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joeyandtanksmom · 12-15-2009, 09:51 PM

Yeah...I had Joey groomed there one time when we had just gotten him...that one was only $15. I asked how much they charged for a regular grooming (at a later time), and they charge $40 for a Yorkie's haircut!!!! I'm sorry, but that's insane, especially for a huge chain like petsmart. So....I went to the store, paid $60 for my clipper set, and I groom my babies myself. As an added bonus, my husband now cuts his own hair, haha. My clippers have paid for themselves over and over again - definitely worth it to me! Now, my boys don't have "professional" looking cuts, but I've been asked a few times where they were groomed, what a way to make me feel great!

mojo · 12-15-2009, 10:02 PM

I wouldn't go there again. I would think the girl didn't like my dog and would either be mean or rough which I would not tolerate!

I do it myself as I don't trust anyone, but they hate it and I am not allowed to touch their nails at all! Unfortunately, there nails end up being too long, but it is $16 for a nail trim at the vets office.

capt_noonie · 12-15-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mojo

I wouldn't go there again. I would think the girl didn't like my dog and would either be mean or rough which I would not tolerate!

I do it myself as I don't trust anyone, but they hate it and I am not allowed to touch their nails at all! Unfortunately, there nails end up being too long, but it is $16 for a nail trim at the vets office.

This is exactly why I think grooms go bad. Groomers who specifically do not like yorkies (who knows why???) and they do a bad job on purpose b/c yorkies are "hard to groom". That just proves they are inadequate at their job.

Lula-Mae Famous · 12-16-2009, 05:36 AM

When I take my dog to the vet the assistants will almost rip her out of my hands (seriously, last time I had her in my coat becuase it was cold out and one of them just reached in and took her out, haha).

Everyone seems to fall in love with her instantly. Granted, it can be a pain with you are late and everyone wants to put their hands all over your dog but I know that the ladies at my Vet office love my little girl so much that I without a doubt get special treatment.

kmm_fantacy · 12-16-2009, 06:01 AM

I dont trust anyone.... she is my baby... (well really me and my hubby are planning to wait a few yrs before kids) and I was reading posts on yorkie talk before I even got her... so I have always did it myself... what if some one "acidently cut her?!?!?!" or was mean.... and she is so calm, trusting, and loving of everyone.... I wouldnt want a groomer to ruin it... I do everything... her nails, hair, inside her ears, teeth, everything... I think it makes her more trusting and makes our bond closer anyway... is 5 months old and doesnt fight me at all....except sometimes she sticks her tounge out at me while im doing her feet...

Britster · 12-16-2009, 06:51 AM

I guess I'm lucky I found a good groomer around here! She's in a small shop and the only groomer there (the place sells puppies, ugh!) but she always cuts Jackson EXACTLY as I say. And the most he's ever there is 2 hours, I don't have to wait all day to pick him up. She's $50 every time and I give her a $10 tip every time because Jackson is not the easiest to groom (he's fine w/ me, doesn't like strangers touching him!) but she always does a good job and he doesn't come back traumatized or anything.

I have been wanting to just say screw it... buy my own pair of clippers and do it myself. But he just never looks as good as he does when he comes back from the groomer. I keep up in between grooming's and trim the hair from eyes, etc, but that's it.

I think I would be scared to take him to Petsmart. My mom used to always bring her dog there and they'd always just shave her up because she "was too matted" which I know was NOT true. And she was a very good dog during being groomed and never moved around so they were just lazy.

Denzilla · 12-16-2009, 06:52 AM

You guys have convinced me to invest in a grooming kit.

Lula-Mae Famous · 12-16-2009, 07:17 AM

Eeep. 2 posts (I was cut short when wrtting my first one cuase I'm at work :P shh)

I have been meaning to make a grooming apointment.
I brush my little girl everyday, she gets a once a month bath but its time for a little more

I walked into a groomers after I had my little girl for a month just to get a bow put on and walked right out. My girl who isnt afraid of anything (except the trash truck) was so scared. It was a very small groomer and dogs where in crates lining the walls, all of them barking. I don't know how the dog on the table kept still with all the barking.

A friend suggested a place called "Dog Spa". I walked in and not only was it silent but ooooh so clean. the groomers came out and all met my girl. they asked to hold her and like everyone else always does, fell in love.

I'm hoping they will let me be there for my girls first grooming apointment. Just for the first. Im not sure If it is to keep me or her calm :P

After all this talk I have decided to make my first grooming apointment today.
Wish me luck!

lpolidora · 12-16-2009, 07:41 AM

I took Kodi Monday night to be groomed at my local Petsmart and the girl did a wonderful job!!!!! I felt she would do a good job in the confident way she carried herself while talking with me. I admitted that Kodi was matted. She felt and petted him and said "I should be able to handle this as long as he is able to tolerate it". I told her Kodi does well with touch. I stayed in the store and she went as far as to come out and tell me she would have to shave his tummy b/c it would hurt him to comb and cut it due to matting (they typically don't shave with a puppy's first cut). He shook the entire time but did well and I was very pleased with the this girl (Danielle) as well. She did a nice job and was very particular! My brother and sister in-law spend A LOT MORE money for a private groomer and end up with a shaved yorkie that looks more like a yorkie/chi wa wa (SP?) mix when he's done EVERY TIME! because he's a handful!! So I believe its all in the individual, however had I had the opposite experience with Petsmart I still would have complained! They advertise quality grooming and that's what they should deliver!!!

Lisa
Kodi's mom

12-15-2009, 09:51 PM	#16
joeyandtanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA Posts: 557	Yeah...I had Joey groomed there one time when we had just gotten him...that one was only $15. I asked how much they charged for a regular grooming (at a later time), and they charge $40 for a Yorkie's haircut!!!! I'm sorry, but that's insane, especially for a huge chain like petsmart. So....I went to the store, paid $60 for my clipper set, and I groom my babies myself. As an added bonus, my husband now cuts his own hair, haha. My clippers have paid for themselves over and over again - definitely worth it to me! Now, my boys don't have "professional" looking cuts, but I've been asked a few times where they were groomed, what a way to make me feel great! __________________ Sandy: Joey & Tank's Mom Jackson Ryan

12-15-2009, 10:02 PM	#17
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, there Posts: 2,693	I wouldn't go there again. I would think the girl didn't like my dog and would either be mean or rough which I would not tolerate! I do it myself as I don't trust anyone, but they hate it and I am not allowed to touch their nails at all! Unfortunately, there nails end up being too long, but it is $16 for a nail trim at the vets office. __________________ Bella (I miss you) Sachi Emmy

12-16-2009, 05:36 AM	#19
Lula-Mae Famous YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 287 Blog Entries: 2	When I take my dog to the vet the assistants will almost rip her out of my hands (seriously, last time I had her in my coat becuase it was cold out and one of them just reached in and took her out, haha). Everyone seems to fall in love with her instantly. Granted, it can be a pain with you are late and everyone wants to put their hands all over your dog but I know that the ladies at my Vet office love my little girl so much that I without a doubt get special treatment. __________________ ~ Miss Jessica & Miss Lula-Mae Famous ~

12-16-2009, 06:01 AM	#20
kmm_fantacy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lincoln, CA, USA Posts: 48	I dont trust anyone.... she is my baby... (well really me and my hubby are planning to wait a few yrs before kids) and I was reading posts on yorkie talk before I even got her... so I have always did it myself... what if some one "acidently cut her?!?!?!" or was mean.... and she is so calm, trusting, and loving of everyone.... I wouldnt want a groomer to ruin it... I do everything... her nails, hair, inside her ears, teeth, everything... I think it makes her more trusting and makes our bond closer anyway... is 5 months old and doesnt fight me at all....except sometimes she sticks her tounge out at me while im doing her feet... __________________ KristinWayne AliceEuroCassyBinky

12-16-2009, 06:51 AM	#21
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I guess I'm lucky I found a good groomer around here! She's in a small shop and the only groomer there (the place sells puppies, ugh!) but she always cuts Jackson EXACTLY as I say. And the most he's ever there is 2 hours, I don't have to wait all day to pick him up. She's $50 every time and I give her a $10 tip every time because Jackson is not the easiest to groom (he's fine w/ me, doesn't like strangers touching him!) but she always does a good job and he doesn't come back traumatized or anything. I have been wanting to just say screw it... buy my own pair of clippers and do it myself. But he just never looks as good as he does when he comes back from the groomer. I keep up in between grooming's and trim the hair from eyes, etc, but that's it. I think I would be scared to take him to Petsmart. My mom used to always bring her dog there and they'd always just shave her up because she "was too matted" which I know was NOT true. And she was a very good dog during being groomed and never moved around so they were just lazy. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

12-16-2009, 06:52 AM	#22
Denzilla YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA. Posts: 261	Thanks You guys have convinced me to invest in a grooming kit. __________________ Dennis...Dad to Toby The Wonderdog: RIP Buddy Boo 1985-2008

12-16-2009, 07:17 AM	#23
Lula-Mae Famous YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 287 Blog Entries: 2	Eeep. 2 posts (I was cut short when wrtting my first one cuase I'm at work :P shh) I have been meaning to make a grooming apointment. I brush my little girl everyday, she gets a once a month bath but its time for a little more I walked into a groomers after I had my little girl for a month just to get a bow put on and walked right out. My girl who isnt afraid of anything (except the trash truck) was so scared. It was a very small groomer and dogs where in crates lining the walls, all of them barking. I don't know how the dog on the table kept still with all the barking. A friend suggested a place called "Dog Spa". I walked in and not only was it silent but ooooh so clean. the groomers came out and all met my girl. they asked to hold her and like everyone else always does, fell in love. I'm hoping they will let me be there for my girls first grooming apointment. Just for the first. Im not sure If it is to keep me or her calm :P After all this talk I have decided to make my first grooming apointment today. Wish me luck! __________________ ~ Miss Jessica & Miss Lula-Mae Famous ~

12-16-2009, 07:41 AM	#24
lpolidora Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ambridge, Pa, United States Posts: 17	Kodi looks adorable!!!! I took Kodi Monday night to be groomed at my local Petsmart and the girl did a wonderful job!!!!! I felt she would do a good job in the confident way she carried herself while talking with me. I admitted that Kodi was matted. She felt and petted him and said "I should be able to handle this as long as he is able to tolerate it". I told her Kodi does well with touch. I stayed in the store and she went as far as to come out and tell me she would have to shave his tummy b/c it would hurt him to comb and cut it due to matting (they typically don't shave with a puppy's first cut). He shook the entire time but did well and I was very pleased with the this girl (Danielle) as well. She did a nice job and was very particular! My brother and sister in-law spend A LOT MORE money for a private groomer and end up with a shaved yorkie that looks more like a yorkie/chi wa wa (SP?) mix when he's done EVERY TIME! because he's a handful!! So I believe its all in the individual, however had I had the opposite experience with Petsmart I still would have complained! They advertise quality grooming and that's what they should deliver!!! Lisa Kodi's mom