New Groomer

[Rachael1983]

We recently moved from to a new county and having to find new services for both Emma and myself is proving to be a challenge for us during the time of COVID. Some vets, groomers etc are not accepting new clientele and that is frustrating .

I drove an hour and 15 to take Emma to our old Groomer's house just so she didn't go too long between grooms but that can't be maintained.

I've groomed before but it's just not as crisp as what the professionals can do. I hope someone opens up their clientele soon so Emma can get pampered.

[Lovetodream88]

I have heard about the not taking net clients thing which is why I haven’t attempted to find a different vet. Have you looked into mobile grooming? I have seen a lot of these popping up. My groomer quit where she was working and started her own mobile grooming. If you can find a Facebook page for your local area or county you can also ask recommendations on there. I’m sorry you are having to find a new groomer it can be frustrating and difficult.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I have heard about the not taking net clients thing which is why I haven’t attempted to find a different vet. Have you looked into mobile grooming? I have seen a lot of these popping up. My groomer quit where she was working and started her own mobile grooming. If you can find a Facebook page for your local area or county you can also ask recommendations on there. I’m sorry you are having to find a new groomer it can be frustrating and difficult.

Facebook page for the area is a great idea. Also Next Door might have some recommendations. Sometimes vets know good groomers.
Good luck....I do my own these days and would hate to have to look again...I have a hard time trusting groomers.

[matese]

nextdoor.com is a good choice, all local ppl. Best way to get info. when you're new to an area. Let us know how you made out.

[lilgidget]

Hope you find someone soon.

[Rachael1983]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I have heard about the not taking net clients thing which is why I haven’t attempted to find a different vet. Have you looked into mobile grooming? I have seen a lot of these popping up. My groomer quit where she was working and started her own mobile grooming. If you can find a Facebook page for your local area or county you can also ask recommendations on there. I’m sorry you are having to find a new groomer it can be frustrating and difficult.

Our groomer was mobile and she doesn't service the area. Most of the groomers I've contacted so far have been mobile and not taking new clients. I don't think Emma would do well at a traditional grooming salon unless I know she serviced right when I take her in, no cage dryer , serviced within the hour-1.5 hours and then I can pick her up right after.

[matese]

Originally Posted by Rachael1983

Our groomer was mobile and she doesn't service the area. Most of the groomers I've contacted so far have been mobile and not taking new clients. I don't think Emma would do well at a traditional grooming salon unless I know she serviced right when I take her in, no cage dryer , serviced within the hour-1.5 hours and then I can pick her up right after.

My groomer has her grooming salon on the lower level of her house. She never over books. Cody cannot be crated, he goes ballistic. 1.5 hours he's finished and I am there, so I hear ya on that.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Rachael1983

Our groomer was mobile and she doesn't service the area. Most of the groomers I've contacted so far have been mobile and not taking new clients. I don't think Emma would do well at a traditional grooming salon unless I know she serviced right when I take her in, no cage dryer , serviced within the hour-1.5 hours and then I can pick her up right after.

If you are near southern Maryland I can recommend some places but sadly that's the only way I can help. My groomer gave me a panic attack a year ago or so because she was going to move very far away but decided to stay. When she got her own mobile business I was thrilled because I used to take 2 in then after about 2 hours switch with the other 2 at the grooming place. It was crazy on gas and stuff but what you will do for a good groomer can be kind of crazy. I'm not going to say my groomer is the best at grooming but I trust her more then I trust anyone with them. She calls them her babies and even sent a card when Callie passed. She gave Joey, Penny and Ollie all their first groomings. Some places have what they call a zoom groom which is what I did with Callie when it was just her where they do it at at one time.