[Carlea]

I have always used individual groomers in the past. What I mean by that you either took your dog to their house or their small shop. I have never been disappointed with how they trimmed my toy poodle. I had Gizmo groomed for the first time last week by a mobile groomer who was highly recommend by my neighbor. Since we got Gizmo at the shelter we didnt know if his hair was short or he had been groomed. The first thing she did was come in and meet Gizmo and talk to me. Gizmo immediately took to her which was a good sign. I told her what my long term goals were and then she took him out to the van for grooming. She sent word in that Gizmo had definitely been groomed before by the way he was acting. So now we know his hair does grow long. I was very pleased with her. Right now the way he was cut before it will take several months before he will look more like a Yorkie. She explained to me along with showing me that he is in the process of losing his puppy coat which was wiry. Still not sure what the coat will be....top of head is thin and silky. Body hair is thicker and softer but I would not call it silky. Belly is thinner and seems to be silky. So the jury is still out on what type of coat he will have. She has over 30 years experience and she agree with the forum that he is mostly Yorkie mixed with a Chihlula. She only charged me $45 but I provided the shampoo and no bow. She did trim his nails, checked his anal glands, and then took time out to show me how to brush him between visits. She was a blessing especially considering that I am disabled and unable to drive at this time. JMO I personally think a individual groomer gets to know your dog and you dog gets to know them which makes it a better experience for your baby. My vet also has a groomer and she would be my second choice if Tina quit.