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Originally Posted by k2p1e  'You just can't trust groomers.' Now that is not fair. I am a groomer, and I am APPALLED at the care that poor dog received!! he could have (and may have) hurt himself and needed vet attention.
My own dogs are daredevils, and I don't trust them on the table..they are always looking for an escape. So I never turn my back. I am always within arm reach of the dogs, my tools are all within reach as is the phone. If I need to walk away I have kennels to place the pups in.
I would call the owner and explain what and happened and make your decision based on her reaction and the action she does take.
I always tell people to shop around and ignore prices. price does not buy you good quality, skill or more importantly care. |
You are so right...I didn't want to make this a "Down with Groomers" thread, and I hope you didn't take it as such. I absolutely love the groomer Ive used for 3+ years at Petco, but it makes no difference whether you make an appointment or not, your dog will be there AT LEAST 6 hours.
I would rather pay up to 50% more to get my dog in and out in less than 3 to 4 hours. Is this unreasonable? This is the ONLY reason why we switched groomers to begin with.
Every time Baxter came home, he had bad, horrible, and messy, diarreaha (sp) and the vet chalked it up to nerves, he says he thinks Baxter thinks we have left him for good! I asked after the first time if they fed him anything, and they said no, and asked them not to give him any other treats than what I brought from home, but the messy poops persisted! The last time, it was so bad and he was acting so weak, I had to take him to the vet for that medicine they give them by mouth (white stuff, can't think of the name).
So all of these experiences taken together make me wonder if it would be better to have professionally groomed dogs, or 3 chopped up, lopsided cut dogs that are healthy, safe, and happy!