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Originally Posted by Gigi485  I want to take Sully for his first professional grooming and can't decide whether to take him to Petco for $45 or a place I found in the Yellow Pages for $40. Both say they have experience with Yorkies - but how can you tell? I've heard horror stories and I'm really confused. I want to take him in 'cause I don't trust myself to cut his hair - but I don't want to drop him off and end up getting a hack job. Mind you both places have told me they don't allow the owner to stay. |
I personally would pick a groomer that you can have a personal relationship with, so I would lean toward the private groomer. There have been a lot of threads on here regarding Petsmart and Petco and I personally did not have a good experience when Pebbles was a puppy with my local Petsmart. You might also consider calling your vet for a reference. I didn't know this until after the fact but my vet recommends my groomer to his patients. Please be aware that grooming is lifelong for our pups and you need to help build a very strong foundation at this young age so they can feel comfortable when they need grooming. Also, before your first appointment I would got to the shop and check out what it looks like, the atmosphere and the groomers themselves. Helps you to get a better idea of what to expect prior to leaving your baby in someone else's hands.