Do you go to a groomer or do it yourself? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Midge5353 · 07-05-2005, 09:11 AM

I was wondering how many people take their Yorkies to a groomer and how many people do it themselves.

wollfy · 07-05-2005, 09:28 AM

I take Jeremiah and Jane to a professional groomer. They go every 2 weeks and in between that time I groom myself. I wash them sometimes but it depends on if they need it or not.

Mystify79 · 07-05-2005, 09:38 AM

I groom Pixie myself.. she's a dream to groom luckily. I do take her in to have her nails clipped because I'm too scared to attempt them myself. I also groom my Maltese myself for the most part.. once in a while if he gets too matted I'll take him to the groomer but that happens maybe 3 times a year.

kittendes · 07-05-2005, 09:41 AM

I groom Willy myself.I keep him in a puppy cut, so it's pretty easy to do. Several years ago I took a pet grooming class so I have a little idea what I am doing. Besides you hear all kinds of horror stories about groomers & I just couldn't go there. I have a friend who's dad does grooming & she has tried several times to get me to take Willy to him, but he is a heavy drinker & have heard he can be rough. I just dont say much when she mentions it.
Desiree

chachi · 07-05-2005, 10:23 AM

I take Chachi and Jewels to a professional groomer. I know I could never do as good of a job as she does.

bubbles4blossom · 07-05-2005, 12:44 PM

Neo wont let me touch him when it comes to grooming.I cut his nails but thats it.Let them deal with my squirmy baby.LOL

Heather

Carters Mom · 07-05-2005, 01:42 PM

I groom Carter myself but have taken him twice to a groomer also.

The first grooming was a nightmare because they shaved his nose and cut bangs! ARGHHH

The second groomer was fantastic at her job but I don't like the conditions at her place. Besides . . . she requires that you drop off your pup in the morning at 9 AM and usually doesn't allow you to return until late afternoon. I was lucky -- Carter was only there from 9 AM to noon but that was too long for me while she had a total of 13 dogs there in her possession!

I'm still looking for a good groomer to use once every quarter or so.

ReconsMomma · 07-05-2005, 02:24 PM

I do all the grooming on my own dogs but then again, I am a proffesional dog groomer too.

txshopper73 · 07-05-2005, 02:37 PM

When I first got Chester, I would take him to the groomers. The groomer lacked a personality, but she was very informative and would let me stay and watch as she did my baby. I caught on pretty quick and learned how to do it myself. Now, I don't have to have it done and it saves me a lot of money!

StewiesMom · 07-05-2005, 03:59 PM

I groom Stewie and if I do say so myself, I do a damn good job

Hickey007 · 07-05-2005, 04:02 PM

I have a question for all those who groom their pups themselves. I am planning on letting Reagan's hair grow out. Humans get trims to cut split ends and keep the hair growing and such. Do the pups need this too or do you just pretty much let them grow out to the length you like then start trimming?

SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-05-2005, 09:39 PM

I have MOBILE groomer I love and she comws once a month and does all five dogs and the cat! It's great!

ingallsra · 07-06-2005, 12:09 AM

I usally groom Oscar myself, but occasionally it is nice to take him to a groomer.

jogi37 · 07-06-2005, 08:14 AM

I take Tini to the groomers for a full "do", but inbetween, I have been able to go a longer time by finally getting some courage and shaving up her butt myself. I tried doing her nails, but I think that really is a two man job since she squirms around so much.

Yorkie_GirL · 07-06-2005, 09:56 AM

I groom all three of my babies.. but I do take them to a professional every month

View Poll Results: Who grooms your Yorkie?
I take my Yorkie to a professional groomer	30	55.56%
My Yorkies are groomed by a mobile groomer	2	3.70%
I am a professional groomer and I do it myself	1	1.85%
I am not a groomer, but I do it myself	23	42.59%
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07-05-2005, 09:11 AM	#1
Midge5353 BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 1,297	Do you go to a groomer or do it yourself? I was wondering how many people take their Yorkies to a groomer and how many people do it themselves.

07-05-2005, 09:28 AM	#2
wollfy JereBo On the Go Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jax, Florida Posts: 1,094	I take Jeremiah and Jane to a professional groomer. They go every 2 weeks and in between that time I groom myself. I wash them sometimes but it depends on if they need it or not. __________________ Jhordan, Jane, Jeremiah, and Buddy

07-05-2005, 09:38 AM	#3
Mystify79 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 565	I groom Pixie myself.. she's a dream to groom luckily. I do take her in to have her nails clipped because I'm too scared to attempt them myself. I also groom my Maltese myself for the most part.. once in a while if he gets too matted I'll take him to the groomer but that happens maybe 3 times a year. __________________ Pixie & Tuffy

07-05-2005, 09:41 AM	#4
kittendes Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Posts: 211	I groom Willy myself.I keep him in a puppy cut, so it's pretty easy to do. Several years ago I took a pet grooming class so I have a little idea what I am doing. Besides you hear all kinds of horror stories about groomers & I just couldn't go there. I have a friend who's dad does grooming & she has tried several times to get me to take Willy to him, but he is a heavy drinker & have heard he can be rough. I just dont say much when she mentions it. Desiree Last edited by kittendes; 07-05-2005 at 09:42 AM. Reason: accidenty hit yorkiesar twice

07-05-2005, 10:23 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,236	I take Chachi and Jewels to a professional groomer. I know I could never do as good of a job as she does. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-05-2005, 12:44 PM	#6
bubbles4blossom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Liberty Center Ohio Posts: 252	groomer Neo wont let me touch him when it comes to grooming.I cut his nails but thats it.Let them deal with my squirmy baby.LOL Heather

07-05-2005, 01:42 PM	#7
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	I groom Carter myself but have taken him twice to a groomer also. The first grooming was a nightmare because they shaved his nose and cut bangs! ARGHHH The second groomer was fantastic at her job but I don't like the conditions at her place. Besides . . . she requires that you drop off your pup in the morning at 9 AM and usually doesn't allow you to return until late afternoon. I was lucky -- Carter was only there from 9 AM to noon but that was too long for me while she had a total of 13 dogs there in her possession! I'm still looking for a good groomer to use once every quarter or so. __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

07-05-2005, 02:24 PM	#8
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	I do all the grooming on my own dogs but then again, I am a proffesional dog groomer too.

07-05-2005, 02:37 PM	#9
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,162 Blog Entries: 1	When I first got Chester, I would take him to the groomers. The groomer lacked a personality, but she was very informative and would let me stay and watch as she did my baby. I caught on pretty quick and learned how to do it myself. Now, I don't have to have it done and it saves me a lot of money! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

07-05-2005, 03:59 PM	#10
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago (Bridgeport) Posts: 6,290	I groom Stewie and if I do say so myself, I do a damn good job __________________ Kristy & Stewie

07-05-2005, 04:02 PM	#11
Hickey007 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 789	I have a question for all those who groom their pups themselves. I am planning on letting Reagan's hair grow out. Humans get trims to cut split ends and keep the hair growing and such. Do the pups need this too or do you just pretty much let them grow out to the length you like then start trimming? __________________ Courtney

07-05-2005, 09:39 PM	#12
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I have MOBILE groomer I love and she comws once a month and does all five dogs and the cat! It's great!

07-06-2005, 12:09 AM	#13
ingallsra YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 367	I usally groom Oscar myself, but occasionally it is nice to take him to a groomer.

07-06-2005, 08:14 AM	#14
jogi37 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oak Park Posts: 185	I take Tini to the groomers for a full "do", but inbetween, I have been able to go a longer time by finally getting some courage and shaving up her butt myself. I tried doing her nails, but I think that really is a two man job since she squirms around so much. __________________ Joanne & Tini

07-06-2005, 09:56 AM	#15
Yorkie_GirL Oreo,Ginger&Cloey Owned Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: none of your business Posts: 1,270	I groom all three of my babies.. but I do take them to a professional every month