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YorkieRose · 04-23-2008, 05:47 AM

A good groomer is open to discussing a clients needs and wishes...if people wanted me to use a certain shampoo and conditioner, I asked them to provide it. I had a cabinet with labeled bottles of these products, used for that particular dog only.
Some dogs had allergies or a skin problem and the vet prescribed a product or rinse...so it was important for me to follow the program...otherwise I used Coat Handler on all my dogs...I never use flea shampoo ever. Sometimes, I use Adams flea spray to rid any minor flea problem, then use a regular shampoo/conditioner...

I would give advise as to what I felt is the best brush, comb etc..and it is NEVER a slicker on a Yorkie coat, unless you want to rip it out.

What makes a groomer or any professional service giver the best at what they do, is the willingness to listen and make the client feel their wishes are important.

Piece of advise...learn to groom your own Yorkie!!!! That is what I did..I got sick and tried of groomers ignoring simple requests... Grooming is not rocket science!

04-23-2008, 05:47 AM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	grooming A good groomer is open to discussing a clients needs and wishes...if people wanted me to use a certain shampoo and conditioner, I asked them to provide it. I had a cabinet with labeled bottles of these products, used for that particular dog only. Some dogs had allergies or a skin problem and the vet prescribed a product or rinse...so it was important for me to follow the program...otherwise I used Coat Handler on all my dogs...I never use flea shampoo ever. Sometimes, I use Adams flea spray to rid any minor flea problem, then use a regular shampoo/conditioner... I would give advise as to what I felt is the best brush, comb etc..and it is NEVER a slicker on a Yorkie coat, unless you want to rip it out. What makes a groomer or any professional service giver the best at what they do, is the willingness to listen and make the client feel their wishes are important. Piece of advise...learn to groom your own Yorkie!!!! That is what I did..I got sick and tried of groomers ignoring simple requests... Grooming is not rocket science! Last edited by YorkieRose; 04-23-2008 at 05:48 AM.