I've been there. I told a groomer DO NOT cut his muzzle or top knot. She of course did, but did not do a sanitary cut, which was the main reason I had taken him in.
So after months of having to grow out his muzzle hair, I decided he needed an overall trim. I said DO NOT cut the muzzle hair or top knot, but please take off about an inch all over. Well, she left the top knot alone, but chopped him everywhere else. (see the pictures)
Well now that his hair has grown back in, I've decided to just do it all myself. I bought a small pair of clippers and have been doing the sanitize and tipping. I am very pleased with his look now and when the time comes for a trim, I'm going to have a go at it. Even if it doesn't look that great, I'm sure it will be better than any of the "professional" grooms he's had. Anyway, I agree with you, it's very hard to find a groomer that listens. |