What is the average amount of time they are left at the groomers?

[Catrina]

I think anything over 3 hours is a bit too long and you should consider going somewhere else especially if you had to wait a whole day once..

[pat022351]

I drop Sadie off at 8:00 a.m. and pick her up at Noon. Never has been a problem.

[pea496]

Conner just got groomed on Friday. I dropped him off at 9:30, and they told me I could pick him up at 1 p.m. He was fine. He loves to see the other dogs, and they even had a bunny rabbit that was boarding.

[MsCheryle478]

I have three babies that now go to the groomers. Two hours seems to be about average. But honestly I am not real thrilled and they do seem a bit overpriced. Next month I am going to try a place that DaisyMae06 recommended. Don't know if I will be able to get all three in at the same time or not.

[Kelz]

My groomer usually does mine in about an hour! She does it out of her house and does a wonderful job!!!

[Punkin&Piper]

It probably depends on if you live in a big busy city or a farm town. I know here it takes 3 to 4 hours no matter what groomer they go to.

[sweetr72]

My groomer takes 2 hours to do both my furkids...she is awesome too!! Love her!!

Dawn

[Yorkieluv]

My hubby and I bathe the furbabies, clip nails, express anal glands if (necessary), clip hair (if necessary, but we are growing their hair out), clean ears, brush, comb, blow-dry, finish...
Plus, I'm so scared of them catching something or someone hurting them...I know, I'm paranoid!
I guess if I were to find someone who would come to my home to groom them, and I could watch, but then what would be the point. LOL We might as well do it ourselves...Oh well

[natalienicole]

I thought about this as well. it always seems they take all day to have my dogs done when i take them to the groomer but i have since tried another groomer and it was about the same so i guess thats normal. I took Oliver my pom and anna my yorkie in a few weeks ago and they both got their hair cut i dropped them off at 10 in the morning and she called when they were done and she called arround 3 and saind they would be done at 330 i went early and oliver was still getting some work done he didnt like me being there he imediately wanted down.

[ilovelouie]

I used to take mine to the groomers and they would give me a "special" appt. where I would bring him in and they would do him immediately and would be done within the hour. I did it this way because I did not want to leave him there just to "sit" and wait to be done and they were very accomodating to me. After hearing some groomer "horror stories" though, I have since decided to just groom them myself. The only thing I bring them in for is to have their nails clipped because Im afraid to do that.

[simplyyorkies]

Originally Posted by armygirl65

Im takin Gizmo in for a puppy package tomorrow...bath, nail clippings, cut around paws and eyes to familiarize him with the whole ordeal. They told me 2-3 hours because he will probably get stresed out and this allows for breaks so he can remain calm. I dont know personally since this will be a first, but thats what i was told as well. Seems like a long time. And i have to pay an additional 14$ if i want to stay....isnt that rediculous

If they are charging when you stay - don't leave your dog!! As a groomer I can tell you I have seen some "interesting" things in a grooming shop. Depending on the type of grooming your dog requires it can be anywhere from 1 - 2 hours TOPS! I've worked for places that cage the dogs and keep going back to them - I can say that the idea of putting a dog in the cage repeatedly is more stressful. If they stress on the grooming table it is the groomers responsibility to present a calm environment - not put the dog back in a cage then take it back out again to the same environment.
My advice is call around - look for a groomer that does one on ones (your dog is the only dog in the shop) You may pay a bit more but if your dog gets individual care and is in and out within a couple hours believe me it is worth it!! My clients LOVE my service. When their dog comes I give it my full attention - no other dogs are caged and barking creating stress.
Please - if you don't get a good feeling dont leave your dog!!

[yorkieusa]

45 minutes to an hour by appointment only. We go once a month. It never, ever takes her any longer.

[natalienicole]

Originally Posted by armygirl65

Im takin Gizmo in for a puppy package tomorrow...bath, nail clippings, cut around paws and eyes to familiarize him with the whole ordeal. They told me 2-3 hours because he will probably get stresed out and this allows for breaks so he can remain calm. I dont know personally since this will be a first, but thats what i was told as well. Seems like a long time. And i have to pay an additional 14$ if i want to stay....isnt that rediculous

oh my god that is messed up. its not costing them anything for you to stay. i dont understand what their bases on charging you for staying is. did they give you a reason for this? sounds like they are hiding something to me.

I once job shadowed during highschool (like 3-4 years ago) at a vet/groomer and they made us help groom dogs and cats all day. and the lady doing the groomings washed all the dogs and cats with dawn dish soap, i was apalled and needless to say i dont take my pets to that vet or that groomer i wouldnt want my dogs washed with dish soap if i wanted that done id do it myself at home. she charged quite a bit to for dish soap bathing lol.

[celstu1]

Originally Posted by sexiixtc

I took Kayah to petsmart a couple of weeks ago.. and when I asked they told me about 3-4 hours
well.. we went in at 10:00 and by two when they still weren't calling.. I called them.. and they said another hour.. so at 3 I went in and they STILL weren't done!! needless to say I was Td off but at 3:30 when I finally got to take her.. I was soo pleased! the lady did such an awesome job! and The part I was happy about was that she called me and explained that the cut I had originally wanted for Kayah would make it look as if it were two different dogs.. and she explained exactly what she thought Kayah would look good with.. I agreed.. and I'm so happy.. but if you think a 3 hour wait is long.. try going 5 1/2 hours without your baby.. you'll go crazy

OHHHH this happened to me the first time I took them to get groomed! 7 1/2 hours!!! I was going CRAZY at home waiting for them!! At first it was great, I washed the floors entirely! I cleaned the house entirely without having to worry about them or being bothered by them, but after that I MISSED THEM!!! I realize they were very shaggy and needed a lot of work but she had told me originally 3 - 4 hours for both and it took twice that! But like you I was sooooo pleased! Now they have been since and its about 3 - 4 hours for both of them. Usually I drop them off at 8 and pick them up b/t 11 & 12!

[simplyyorkies]

Originally Posted by natalienicole

oh my god that is messed up. its not costing them anything for you to stay. i dont understand what their bases on charging you for staying is. did they give you a reason for this? sounds like they are hiding something to me.

I once job shadowed during highschool (like 3-4 years ago) at a vet/groomer and they made us help groom dogs and cats all day. and the lady doing the groomings washed all the dogs and cats with dawn dish soap, i was apalled and needless to say i dont take my pets to that vet or that groomer i wouldnt want my dogs washed with dish soap if i wanted that done id do it myself at home. she charged quite a bit to for dish soap bathing lol.

Some groomers charge extra for the owner to stay b/c they claim it distracts them. IMO you're not much of a groomer if a person in your shop is distracting. If a human is distracting how about all those other dogs barking or phone ringing?

As for the Dawn dish liquid - some groomers feel that washing a really oily dog with Dawn helps however if a groomer uses quality shampoos and understands a dogs coat they don't resort to using subsitute products. All the more reason the public should push for groomers having to be licensed by their states - just as a hair stylist is.