Grooming
 

Any tips for finding a good groomer?
My mom suggested Petsmart, and I don't want to sound like a snob but I'd like to take her to someone with a little more...experience? The lady I used to take her to is no longer grooming, and my sister lost the name and number to the lady they took her to...which wasn't very often anyway.

Petsmart is not where you want to take your baby. I've had a lot of problems with groomers so I suggest you try out a few. Haven't been to Petco and don't think I want to. Good luck.

BTW ... welcome to Yorkie Talk.

Hi and welcome to YT

Petsmart would probably be my last choice for groomers (too many horror stories here). Keep looking....don't just call, go by their shop and observe how the dogs are handled, the personality of the groomers, bathers, shop owner, etc.

Also, ask friend's for their recommendations and then check them out.

I agree. Sometimes the best ones are discovered by word of mouth. I too have been through some groomers that I did not like. Fortunately, I don't have any horror stories like some, Ask around, or ask the groomer for a few names to contact to inquire about their services. Good luck and welcome to YT!

Groomers
 

I have used Petsmart. DON'T Go there. They don't know what they are doing... I have found a mobile groomer who comes to the house and are very friendly. Everyone loves them and they treat them good and love them.

Mom, loves them too.


Cheryl:animal-pa

by the way I have 5-dogs 3-schnauzers, 2-yorkies.

If your vet has a groomer, i would check that out, its much easier if your baby needs to be updated on any vaccines, or if something happens while being groomed, they can have the vet take a look at your baby. I used to be a vet tech for 7 yrs and in the process of being one, i was a grooming assistant for about 2 yrs and the groomer i worked with was WONDERFUL, and we used to see the groomers at petsmart, and we would be MORITIFIED at what they were doing to the dogs! so its really up to you!

Welcome to YT... I still haven't ever took my baby to a groomer because of all the horror stories on here, but I do agree about using one at the vets office. If I ever get her done, that's where I will take her... She is so nervous when I groom her. I can't imagine what she would do if it was a stranger doing it.. Good Luck.....:)

I agree w/mommaofmia...I haven't ever taken my Jack to a groomer either. I would like to have him groomed, but I've heard horror stories too and would rather do it myself. Plus, he's not a show dog so I don't mind if his fur is straight or not.;)

:welcome4: to YT!!!

I would ask around at vet offices (if your vet doesn't have a groomer)....ask others you may know w/ small dogs....if you see someone with a small dog, don't be afraid to ask them where they take their babies. Look in the phone book, go visit these places and see how they are.

When I took my babies to the groomer...I originally met her through the vet...and the plus, I got to stay there and watch her, talk to her, etc. I never had to leave my babies there alone. Which is a plus in my book...but many may prefer to drop off and pick up.

I haven't taken mine to a groomer in YEARS! I do it all at home now....if this is something you are comfortable with, it may work best for you. Feel free to ask for grooming advice in the grooming section or here...I will be glad to share what I use and how I do everything....although, everyone is different and you can tweak your grooming to your needs.:love-hug1

Side note: I would NEVER EVER use PetsMart grooming!!! (not to offend anyone)....but we were shopping there once and watched the cutest little baby maltese getting groomed. The girl (and she looked YOUNG) got sooo upset with the dog watching people walk by (I guess),she just whacked him really hard, knocked him down (on the table) and whacked him several times. My DD and I were just sickend....the manager of the store said they were not over the grooming part....and to be honest...I do not think we have even been back to a PetsMart after that. I felt sooo horrible...I wanted to go in there and take that baby in my arms....needless to say....that girl had no patience or apparantly love for furbabies!! :(

Ya, I was pretty sure you guys would say that....
I didn't really think it would be this easy...:cool:

you need to ask around because in our area where i live, there is a lady that is great. and she got that reputation from word of mouth.

i haven't ever used her. i groom Tyke myself....i agree with some of the other post. he's nervous when i do it, so i can't imagine if a stranger did it.

good luck on finding someone.

welcome to YT!!!!

My husband and I and our new "baby" were in PetSmart just before Christmas. Our Odie has a medium length coat and he is beautiful ... he's a darkie ... black coat. A lady came up to us with her little dog and remarked on how beautiful our Yorkie was and to our amazement her dog was a Yorkie too but looked way different. It was very shaven with a longer snout. She said sadly, " I just brought my baby here to be groomed and he looked like your dog. I asked for a trim and this is what I got." She was not happy!
I take Odie to our local Bark& Fitz. They have a groomer there that let's me stay while Odie gets groomed! I bathe him ahead of time because he does not like blowdryers, so she clips him just the way a want ... take a little here and there ... lol
I did have to call over a dozen groomers before I found the girl who said I could stay no problem.

go watch them groom thru the window! I almost cry when I see how rough and uncaring our Petsmart groomers are!:(

We\'ve tried Petsmart as well and just didn\'t like the service much, not horrible but wasn\'t happy that\'s all.
I\'ve ask other people who I see with small dogs around the neighborhood. I would also say try the regional section of YT as well.
Good luck