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06-10-2010, 03:42 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Coast
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| How do I select a groomer? How do I go about selecting a groomer for my puppy? My puppy is 8.5 weeks old and still at the breeders, but I'm trying to get things set for when he comes home. The breeder uses a friend for grooming, so going with her groomer isn't an option. I asked friends for recommendations and have started visiting the suggestions (is that overprotective of me? LOL!) but I don't really know what I should be looking for and what I should be asking. Yesterday I visited one groomer and she was very nice, but the place had an odd smell--my four year old was with me and, thankfully, waited until we left the building to tell me how stinky it was in there. Maybe it was a wet dog smell?? I have no clue--I'm very inexperienced with this stuff! At any rate, yesterday's groomer was telling me she prefers cage drying the dogs because then she doesn't have to have a dryer right next to a puppy's head--she thinks air drying is less traumatic. She also suggested bringing him in a couple of times (after he's fully vaccinated) just for nailtrimming and brushing so that he can get used to her. Is this reasonable? How long should I expect him to need to stay at the groomers? What questions should I ask? Thank you!
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06-11-2010, 02:06 AM | #2 |
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| In my opinion--Never use cage dryers!!!!! Hi there! Congratulations on your new puppy. I think that it is extremely intelligent of you to select a groomer (or at least start thinking about one) before you bring your baby home. I am by no means an expert BUT I have hear HORROR stories--dogs have died while being dried in cages. Look, I'm sure that many people do it and I can't say they are wrong but I would NEVER ever go to a groomer that uses cage dryers. ESPECIALLY for yorkies which don't have an undercoat and are so small. They don't take long at all to dry. A few months ago there was thread that I still shudder when I think about it. It was a lady who posted about her friend's yorkie being badly burned in the cage dryer. The baby was in the hospital with extensive burns. I don't mean to scare you (well maybe I do to help you protect your little one) but please look into this. The comment the groomer made about using the cage so as not to have the dryer by their head is outrageous!! Of course they don't like it which is why most people/groomers use a human hairdryer on LOW heat several inches away from their face. Your child is probably onto something. Grooming places are not supposed to smell. At least not any that I have visited. It is a very hard process to find a groomer. Once you find the right one you will need to be extremely specific about the haircut because every groomer has a different opinion about what a puppy cut is (assuming you go that route). The good news is that I don't think you will have to get your new baby groomed until he is around 5 months----you could probably wait even longer. You have plenty of time to visit places. Good luck and I can't wait to see pictures.
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06-11-2010, 02:11 AM | #3 |
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| Please read this. Warning--don't let your child see It is a terribly sad story but I thought you should read it. Maybe you could pass this onto that groomer. I hope I am not crossing the line by showing you this. It's just that someone warned me not to use them and I am forever grateful. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/att...hloe1_crop.jpg In the "search" (next to new posts) type in cage dryers. There is a lot of info about grooming in general--not just cage dryers. Good luck and I know that you are going to be a fantastic Yorkie mommy bc you have already been researching so much.
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06-13-2010, 08:48 PM | #4 |
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| Thank you so much. I'm going to keep looking.
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06-25-2010, 05:46 AM | #5 |
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| I need help with groomingn please see MY OTHER POST THAT DIDN'T GET HERE. THANKS |
06-25-2010, 07:40 AM | #6 |
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| Nico, that thread still brings tears to my eyes. Cage dryers should be banned. SarahK: Want to find a good groomer? Look in the mirror. A lot of people groom at home. There are instructional videos made by YT member Marci in the "stickies" at the top of this section. I have to admit, having my boys in full coat makes home grooming a little easier. Shorter hairstyles may take a little more practice and artistry. Even if you use a groomer, start working with your pup from day one getting him accustomed to being touched on the paws, ears, head, and so on. Train him to sit still for brushing and daily maintenance grooming. Your breeder should already be doing this, and you should keep it up. |
06-25-2010, 05:41 PM | #7 | |
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Excellent advice.Drying cages should be DESTROYED AND BANNED!! I don't even think that some groomers are aware of their potenial danger. If you can't groom him yourself then I would suggest trying to find a groomer that will let you stay and watch. They will try to talk you out of it by saying that the dog will be nervous and won't focus on them etc. but if you are calm while you watch then your puppy will be calm too. If they protest maybe you could offer paying more (more money is worth your peace of mind) in my opinion. Finally, there are mobile groomers who come to you and just focus on your dog. Many of them will let you come inside. I wish you the best of luck!
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06-28-2010, 05:30 PM | #8 |
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| Oh no, no, no--I'm not grooming him myself! I'm already feeling overwhelmed with keeping him healthy and happy. To attempt to save my own sanity, I need to know where my limits are! At this point I'm strongly leaning toward a mobile groomer. I wish they weren't so expensive though!
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06-28-2010, 06:09 PM | #9 |
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| I agree. I'd never be able to groom him myself either. Good luckto you and your little one!
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