I have tried all different things for grooming. I tried doing it myself but I am not very good with it. I have used a groomer that came to the house, that was the best but she moved away. I did find a groomer who let me stay and a couple that worked on appointments so they did not have to stay long. But the best groomer in town has all dogs dropped off in the morning and then you get to pick them up in the afternoon. I don't like leaving them so long, but she is the best and loves on the dogs so much they come to know & love her. Still, my Ben will pout for the rest of the day when he comes home from the groomers. He likes the lady but he makes sure to show me he does not like being left. The cage probably upsets him too as I never crate him. By the next day, he is always back to himself. I feel more confident that this groomer cares for them safely, lovingly, and professionally -- so I deal with the separation.
Like others, I try to occupy myself outside of the house while they are gone so I don't have to look at an empty house with empty doggy beds and toys left unattended. Just too sad. |