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dabrat76 · 12-15-2007, 03:41 AM

I know this isn't the right section, but this is where everyone looks first and I need quickish answers as we're taking SoCo to Petsmart to be groomed in a few hours.

SoCo has a cotton coat, and I know he'll never have a long flowing coat, but it's an inch or 2 past his belly and I like it that length for looks and warmth here in igloo central. (Just kidding, though I HAVE been asked before if I lived in an igloo! lol) I know everyone's had a bad experience at Petsmart but it's a convenient location while we do some shopping south of the border, and I'd rather not leave him at home. (Cross your fingers, we're showing our old trailer to someone today!)

Here are my requests to them, can you think of anything I'm missing?

1. trim or shave around anus
2. trim hair between pads - NOT on top of foot!
3. trim nails (hubby told me any breed as long as no dark nails again - WHOOPS, missed that in the standard! tee hee hee)
4. full bath (shampoo, conditioner), blow dry, brush through
5. ear cleaning and plucking
6. top knot with bow or elastic (I'll even bring some elastics)
7. DO NOT EXPRESS ANAL GLANDS
8. DO NOT cut any hair on face, legs, body or tail (he has a full undocked tail)
9. trim top 1/3 of ears (maybe, not sure if it's necessary at 8 months)
10. sanitary trim/shave on his belly

Any suggestions or comments? This is the first time I'm taking a dog to the groomers. I am TERRIFIED of coming home with a shaved dog and already warned the girl who made the appointment that they will have an EXTREMELY unhappy person to deal with if I get a shaved dog back. They said their standard is 3 hours but they call if they're done faster which she thinks (despite my list) that they will be.

dabrat76 · 12-15-2007, 08:55 AM

bump - anyone?

Yorkiekids · 12-15-2007, 09:55 AM

Sounds like you have everything covered. I'd leave the list with them just to make sure they don't forget anything. Best wishes on your first grooming.

dabrat76 · 12-15-2007, 09:58 AM

Thank you, I hope so! And I do plan on leaving the list with them, it's typed out so no possibility of misunderstand my handwriting

12-15-2007, 03:41 AM	#1
dabrat76 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 132	Grooming questions I know this isn't the right section, but this is where everyone looks first and I need quickish answers as we're taking SoCo to Petsmart to be groomed in a few hours. SoCo has a cotton coat, and I know he'll never have a long flowing coat, but it's an inch or 2 past his belly and I like it that length for looks and warmth here in igloo central. (Just kidding, though I HAVE been asked before if I lived in an igloo! lol) I know everyone's had a bad experience at Petsmart but it's a convenient location while we do some shopping south of the border, and I'd rather not leave him at home. (Cross your fingers, we're showing our old trailer to someone today!) Here are my requests to them, can you think of anything I'm missing? 1. trim or shave around anus 2. trim hair between pads - NOT on top of foot! 3. trim nails (hubby told me any breed as long as no dark nails again - WHOOPS, missed that in the standard! tee hee hee) 4. full bath (shampoo, conditioner), blow dry, brush through 5. ear cleaning and plucking 6. top knot with bow or elastic (I'll even bring some elastics) 7. DO NOT EXPRESS ANAL GLANDS 8. DO NOT cut any hair on face, legs, body or tail (he has a full undocked tail) 9. trim top 1/3 of ears (maybe, not sure if it's necessary at 8 months) 10. sanitary trim/shave on his belly Any suggestions or comments? This is the first time I'm taking a dog to the groomers. I am TERRIFIED of coming home with a shaved dog and already warned the girl who made the appointment that they will have an EXTREMELY unhappy person to deal with if I get a shaved dog back. They said their standard is 3 hours but they call if they're done faster which she thinks (despite my list) that they will be.

12-15-2007, 09:55 AM	#3
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,432	Sounds like you have everything covered. I'd leave the list with them just to make sure they don't forget anything. Best wishes on your first grooming. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

12-15-2007, 08:55 AM	#2
dabrat76 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 132	bump - anyone?

12-15-2007, 09:58 AM	#4
dabrat76 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 132	Thank you, I hope so! And I do plan on leaving the list with them, it's typed out so no possibility of misunderstand my handwriting