I have used a mobile groomer for 4 years now. Ever since I got my westie and then my standard poodle. I now have the two yorkies and a persian cat too so she is here for a good four hours once a month. I think she is very reasonable, the dogs love her and she cares about them. She lets my daughter help and I can be there to tell her exactly what I want her to do. I think she charges the same or even less than the groomers you have to take them to.
I am a little bit pranoid and over protective so I won't let my yorkies out of my sight unless I absolutely have to. I am afraid to leave them at a grooming salon because am so afraid they will be stolen or that they will be mistreated.
I know there were some stories about some abusive mobile groomers too but I peek in on them constantly and she leaves the door to the van open for the fresh air so we can hear eveything that's going on. I just feel safer and would gladly pay a little extra for that reassurance. I also tip well so she does the extra special care and wants to keep coming. |