Shana...if ever there was a good yorkie mommy, it would be you!
I've had that same problem with Maddie and the first groomer I took her to, she is no longer welcome there because as the groomer said, "She turned into the Tazmanian Devil!" After that ordeal, I decided rather than look for another groomer, I'd just do Maddie myself. I then happened to find a groomer at the pet store here and made an appointment. I bathed Maddie first so all she'd need to do is clip her. That didn't go too bad. The next time I let them bathe her. When I came to pick her up, even my holding her wouldn't soothe her. She was so freaked out and was clawing on me like a cat would do. It took me a long time to get her to calm down. The other night I was at the pet store with Maddie and walked back into the grooming room. When I did, Maddie started clawing me and freaking out just from being in there...the groomer wasn't even there at the time. I think Maddie is afraid of the noises and the dryers and I've decided again to just do her myself. Maddie is scared to death of things with motors. I've tried easing that fear by holding her while I vacuum and she still runs for the basement every time I get the vacuum out.
Maybe it's not totally separation anxiety for Chloe, but maybe she's afraid of the noises and the goings on. If dogs are afraid, they will be hard to handle.
I know how you feel...I've been there. I wanted so badly to keep Maddie well groomed, but I guess since I know how scared she gets, I will just do it myself. She may not look well manicured, but at least she won't have to go through that ordeal any more! I hope you have better success with Chloe getting used to the groomer! One thing...Chloe always looks adorable, so you've been doing a great job! |