I took my Neko (who is 5 years old and about 9lbs.) to the local "Petco" here in Michigan. To give him a bath only the charge is $26.00. However, for full grooming service (Bath, Cut, Trim, Clean Ears, Cut Nails, Brush Teeth, etc.) the charge is $51.00! My husband thinks that this is rediculious. Well, I should call him in here to read this entire thread..lol!
Anyway, so long as you can afford the charge, the cost is not a problem for me. My problem is the SERVICE! I've taken Neko to this Petco ever since I got him (a few months ago). A couple of days ago was the second time I'd had him receiving the FULL service groom and was UNHAPPY! I like Neko with a full body of fur. When I take him, they ask how I want him done. Well, when I pick my baby up I hardly recognize him. Boy wasn't I upset. When you tell someone to "TRIM/SHAPE UP" I'd think it is a difference from "CUT" or "SHAVE"! They not only shaved my dog when I asked for a trim only, but they didn't cut his nails properly and he still had an "out doorsie" type odor to him. I couldn't even smell the shampoo. I was sooo disappointed. My husband told me to call and let them no and perhaps they would apologyze and give me a discount next time. I did't! I just won't deal with them again. I know his hair will grow back (it did the last time they did it. It took 2 1/2 months, tho!) I just don't like it when he looks that way. The first time I figured not to get upset and just stress it better the next time I take him in. WELL, I DID! And they SHAVED my dog! Sorry to vent, just alittle upset about that.
Anyway, If you can find someone whom you can trust and gives you "GREAT" service...I'd say "Pay IT". Full grooming is not paid everyday! And getting "GOOD" service is hard to come by!
