. finally a beautiful day, we have had a tough winter in upstate ny, to say the least!! |
05-01-2011, 06:24 AM | #13 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas
Posts: 25
| Most of the time PetSmart and PetCo just want to shave babies. |
05-01-2011, 10:38 AM | #14 | |
♪♥ Jazi & Izi's Mom ♥♫ Donating Member | Quote:
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05-01-2011, 11:11 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York
Posts: 3,896
| Sometimes the groomers just do not listen to what the client wants which is wrong!!! When you find a good groomer, they are worth their weight in gold. I have a mobile groomer who comes to my house. He loves Sammy and Sammy loves him. |
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