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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne  I wish one of you fabulous groomers lived near me! Maybe because you are in the business and good at what you do, you don't realize groomers of your caliber who also is compassionate is a rare find, that why you have so many loyal clients and lots of referrals.
I can flip open the yellow pages and there are bunch of groomers listed but finding that special gem within the list is a tough thing to do. How do you know they are talented or caring? I don't want to go through a trial and err process with my babies, but we don't really have a choice and sometimes the result can be disappointing or even horrifiying.
Many of the frustrating stories are because of the trial and error process. But on the other hand...
I completely agree that shaving is sometimes the kindest thing a groomer can do. Allowing a pet to become matted is cruel and inhumane and the best way to give relief is to shave it off and start over. Trying to comb out sever matting is just as cruel as letting them get into that state in the first place. Their skin is already tender from all the pulling the matting is causing. - Imaging if your arm-pitt hair was long and matted to your skin, can you imagine the pain of raising your arm? What if someone was trying to comb it out? OUCH! That what matted dogs and cats feel but it's all over thier bodies! So shaving is the best option for their comfort. |
Finding a groomer is really hard, I went with my daughter in Chicago to find a groomer for her. We talked to several and in the end she went to the groomer that Oprah uses for her dogs. That was a bad choice, Joey came home with a poor hair cut and a small cut on his bottom that he thought was for sure going to kill him. He could not walk for a few days. So I gave my daughter lessons in grooming her Joey and she bought all of the stuff to do it with. If you really want to see a groomer in action go into the shop on a Saturday when they are very busy and just watch for several hours. See what goes on and how they handle the dogs , ask your vet for a referral as he probably know how many times he has had to stich dogs up from that shop..I am lucky and safe as I have never had to take one for stichs and I have never been bitten that I need medical help ....YET..... Its been 27 years now and the work is taking its toll on me , but I can't think of anything I would like better.
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Best Friends Pet Salon
Salem Oregon