To much in one day?

[Marna1957]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Guys I’m ok with my groomer and how I do it I just wanted to know if being groomed and going to the pet store or park would be to much in one day so I’m not constantly driving back and forth.

Too much for who? <grins and winks> For the dogs!? I think not! THEY WOULD LOVE THIS! Plus. It makes for a more fun day for them to do something after the Grooming.....rather than just going to the Groomers than home.

[Marna1957]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I tried grooming them but I just was not good at it and it’s is pretty hard. I think if I could sign up for a physical hands on class I could learn it much better. I have all the stuff. Right now I just pluck ears and do sanitary trims and baths between going to the groomer. They are all very good about it though.

One thing I learned a LOOOOOOONG time ago with my Cockers......No matter how choppy the haircut first looks, in a week or two, they look GOOD! Ha Ha


<whispers> Same is true with Deron's (my husband) hair. I cut it too. When we are going some where, I cut it a few days to a week before the planned event.....when it will look 'good'.

[kjc]

I just saw an online dog grooming course offered through Groupon It’s normally $175 and they are offering it for 17 I’ll try to get the link if you’re interested.

[matese]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

I'm so lucky. Gidget's groomer is only 5 miles away. My other groomer moved about 15 miles away to go in with another groomer. She was okay but not the greatest but she was only 1/2 mile away. When she moved, I found her new groomer and she's great. I refuse to take Gidget to a store for grooming. The groomers there have no vested interest in doing a good job. They get paid by the hour whether they do a good job or not. There's always another pet owner waiting in line. An independent groomer is building a business and her best job means a recommendation to another pet owner.

Exactly my feelings.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

I'm so lucky. Gidget's groomer is only 5 miles away. My other groomer moved about 15 miles away to go in with another groomer. She was okay but not the greatest but she was only 1/2 mile away. When she moved, I found her new groomer and she's great. I refuse to take Gidget to a store for grooming. The groomers there have no vested interest in doing a good job. They get paid by the hour whether they do a good job or not. There's always another pet owner waiting in line. An independent groomer is building a business and her best job means a recommendation to another pet owner.

I much prefer to support local businesses anyway. I did find one amazing groomer at Petco many years ago but they still use cage dryers and she ended up leaving. I am kinda in the middle of no where but not like creepy no one around middle of no where if that makes since. The closest thing minus the little old country store on the corner is 25 minutes away in pretty much either direction.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Marna1957

Too much for who? <grins and winks> For the dogs!? I think not! THEY WOULD LOVE THIS! Plus. It makes for a more fun day for them to do something after the Grooming.....rather than just going to the Groomers than home.

They always seem so sleepy when we get back home that’s why I was wondering.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by kjc

I just saw an online dog grooming course offered through Groupon It’s normally $175 and they are offering it for 17 I’ll try to get the link if you’re interested.

Oh wow I should look into that. I have the app on my phone so I should be able to find it but if I can’t I will let you know. Thank you.

[matese]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I much prefer to support local businesses anyway. I did find one amazing groomer at Petco many years ago but they still use cage dryers and she ended up leaving. I am kinda in the middle of no where but not like creepy no one around middle of no where if that makes since. The closest thing minus the little old country store on the corner is 25 minutes away in pretty much either direction.

LOL this tickled my funny bone lol.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by matese

LOL this tickled my funny bone lol.

I didn’t really know to explain it lol

[kjc]

Also on YouTube, check out Myfavoritegroomer.com videos. She does trims similar to how you keep yours. She explains how to do and fix a lot of stuff especially with using the clippers. And a really cool new tool called Scaredy cut https://www.amazon.com/Scaredy-Cut-S.../dp/B004ZEJDL4. I need this for Chloe as she’s not tolerating anything that makes noise at this point.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Guys I’m ok with my groomer and how I do it I just wanted to know if being groomed and going to the pet store or park would be to much in one day so I’m not constantly driving back and forth.

I mean, I have no idea why that would be too much? lol. Maybe I am just used to Jackson, who I often have out for hours at a time and he still never gets tired lol. But I would absolutely do this vs. driving back and forth. It may be nice for you to get some time with just 2 vs having all 4 as well.

Sometimes on the weekends, we have Jackson and Lola out with us for like 5-6 hours lol. We will go to like a pet store, do some shopping in pet friendly human stores like going to Michaels Crafts, Ulta Beauty, Bath & Body Works, etc, and then we'll do a 2ish mile walk at the park. It's the only way to tire Jax out, otherwise he will drive me crazy at home and be super bored so we try to fill out weekends up with fun....

[Britster]

PS -we get the loyalty to your groomer situation. Jackson did terrible when we used to have to drop him off somewhere. I wished I had used mobile from the very beginning and given him a better experience from puppyhood. Anyway we found a mobile groomer when he was around 2yrs old and he is now 11 and we still use her. She is amazing and I drive over an hour to my dads house to have her groom my pups. She is over the bay bridge so it's usually an all day production and I end up just staying the night at my dads house to make the drive worth it.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Britster

I mean, I have no idea why that would be too much? lol. Maybe I am just used to Jackson, who I often have out for hours at a time and he still never gets tired lol. But I would absolutely do this vs. driving back and forth. It may be nice for you to get some time with just 2 vs having all 4 as well.

Sometimes on the weekends, we have Jackson and Lola out with us for like 5-6 hours lol. We will go to like a pet store, do some shopping in pet friendly human stores like going to Michaels Crafts, Ulta Beauty, Bath & Body Works, etc, and then we'll do a 2ish mile walk at the park. It's the only way to tire Jax out, otherwise he will drive me crazy at home and be super bored so we try to fill out weekends up with fun....

It would be nice to completely tire Ollie out lol. He still has that puppy energy.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Britster

PS -we get the loyalty to your groomer situation. Jackson did terrible when we used to have to drop him off somewhere. I wished I had used mobile from the very beginning and given him a better experience from puppyhood. Anyway we found a mobile groomer when he was around 2yrs old and he is now 11 and we still use her. She is amazing and I drive over an hour to my dads house to have her groom my pups. She is over the bay bridge so it's usually an all day production and I end up just staying the night at my dads house to make the drive worth it.

Finding a good groomer I swear is like striking gold.

[lilgidget]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Finding a good groomer I swear is like striking gold.

Totally agree. There are "groomers" and then there are real groomers.