I was thinking about taking Natalie, our 16 wk old puppy, to the local Petsmart for her first trim, because I was hoping I could just wait for her (the groomer I use for my schnauzer only works weekdays so I have to leave her the whole day until I can get her after work).
Anyhoo... we were in Petsmart picking up a few things today and there was a Yorkie being groomed. We watched as the groomer worked on his face. She had a hunk of his beard hair in one hand and looked like she was yanking on him while she wielded the scissors really close to his eyes. The poor thing looked miserable and was trying to crouch down and back away from her.
If she treated a dog like that while working in plain sight of people, what would she be like in a private setting where she wasn't being observed?
Thinking no on Petsmart for first trim now. I really don't want to leave her for the entire day somewhere (truth be told I'm not in love with my current groomer but she's the lesser of the local evils). I would love to have someone come to my home and do it, but we live in a really small town. I doubt anyone offers that here. Never heard of anyone. With what I pay, thinking it might be worth just investing in some equipment myself, may wander over to eBay...
Those of you who groom yourself, what equipment do you have?