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Roxy 87 · 07-25-2008, 10:46 PM

Well, Tila went to the groomer on Thursday. I was anxious the whole time she was there, I was hoping for the best. The groomer charged me $45, because I wasn't getting the yorkie cut and I wanted it shorter because it's too hot for her to have her hair long this summer. She said since she would have to use the buzzer thing I believe that it would be $45 instead of the $30 she first said. Fine. I called her once to set up the appt. and then once a day after to ask what the yorkie cut was and tell her once again that I wanted it shorter on her body, the pads of her feet done, and around her eye's and not to touch the top of her head because I wanted it to grow for a future top knot. I told her twice before Tila's appt. that her ears needed to be trimmed and shaved because they were flopping a little and may be getting a little heavy. I also told my parents who were dropping her off for me, to tell the groomer what I wanted once again. The groomer said, "Oh, yeah I know she's been calling." What?! I talked to her twice. So Tila comes home and the groomer cut her eyebrows a bit, her body is cut all choppy and just looks horrible. AND, AND she didn't even touch her ears!!!!! And the hair on her neck was still quite fluffy.The only good thing she did was around her eyes. I was soooo sad. I went to the city today and got myself one of those little trimmers and did her ears myself, I've never groomed a yorkie and have never done ears, but she looks TONS better. Oh, where oh, where are all the good groomers gone? I'll post pics tomorrow of what I did to her ears.

Roxy 87 · 07-25-2008, 11:02 PM

Btw. I know there are some awesome groomers out there. Any one of them willing to come to Alberta? lol. My first grooming experince though, I'm not happy about, and I'm going to go to a different one to see if she can fix Tila up a bit. Ugg, going to bed not feeling good.

kinnykins · 07-26-2008, 12:16 AM

ive recently cut kinnys hair myself for the first time, scissors first then clippers (once she got used to them ) I have her in the puppy cut , I left her ears and alot of her head as i like the shaggy look, just doing round her eyes. I am pleased with the first time effort and will not go to a groomers now.

PinkGir · 07-29-2008, 09:25 AM

sorry it didn't work out...know you were looking forward to it...my suggestion is jsut to keep trying...and pictures....good luck!

linz06 · 07-29-2008, 09:43 AM

Awww I know how it feels. If you'd like to take a drive to Saskatchewan I'll tell you about a couple good groomers lol. It took me a long time to find a good groomer here after moving. I've also had to try fixing it up at home. Hopefully you'll find someone great with the next try

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 07-29-2008, 10:11 AM

Goodness! It seems that everyday I read a post like this...makes me wonder if they listen at all? I know there are good ones and we probably just don't hear about them. I've not had a bad experience yet and to make sure I don't, I've decided to groom Abby and Daisy myself from now on.

I'm so sorry that you are dissappointed. I would call her and tell her that she didn't do what you asked. Maybe she'll refund part of your money.

Better luck next time.

chachi · 07-29-2008, 10:22 AM

I am sorry you had a bad experience at the groomer. Our first one wasnt very good either. Untill they get used to cutting them the way you want a good thing is to bring a picture of what you want Ive found

CobysMom · 07-29-2008, 06:28 PM

I'm sorry your grooming experience turned out that way but I promise you, If I can cut my baby's hair you will do just fine

I was nervous to take Coby to anyone cause I didn't want him to be scared (which he normally is about unfamiliar things) and if anyone messed up my baby's hair it was going to be me...ha ha....but I went to petsmart and bought a complete grooming kit and watched the DVD and I was really suprised at how well I did.....At least if you did it yourself, you can save money and you'll cut it the way you want you baby to look and your baby will be at ease because you're mom....Good Luck and stay encouraged!

Catrina · 07-29-2008, 06:51 PM

you should go back and get your moneys worth by making her cut more and doing what you asked with your supervision!

mscat · 07-29-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Catrina

you should go back and get your moneys worth by making her cut more and doing what you asked with your supervision!

I totally agree! That is a lot of money to spend to have it done poorly.

07-25-2008, 10:46 PM	#1
Roxy 87 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 980	Grrr! Groomers! Well, Tila went to the groomer on Thursday. I was anxious the whole time she was there, I was hoping for the best. The groomer charged me $45, because I wasn't getting the yorkie cut and I wanted it shorter because it's too hot for her to have her hair long this summer. She said since she would have to use the buzzer thing I believe that it would be $45 instead of the $30 she first said. Fine. I called her once to set up the appt. and then once a day after to ask what the yorkie cut was and tell her once again that I wanted it shorter on her body, the pads of her feet done, and around her eye's and not to touch the top of her head because I wanted it to grow for a future top knot. I told her twice before Tila's appt. that her ears needed to be trimmed and shaved because they were flopping a little and may be getting a little heavy. I also told my parents who were dropping her off for me, to tell the groomer what I wanted once again. The groomer said, "Oh, yeah I know she's been calling." What?! I talked to her twice. So Tila comes home and the groomer cut her eyebrows a bit, her body is cut all choppy and just looks horrible. AND, AND she didn't even touch her ears!!!!! And the hair on her neck was still quite fluffy.The only good thing she did was around her eyes. I was soooo sad. I went to the city today and got myself one of those little trimmers and did her ears myself, I've never groomed a yorkie and have never done ears, but she looks TONS better. Oh, where oh, where are all the good groomers gone? I'll post pics tomorrow of what I did to her ears.

07-29-2008, 09:25 AM	#4
PinkGir Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 262	sorry it didn't work out...know you were looking forward to it...my suggestion is jsut to keep trying...and pictures....good luck! __________________ ~Proud Member of The PINK Club and The Spoiled Rotten Club~ ~PinkGir~

07-29-2008, 09:43 AM	#5
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Awww I know how it feels. If you'd like to take a drive to Saskatchewan I'll tell you about a couple good groomers lol. It took me a long time to find a good groomer here after moving. I've also had to try fixing it up at home. Hopefully you'll find someone great with the next try __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

07-29-2008, 10:11 AM	#6
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	Goodness! It seems that everyday I read a post like this...makes me wonder if they listen at all? I know there are good ones and we probably just don't hear about them. I've not had a bad experience yet and to make sure I don't, I've decided to groom Abby and Daisy myself from now on. I'm so sorry that you are dissappointed. I would call her and tell her that she didn't do what you asked. Maybe she'll refund part of your money. Better luck next time. __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

07-29-2008, 10:22 AM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I am sorry you had a bad experience at the groomer. Our first one wasnt very good either. Untill they get used to cutting them the way you want a good thing is to bring a picture of what you want Ive found __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-25-2008, 11:02 PM	#2
Roxy 87 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta Posts: 980	Btw. I know there are some awesome groomers out there. Any one of them willing to come to Alberta? lol. My first grooming experince though, I'm not happy about, and I'm going to go to a different one to see if she can fix Tila up a bit. Ugg, going to bed not feeling good.

07-26-2008, 12:16 AM	#3
kinnykins Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fuertventura canary islands Posts: 149	ive recently cut kinnys hair myself for the first time, scissors first then clippers (once she got used to them ) I have her in the puppy cut , I left her ears and alot of her head as i like the shaggy look, just doing round her eyes. I am pleased with the first time effort and will not go to a groomers now.

07-29-2008, 06:28 PM	#8
CobysMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, North Carolina Posts: 52	I'm sorry your grooming experience turned out that way but I promise you, If I can cut my baby's hair you will do just fine I was nervous to take Coby to anyone cause I didn't want him to be scared (which he normally is about unfamiliar things) and if anyone messed up my baby's hair it was going to be me...ha ha....but I went to petsmart and bought a complete grooming kit and watched the DVD and I was really suprised at how well I did.....At least if you did it yourself, you can save money and you'll cut it the way you want you baby to look and your baby will be at ease because you're mom....Good Luck and stay encouraged!

07-29-2008, 06:51 PM	#9
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	you should go back and get your moneys worth by making her cut more and doing what you asked with your supervision!