Thank you for the great idea of giving the groomer a note! Chloe lovessss getting her teeth brushed and she does stay still when I brush her hair and wipe her face with a washcloth. I have been trying to get her use to nail clippers but I only had 1 attempt so it wasn't surprising that she didn't like it lol. The hair trimming is what I haven't tried yet but I think I definitely need to start giving her small trims. I have seen At the groomers that the dogs are VERY relaxed.. Someone told me they give them something to make them that calm, is that true? I really don't see chloe staying that still just yet.
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Originally Posted by Carmeow  You should slowly introduce your pup to brushes, combs, nail clippers, toothbrushes, the buzzing sound of shavers...etc. before they go to the groomer the first time.
then when you book your first appointment (after your pup is fully immunized) you should talk with them to be clesr in what you want. I wrote a very detailed note of how I wanted them cut. Once or twice I was unhappy with the cut but it was always my fault, like I forgot to specifically write "do not cut tail hair" or "do not shave at corners of eyes". I always write "LEAVE TOPKNOT ALONE!!!" and send them to the groomer with a loose topknot in, so they know what hairs I don't want cut.
Luma and Rosie both got simple touch-ups the first time they went to a groomer. this allowed them to slowly get used to the idea of a full groom. They got their paws trimmed, ears tipped (3/4 back of ear shaved to encourage ears standing, trim along edges of the ear), private areas trimmed, and nails clipped. Simple but a step towards a positive grooming experience. They love their groomer now. The owner knows them by name and loves on them.
Lots and lots of Yorkietalkers groom at home though...so explore that if you really want to be in control but just know not all groomers are the same, some are better than others, and at the end of the day it's just hair...it'll grow back!!! |