Horrific cut at the groomers!!!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Mandee · 06-19-2005, 12:03 PM

I recently took my babies to the groomers for a hair cut. I told the groomer that I was letting their "nose" hair grow out so that it would hang nicely down the sides of their faces, and I wanted their top hair to grow out so I could put clips and rubberbands in it. I told her to give them "yorkie" ears and to cut Bella's a little shorter b/c her ears are having a hard time comming up. (Her coat is sooooo thick... beautiful, but thick).

Anyway when I picked them up, both of their noses were shaved really close, and Charlie has a flat top. Neither one of their ears were trimmed, and I had to ask her to shave both of their bottoms before I left, b/c she didn't even trim the hair around their bums.

I just about died. I am so devistated, now I have to wait for all of their hair to grow back out. Charlie is 5 1/2 months old, so his hair was just getting long enough to pull up. GRRRRR Needless to say, I will never go back to her!! So I was looking for some pictures of good cuts to take with me the next time that I go, so I can show them what I want. I looked online, but most of the pictures are puppies or show dogs. Does anyone know where I could get a good picture to take to the groomers? I have also looked for a groomer that specializes in Yorkies, but no luck. (I live in Reno, NV). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

babi1542 · 06-19-2005, 12:07 PM

I am so sorry to hear that! ALso that after you get that kind of service you have to also paaaayyyy for it. Pebbles is going for the first time that specialize in Yorkies. Let's see what happens. Sorry but I do not have any ideas where you can look for a picture.

StewiesMom · 06-19-2005, 12:22 PM

aw i'm sorry. i can imagine how frustrating that would be. i've been trying to grow stewie's coat and i would be devastated, too.

Midge5353 · 06-19-2005, 12:54 PM

I know how you feel. We once had a mobile groomer come to our house because Riley didn't like being in a cage at the regular groomer. She did such a bad job! Riley looked absolutely horrendous. We will NEVER call her again. We want Riley's and TJ's hair to grow out so we are going to start trimming it on our own. But don't feel bad, it's just hair, it will grow up. I'm sorry about you bad experience.

red98vett · 06-19-2005, 01:19 PM

That's such a shame - it happens ALOT though - I found writing down directions really helps and don't ever go to a new groomer without that - it still doesn't guarantee a good cut -

Most of the yorkies here aren't showdogs - you should be able to go to the gallery and find good pictures - there's lots of cute yorkies here...or search the net...The hair will take about 2-3 months to grow back approx.

I have some closeups I just took of my girls and you can see the ears REALLY well - they're in My Yorkie Section ...Cheri and Chanel have BOTH had really bad grooming cuts so I do them myself now but I follow what the groomers originally cut....

Also - a very cute site is www.MyLittleMia.com - she has an adorable cut

Passionfruition · 06-19-2005, 01:35 PM

Well.....the good news is that hair does grow...

I'm sorry to hear about such a mess.....if I were you I'd just be fuming!!!! Did you have to pay full price for such a botched job?

I'm taking Sully in to get groomed for the 1st time this week...and I'm really nervous!

jwash · 06-19-2005, 02:12 PM

Boy, can I relate, I went through 4 groomers before finding one that truly understood what I wanted. I actually went to one that listed, by type of dog, the amount of the cut. That was one of the worst, so you just can't tell. Before I even got my first yorkie, I bought a book, Your Yorkshire Terrier's Life, which has been a tremendous help to me as a new yorkie owner. After having so much trouble, I took the book with me and showed the groomers pictures, gave my cell number and told them to never do anything different unless they called me. I related my past experiences and it worked. When they did such a good job, I made sure I tipped Miss Shirley a lot and then I did the same thing with Lacey's groomer, Miss Mary. I let them know verbally and in a tangible way that I appreciate what they do. It's money well spent.

i_love_my_yorki · 06-19-2005, 04:22 PM

I know how you feel

You spend some time telling them how you want it done

I think it goes in one ear & out the next,they just dont listen

Minnie came back as a Chiuawhawa(sp)...They gave me the wrong dog

Since then i get my son to do it,he does a lovely job & spends a good 3 hrs on Minnie

natalie · 06-19-2005, 04:50 PM

Aww! I'm so scared to take Fred to the groomers.
We took my aunt's maltese Marshmellow to the groomers on Friday at PetsMart and I told her to shave him, trim his ears, his face area and trim is tail down.
I guess they take it on themselves to not listen and do what they like. When I picked him up, he didn't have his tail trimmed because she liked it "fluffy", his face wasn't even TOUCHED because she liked it "longer than the body", and his ears were still the exact same way!

I was like "Come on, lady! I didn't pay 40 dollars for NO reason!". Well, of course I didn't say that but I wish I could have. I just had to ask her to redo his tail and trim his face.

txshopper73 · 06-19-2005, 06:43 PM

That's horrible. I hope that you didn't have to pay for that! I would have been FURIOUS!!!

chloeandj · 06-19-2005, 07:56 PM

Why can't groomers listen!?! I have not ever found a groomer I felt did what I asked. I'm doing it myself now.

red98vett · 06-20-2005, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

Why can't groomers listen!?! I have not ever found a groomer I felt did what I asked. I'm doing it myself now.

Me too - I found I save money AND I don't have the worry about leaving them anywhere...they HATED those cages and so did I.

Stitches29 · 06-20-2005, 05:10 AM

Maggie is getting SOOOOOOOOO Close to a grooming visit. I keep reading horror stories, and it makes be somewhat skittish. I wouldn't mind trying it myself, but she is such a wiggle worm. Also, I don't do nails, or ear plucking. So, I have some serious questions to ask myself. First thing, I will look for is the special grooming picture to take with me.

sylvan · 06-20-2005, 09:48 AM

Just one more groomer horror story to add in as a warning. One of my adoptive puppy parents told me that they had lost their previous yorkie when the groomer put it in the auto dry crate after bathing and baked him. They were extremely distraught (me too, just hearing about it) and sued the groomer, but were told they would only recieve replacement value on the dog. Money was not their concern, but they felt there should be some sort of fine imposed for such negligence and notification of the danger for any future customers. I believe they are lobbying for more regulations as there seems to be very little recourse for pet owners in this situation.

Yorkieluv · 06-20-2005, 10:07 AM

Oh no sylvan, that's so sad...How could that groomer be so careless as to bake a dog in the auto dry crate?!?!

06-19-2005, 12:03 PM	#1
Mandee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 51	Horrific cut at the groomers!!!!! I recently took my babies to the groomers for a hair cut. I told the groomer that I was letting their "nose" hair grow out so that it would hang nicely down the sides of their faces, and I wanted their top hair to grow out so I could put clips and rubberbands in it. I told her to give them "yorkie" ears and to cut Bella's a little shorter b/c her ears are having a hard time comming up. (Her coat is sooooo thick... beautiful, but thick). Anyway when I picked them up, both of their noses were shaved really close, and Charlie has a flat top. Neither one of their ears were trimmed, and I had to ask her to shave both of their bottoms before I left, b/c she didn't even trim the hair around their bums. I just about died. I am so devistated, now I have to wait for all of their hair to grow back out. Charlie is 5 1/2 months old, so his hair was just getting long enough to pull up. GRRRRR Needless to say, I will never go back to her!! So I was looking for some pictures of good cuts to take with me the next time that I go, so I can show them what I want. I looked online, but most of the pictures are puppies or show dogs. Does anyone know where I could get a good picture to take to the groomers? I have also looked for a groomer that specializes in Yorkies, but no luck. (I live in Reno, NV). Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Mandee Charlie & Lil' Bella

06-19-2005, 12:07 PM	#2
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	I am so sorry to hear that! ALso that after you get that kind of service you have to also paaaayyyy for it. Pebbles is going for the first time that specialize in Yorkies. Let's see what happens. Sorry but I do not have any ideas where you can look for a picture. __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

06-19-2005, 12:22 PM	#3
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	aw i'm sorry. i can imagine how frustrating that would be. i've been trying to grow stewie's coat and i would be devastated, too. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

06-19-2005, 01:19 PM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	That's such a shame - it happens ALOT though - I found writing down directions really helps and don't ever go to a new groomer without that - it still doesn't guarantee a good cut - Most of the yorkies here aren't showdogs - you should be able to go to the gallery and find good pictures - there's lots of cute yorkies here...or search the net...The hair will take about 2-3 months to grow back approx. I have some closeups I just took of my girls and you can see the ears REALLY well - they're in My Yorkie Section ...Cheri and Chanel have BOTH had really bad grooming cuts so I do them myself now but I follow what the groomers originally cut.... Also - a very cute site is www.MyLittleMia.com - she has an adorable cut __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

06-19-2005, 01:35 PM	#6
Passionfruition Proud of my Sully! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: beautiful CHARLESTON, S.C. Posts: 5,454	Well.....the good news is that hair does grow... I'm sorry to hear about such a mess.....if I were you I'd just be fuming!!!! Did you have to pay full price for such a botched job? I'm taking Sully in to get groomed for the 1st time this week...and I'm really nervous! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - I love my Sully (the Wonderdog!)

06-19-2005, 12:54 PM	#4
Midge5353 BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 1,297	I know how you feel. We once had a mobile groomer come to our house because Riley didn't like being in a cage at the regular groomer. She did such a bad job! Riley looked absolutely horrendous. We will NEVER call her again. We want Riley's and TJ's hair to grow out so we are going to start trimming it on our own. But don't feel bad, it's just hair, it will grow up. I'm sorry about you bad experience.

06-19-2005, 02:12 PM	#7
jwash YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 723	Grooming Boy, can I relate, I went through 4 groomers before finding one that truly understood what I wanted. I actually went to one that listed, by type of dog, the amount of the cut. That was one of the worst, so you just can't tell. Before I even got my first yorkie, I bought a book, Your Yorkshire Terrier's Life, which has been a tremendous help to me as a new yorkie owner. After having so much trouble, I took the book with me and showed the groomers pictures, gave my cell number and told them to never do anything different unless they called me. I related my past experiences and it worked. When they did such a good job, I made sure I tipped Miss Shirley a lot and then I did the same thing with Lacey's groomer, Miss Mary. I let them know verbally and in a tangible way that I appreciate what they do. It's money well spent.

06-19-2005, 04:22 PM	#8
i_love_my_yorki YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 705	I know how you feel You spend some time telling them how you want it done I think it goes in one ear & out the next,they just dont listen Minnie came back as a Chiuawhawa(sp)...They gave me the wrong dog Since then i get my son to do it,he does a lovely job & spends a good 3 hrs on Minnie

06-19-2005, 04:50 PM	#9
natalie Owned by Fred Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,352	Aww! I'm so scared to take Fred to the groomers. We took my aunt's maltese Marshmellow to the groomers on Friday at PetsMart and I told her to shave him, trim his ears, his face area and trim is tail down. I guess they take it on themselves to not listen and do what they like. When I picked him up, he didn't have his tail trimmed because she liked it "fluffy", his face wasn't even TOUCHED because she liked it "longer than the body", and his ears were still the exact same way! I was like "Come on, lady! I didn't pay 40 dollars for NO reason!". Well, of course I didn't say that but I wish I could have. I just had to ask her to redo his tail and trim his face.

06-19-2005, 06:43 PM	#10
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	That's horrible. I hope that you didn't have to pay for that! I would have been FURIOUS!!! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

06-19-2005, 07:56 PM	#11
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	Why can't groomers listen!?! I have not ever found a groomer I felt did what I asked. I'm doing it myself now.

06-20-2005, 05:10 AM	#13
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	Maggie is getting SOOOOOOOOO Close to a grooming visit. I keep reading horror stories, and it makes be somewhat skittish. I wouldn't mind trying it myself, but she is such a wiggle worm. Also, I don't do nails, or ear plucking. So, I have some serious questions to ask myself. First thing, I will look for is the special grooming picture to take with me. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

06-20-2005, 09:48 AM	#14
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	Just one more groomer horror story to add in as a warning. One of my adoptive puppy parents told me that they had lost their previous yorkie when the groomer put it in the auto dry crate after bathing and baked him. They were extremely distraught (me too, just hearing about it) and sued the groomer, but were told they would only recieve replacement value on the dog. Money was not their concern, but they felt there should be some sort of fine imposed for such negligence and notification of the danger for any future customers. I believe they are lobbying for more regulations as there seems to be very little recourse for pet owners in this situation.

06-20-2005, 10:07 AM	#15
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Oh no sylvan, that's so sad...How could that groomer be so careless as to bake a dog in the auto dry crate?!?!