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JHurtt · 11-01-2005, 11:35 AM

Let us know what happens! You definitely had every right to get upset! You entrusted your baby with THEM, not other customers. They have the duty to protect your baby in every way possible while in their care and therefore should not be playing a game of pass the pup!

SoCalyorkiLvr · 11-01-2005, 11:43 AM

I would have been very upset as I am extremely picky about who holds my babies since if they are dropped accidentally, they are seriously injured, and they could be stolen. I would never leave mine unattended at the groomers. I have my groomer come to my home and I am there. If you do not have one who will do this then ask for an appt where they will take her immediately and you can stay and watch and wait until they are done and take her with you.

This avoids them grooming her wrong too whch happens all the time even when you write the instructions down.

I just don't trust people and have heard too many horror stories about abuse and accidents, especially with yorkies. It's not worth it imo.

dianne · 11-01-2005, 11:53 AM

Yes I agree with everyone,I would be upset to.Please let us know the groomers response to your call..

toninm · 11-01-2005, 12:03 PM

How dare them....I mean i dont want to sound selfish but sometime I dont even like people I know holding Dollar...does that sound bad? So yes, i would be very upset and I think you have every right to be. these are our precious babies!!!

hasrv4fun · 11-01-2005, 12:12 PM

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I would have raised all sorts of he** in there! In front of the other cutomer, even. They should NOT have done that. There are too many bad people out there that would have taken off with the pup and then what? Who would have paid for a replacement? I'd never go back there AGAIN!!!!!

I think that the issue is not a replacement as there is NO WAY a replacement could take the place of any one of my babies.

I agree with Never going there again.

Sherry Lynn · 11-01-2005, 12:46 PM

Even if they didn't try snatch her - most people don't know how to hold onto these wiggly little sugar boogers! Even when you're used to holding them it can be challenging. Especially if they get excited, like I'm sure she got when she saw you!!

YorkieShadow · 11-01-2005, 12:50 PM

The Groomer should not of passed your baby around.

LuvMyDivaGirls · 11-01-2005, 12:53 PM

I heard back from them! I voiced my concerns and how I felt very uncomfortable with them doing that and so forth..

They apologized but told me straight out that they never thought of it that way and apologized for offending me and so forth... They seemed really nice about it.. but Im still edgy on taking the girls back there. BUT if I ever do I want it to be when I can be there and watch to make sure no one gets them like this again!

JCarlson2004 · 11-01-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyDivaGirls

I heard back from them! I voiced my concerns and how I felt very uncomfortable with them doing that and so forth..

They apologized but told me straight out that they never thought of it that way and apologized for offending me and so forth... They seemed really nice about it.. but Im still edgy on taking the girls back there. BUT if I ever do I want it to be when I can be there and watch to make sure no one gets them like this again!

I'm glad that they at least apologized. But I personally would either learn how to groom them and do it myself at home or find another groomer. I'm just not a trusting person. You know the old saying: fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on ME.

posies_mom · 11-01-2005, 01:03 PM

You are NOT being overprotective! I'm sure that if something had happened to your dog, the groomer would have said that they weren't liable for it because that person wasn't their staff. Better safe than sorry. Their management should know better than to do something like that!

Julz · 11-01-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyDivaGirls

I heard back from them! I voiced my concerns and how I felt very uncomfortable with them doing that and so forth..

They apologized but told me straight out that they never thought of it that way and apologized for offending me and so forth... They seemed really nice about it.. but Im still edgy on taking the girls back there. BUT if I ever do I want it to be when I can be there and watch to make sure no one gets them like this again!

You mentioned thinking of Petco for grooming. I have never used them (I do it myself), but have heard NUMEROUS horror stories on here about Petco grooming

! There is a thread right at this exact minute (HELP!! The groomer hurt my baby) where they cut off part of a Yorkie's tongue at Petco today....please view it and others before taking yours!!

LuvMyDivaGirls · 11-01-2005, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Julz

You mentioned thinking of Petco for grooming. I have never used them (I do it myself), but have heard NUMEROUS horror stories on here about Petco grooming

! There is a thread right at this exact minute (HELP!! The groomer hurt my baby) where they cut off part of a Yorkie's tongue at Petco today....please view it and others before taking yours!!

yeah I just read that one before!

How awful.. I only said that cause that is the only other one I know of around here.

WE are very sheltered in this kinda of stuff.. I may do some digging to see whats near us, even if it is 30 or more miles...

Julz · 11-01-2005, 01:35 PM

Is it something you might consider doing yourself? It really isn't hard....though you may end up with a few bad hair cuts at first (but maybe not if you only take a little off at a time). If it seems like too much (nails, ears, cutting, bathing) to do at once, break it down into a few days. I do the ears while they are in the tub so they can shake the excess solution out and not have it all over them AFTER they are bathed. I also started clipping the nails while they are in the tub before they even get wet. Anyway, just an idea to toss around.

mommiesboy · 11-01-2005, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyDivaGirls

Thanks everyone.. glad to know I have others that feel the same!
I can't help but keep thinking about this!

It breaks my heart to just THINK of what could have happened..

Unfortunately this the only groomer, and we also live in a small community of about 2400, but still, again it only takes 1 person to take a baby like this in this situation! This just urks me..

We have a Petco about 24 miles from us, and I may end up taking my girls there.. sure its more inconveint, but Im not going through this again!

OMG, don't take your baby to Petco or Petsmart!

Go to Gen discussion and read "Help, the groomer hurt my baby" !!!!!They don't have to be certified to groom your baby,they can walk in off the street and start working with YOUR baby!! I took Satch to PetSmart and thought the girl did a good job until I raised a brush and Satch went wild!! I have no idea what she did to him bit I will never let him go there again!!!!You might just explain your feelings to the groomer and that you don't want anyone else holding your baby.I hope it all works out for you.Good luck!!

LuvMyDivaGirls · 11-01-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Julz

Is it something you might consider doing yourself? It really isn't hard....though you may end up with a few bad hair cuts at first (but maybe not if you only take a little off at a time). If it seems like too much (nails, ears, cutting, bathing) to do at once, break it down into a few days. I do the ears while they are in the tub so they can shake the excess solution out and not have it all over them AFTER they are bathed. I also started clipping the nails while they are in the tub before they even get wet. Anyway, just an idea to toss around.

Well I tried to do this to Trixie the yorkie we had before, as she was a mess when we got her! And she looked better, but also worse. haha I coudl attempt it, but Im so afraid I will hurt her cause of how tiny she is and make her look soo bad. lol

11-01-2005, 11:35 AM	#16
JHurtt Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 319	Let us know what happens! You definitely had every right to get upset! You entrusted your baby with THEM, not other customers. They have the duty to protect your baby in every way possible while in their care and therefore should not be playing a game of pass the pup! __________________ Jen and the Bloomin' Biewers Gang

11-01-2005, 11:53 AM	#18
dianne YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,002	Yes I agree with everyone,I would be upset to.Please let us know the groomers response to your call.. __________________ Dianne & Prudence

11-01-2005, 12:03 PM	#19
toninm My Yorkie is my life Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,187	No Way! How dare them....I mean i dont want to sound selfish but sometime I dont even like people I know holding Dollar...does that sound bad? So yes, i would be very upset and I think you have every right to be. these are our precious babies!!! __________________ Toni & Dollar http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=212581

11-01-2005, 12:46 PM	#21
Sherry Lynn Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,437	Even if they didn't try snatch her - most people don't know how to hold onto these wiggly little sugar boogers! Even when you're used to holding them it can be challenging. Especially if they get excited, like I'm sure she got when she saw you!! __________________ Sherry Lynn Dublin and Widget

11-01-2005, 12:53 PM	#23
LuvMyDivaGirls YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 303	I heard back from them! I voiced my concerns and how I felt very uncomfortable with them doing that and so forth.. They apologized but told me straight out that they never thought of it that way and apologized for offending me and so forth... They seemed really nice about it.. but Im still edgy on taking the girls back there. BUT if I ever do I want it to be when I can be there and watch to make sure no one gets them like this again! __________________ ~Daphne & Taylah's Mama~ ~The Girls Photo Albums~ Daphne's Dogster Taylah's Dogster

11-01-2005, 11:43 AM	#17
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I would have been very upset as I am extremely picky about who holds my babies since if they are dropped accidentally, they are seriously injured, and they could be stolen. I would never leave mine unattended at the groomers. I have my groomer come to my home and I am there. If you do not have one who will do this then ask for an appt where they will take her immediately and you can stay and watch and wait until they are done and take her with you. This avoids them grooming her wrong too whch happens all the time even when you write the instructions down. I just don't trust people and have heard too many horror stories about abuse and accidents, especially with yorkies. It's not worth it imo.

11-01-2005, 12:50 PM	#22
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	The Groomer should not of passed your baby around.

11-01-2005, 01:03 PM	#25
posies_mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 15	You are NOT being overprotective! I'm sure that if something had happened to your dog, the groomer would have said that they weren't liable for it because that person wasn't their staff. Better safe than sorry. Their management should know better than to do something like that!

11-01-2005, 01:35 PM	#28
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	Is it something you might consider doing yourself? It really isn't hard....though you may end up with a few bad hair cuts at first (but maybe not if you only take a little off at a time). If it seems like too much (nails, ears, cutting, bathing) to do at once, break it down into a few days. I do the ears while they are in the tub so they can shake the excess solution out and not have it all over them AFTER they are bathed. I also started clipping the nails while they are in the tub before they even get wet. Anyway, just an idea to toss around.