OH MY GOSH....thank goodness for that, right?!? I would have been highly upset!! I've read where others have picked up their babies only to find them shaved. I guess that saying is right about how you can always find someone else worse off than you are, huh?

The silver on Jasper's head is exquisite! Hopefully you will have a better experience at the (new) groomer's the next time.

I read your post about the groomer telling you what she wouldn't do and you couldn't do and was shocked. Are you not the one paying to have his hair cut like you want? Amazing! And what kind of doglover won't allow a dog have his crate or carrier and toys and blankets to comfort him? I know he'll be busy getting washing and dried and groomed but a little toy or blanket his is familiar with by his side sure could help. I don't blame you for not liking this groomer and I'd say go with your feeling about her and don't do business with her again. Hoping you find a good one who you and sweet Jasper are more comfortable with.

Yes, the silver looks so much like Bella's in color, don't you think? I was hoping it would. It won't be too long before his next grooming though. She didn't cut or trim any of the curtain length (is that what you call it)? The back of his head was cut very unevenly...it's a mess really. But I'm going to let it grow out as much as I can stand it and then take him to a new groomer and see what they can do. I should probably ask if they work on Yorkies often. That might give me a nudge in the right direction. I don't mind driving into Memphis to get it done properly. Ya know? It's about an hour drive. But would be so worth it.

How is Bella, btw? I haven't seen any stories of her shenanigans lately. :D

Yes Jeanie, I was quite shocked about not being able to leave any of his things with him. I had read here on YT where so many do leave blankets, toys, crate, etc. that I just expected it. I never asked when I set up the appt. So poor Jasper was alone there with nothing to remind him of home. But I won't be caught off guard again. I intend to make a list of questions before scheduling another grooming. Also, I'm going to ask to see the grooming area. I want to see the environment he will be in. Who would have thought that so much needs to go into this. I certainly didn't. No, we won't be using this groomer, nor recommending her, again. "First time shame on you, 2nd time shame on me". There won't be a 2nd time.

You are such a good Mommie to Jasper and he's lucky to have you. He probably was okay and was kept busy and had little time to be too lonely but I know next time you'll be extra cautious.

Even if your post count right now is ------------- gulp -------------- 666!!!

(LOL. Just kidding and pulling your leg!!! :) :) :) )

Geez Louise, Jeanie!!!! I never noticed that. Fixing that ASAP!!! Whew :D

LOL. Just funnin' you! But, boy, your post count has been counting right on up there. I'll bet in no time you'll be in the 1000 Post Club - and counting!

BYW, can you remember how much you used to get done before you joined YT? I kinda do but it's fading..............:eek:.................can barely remember what it was like to get things all done before noon.

Well....DH doesn't call me "mouth of the south" for nothing. Hahaha

And you are so right....I used to get a whole lot more done before YT came into my life...wouldn't change it for anything and it's a whole lot more fun!! :p

Yes, the silver does remind me of Bella :). Before I settled on a groomer, I asked them first if they have experience grooming Yorkshire Terriers. They also had a before and after photo of a shaggy Yorkie named Ollie on their Facebook page, so I knew they could work miracles, LOL!

Bella has been doing great! She is a lot more comfortable on outdoor walks than she used to be--I walk her a block or two on her harness twice a day. She is beginning to lose her baby teeth, so she is obsessed with chewing things--I had to sew up a tear she made in her favorite stuffed bunny. She's about 5 months old now. At 7 months, I'll take her in to have her knees x-rayed to see if her growth plates have closed so I can have her spayed and her remaining baby teeth extracted. I'll post about that when the time comes. Being the science geek that I am, I signed her up for two genetics projects: one related to DNA testing, and another related to dog coat color genetics. I'm really excited about the second project, because a geneticist wants to sequence one of Bella's genes! I'll give a full report on both of these projects after they are completed. It sounds horrible, but all I had to do was take cheek swabs like they do on Law and Order.

I'm so glad to hear that Bella is starting to lose her teeth. I noticed that Jasper has lost 2. I hope they both keep losing them!! :) Those projects sound really interesting and exciting. I'm glad all she had to do was a cheek swab. How long before the results and reports start coming in. Like you, I'm especially interested in the 2nd one. Paw 5 Bella from Jasper!! :D

What a long day for both of you! Your experience was a lot like my first grooming experience with Lexi. She didn't look much different when I picked her up. Next time I'm sure you'll find someone that both of you like much better. Jasper is so cute, before and after.

Thank you! Your Lexi is very pretty. :)

Yep....today was definitely an experience. I think I'm going to give a try at grooming him myself. I don't think I can do any worse than she did and I won't be worrying about him for hours on end. You understand what I mean?

A couple weeks for the first study, but the analysis for the second one isn't going to start until August. For the first study, Bella will just be one dog among hundreds of others, but for the second study, a research paper could eventually come out of it. Paw 5 back from Bella to Jasper!

Jasper is adorable before and after.

I groom at home because I can't take the stress of worrying, lol.