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11-28-2005, 04:11 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bronx, new york
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| Grooming question hi. I made an appointment for grooming.. how do they groom these little dogs that move so much? only one person does it? my dog would jump off of anything, he thinks he can fly, so we don't even carry him, he is less than 4 lbs.. so im worried about the groomer letting him jump, or him falling, or them holding him too tight... of course i am going to watch the whole process, but im curious because i dont want to overact there lol... |
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11-28-2005, 04:17 PM | #3 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I know I wonder about that too. My two yorks were just groomed Saturday and she said the were real good just sat there and let her do it. They would never be that good for me. They were nervous when we dropped them of they were shaking so maybe they were just good cause they were uncertain. Ive never found out what they do to a dog that isnt sitting for them. Id be curious to know what they do.
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11-28-2005, 04:22 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bronx, new york
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| the reason i asked, is because everyone is telling me to never leae him alone for grooming and to always stay there with him the whole process...because the groomers always will tell you how good the dog was, and how easy and bla bla, but your little one can't talk..well almost can't! thanks guys |
11-28-2005, 04:26 PM | #5 |
I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston
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| i've wondered about this too. and every time we took tucker when he was our only yorkie the groomer always told us how wonderfully he behaved and such. but then when we got tripp and they both went tucker didnt get such a good report. she was very nice, but you could tell he was not nearly as well behave as tripp lol! tripp is our rescue baby and he is so calm and collected, whereas tucker is a terror in every sense of the word! lol. i didnt realize how spoiled tucker was til tripp came along. but i'm sure the groomer has handled antsy (sp?) dogs before, but since your baby's first groom it will probly make you feel better to stay and watch anyway. good luck! sry it was so long lol
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11-28-2005, 04:27 PM | #6 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| My husband said the groomers had these table stands you put the dog in and it keeps them from moving. I didnt see them. We didnt stay for the grooming but they did an excellent job.
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11-28-2005, 06:49 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California
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| Groomer's use a table with an adjustable arm and noose. Let the groomer know your concerns about your dog jumping off the table so she/he will be extra careful but a good groomer will be careful anyway. Most dogs are actually a little better for the groomer than they are for the owner. If necessary a second person will assist in holding the dog but it's rarely necessary. I work in a grooming salon and we have very little problem keeping little dogs on the table. Now some of the big dogs are another story. As far as watching the whole process....well, all I can say is you will be making the groomers job much tougher. I know you are nervous about your baby but be aware that if you are present your baby will wiggle and squirm and be impossible for the groomer to control. When owner's show up while their dog is still on the table we almost always have to ask them to hide around the corner while we finish up. Some of our parents are so well trained that if they see their dog on the table they dash back out the door before their dog sees them. Check with the groomer. Maybe they have an observation window out of the dogs line of vision or something. Otherwise, maybe you could observe them grooming someone elses dog to ease your concerns before you take your dog there. I have worked in this grooming salon for a year now. It is so fascinating to see the changes in puppies from visit to visit. I have seen many puppies come in the first time that are very difficult to handle and obviously very nervous and by the second or third visit they are giving kisses and wagging their tails like this is the best thing ever. |
11-28-2005, 07:18 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bronx, new york
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| you are so helpful, thanks so very much...its so great to have a person that works in a grooming salon in this forum, you will be so helful... thanks! |
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