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Chrissy0277 · 07-16-2008, 07:00 PM

This is the reason you NEVER walk away from a dog you are working on!!! One of the first basic things you learn as a groomer.

I hope this groomer and assistant get whats coming to them. "its not going to hurt her business" Cocky if you ask me. I hope every single client of theirs reads the article and leaves. If they were smart they would. I cant beleive the assistant isnt getting fired. SHE KILLED SOMEONES DOG!!

yoyo27 · 07-16-2008, 07:55 PM

Well that is so sad for sure. Then to act as if it was nothing. I can't believe how business gets away with this. Seems to me alot of accidents happen at the groomers. Most want them dropped off and that is enough to scare you. No wonder I decided to groom my own. And I don't have to worry what is going on for several long hours.

ILUVSADIE · 07-16-2008, 08:00 PM

I've been grooming Sadie myself for a year now and a sad story like this just confirms that my choice to groom her myself was a wise decision. Nobody watches out for your furbaby the same way that you do!!

a2luckygirl · 07-16-2008, 08:59 PM

Oh, this is just so sad!
Living things cannot be "replaced"-IMO!!!!

Chrissy0277 · 07-17-2008, 06:07 AM

Totally off subject but another group I belong to was discussing this..
Why are customers so rude to their groomer? I deal with so many rude and some just plain mean people and Im treated like a worthless peice of crap. And I probably make more money as a dog groomer then some of them do at whatever job they have
Me personally would never be nasty to the person you are entrusting your dogs care to. I personally would never harm a dog but, the stuff you read and see about some groomers alot of them have been seen doing nasty things to your dog. Someone could take it out on your pet if you are nasty to them.

mkawczak · 07-17-2008, 06:16 AM

What a horrible story. We had a similar thing happen locally. The girl who worked for the groomer /border that I use to go to,was drying 2 Pugs in a dryer that the heads are out of this box dryer thing,and she got called into the office and was fired. She obviously left abruptly, and everyone was so surprised over the girl being fired that the poor pugs were sadly "cooked" while their owners were away on vacation. I was ortified. I took my 14 year old there his whole life. I no longer take my dogs anywhere. I'm going to challege myself with Aiden and try to groom him myself. Pongo is easy he's a longhaired Dashund,so he mainly needs dead hair removal nail clipped etc. Wow what does that groomer think...we can be baught. "I'll just give them my insurance money and they can buy a a "replacement" BULL

Deda1 · 07-17-2008, 06:42 AM

Any suggestions as to where I should start to learn how to groom Timi? He has only been once to the groomer, but now I am scared. Also he is developing little knots in his fur. I brush and brush but it is really slow going. Any tips or tricks with this?

SLewis024 · 07-17-2008, 07:42 AM

omg that is heartbreaking! I've always been afraid of stuff like that happening. that poor woman.

MeganS · 07-17-2008, 07:49 AM

This is devestating.

I'm so glad that we have our groomer. She is a wonderful woman that was reccomended to us by our breeder. She does it out of her home. Tucker's been going to her since he was a baby (and his momma and brother go there too) and we've NEVER had the slightest problem.

destinyyorkies · 07-17-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

That is such a sad story. Groomer mentioned she didn't think it would hurt
her business. I hope it does! When you are responsible for watching some-
one's child or pet, you are responsible. Period. That does not mean to leave
it alone while you ran out of the room for "only a sec". Too bad. The dog
lost it's life because, of not an accident, because of neglect. That poor
scared pup died because it was left alone for only a sec. Yes, I am
sure it will affect the assistant for the rest of her life. It should because
she was negligent in her job. I have no sympathy for negligence.
Accident's happen but negligence can be avoided.

It should affect her. I am sure it is deeply affecting the person that owned the yorkie. Imagine going to pick your baby up to find out he is dead because of some somes negligence.

destinyyorkies · 07-17-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Deda1

Any suggestions as to where I should start to learn how to groom Timi? He has only been once to the groomer, but now I am scared. Also he is developing little knots in his fur. I brush and brush but it is really slow going. Any tips or tricks with this?

Don't know if this is allowed, but we are having an auction right now and there is a cd that was donated called :How to Groom Your Yorkie at Home: It is by Sue Hentschel. It is a very good cd. I have the same one. It will help you to learn how.
Kay & Destiny Yorkies
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lucyaboo · 07-17-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deda1

Any suggestions as to where I should start to learn how to groom Timi? He has only been once to the groomer, but now I am scared. Also he is developing little knots in his fur. I brush and brush but it is really slow going. Any tips or tricks with this?

I found a tool for tangles that is 12 pieces of metal in a "J shape" comb. It works the tangles out easily when you take your time.

Here is one site that helped me get started ...

Yorkie Maltese Products and Bows: Grooming Instructions

Deda1 · 07-17-2008, 01:38 PM

I will contact them!

MaxwellHouse · 07-17-2008, 02:16 PM

That's been one of my fears. That's exactly why Maxwell looks like he got caught in a blender, because I do him myself.

yorkiefriend · 07-17-2008, 03:16 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to do this?
I am a foster mom with united yorkie rescue. I am a full time graduate student and do not have the money to pay for expensive grooming.
Thank you!!!

07-16-2008, 07:00 PM	#31
Chrissy0277 Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,451	This is the reason you NEVER walk away from a dog you are working on!!! One of the first basic things you learn as a groomer. I hope this groomer and assistant get whats coming to them. "its not going to hurt her business" Cocky if you ask me. I hope every single client of theirs reads the article and leaves. If they were smart they would. I cant beleive the assistant isnt getting fired. SHE KILLED SOMEONES DOG!! __________________ CHRISSY Nikki Precious Lizzy Mimi , Lena Taboo

07-16-2008, 07:55 PM	#32
yoyo27 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,741	Well that is so sad for sure. Then to act as if it was nothing. I can't believe how business gets away with this. Seems to me alot of accidents happen at the groomers. Most want them dropped off and that is enough to scare you. No wonder I decided to groom my own. And I don't have to worry what is going on for several long hours. __________________ " Santa's on his Way! From: Cali, Cinnamon, and Zoie.

07-16-2008, 08:00 PM	#33
ILUVSADIE Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 363	I've been grooming Sadie myself for a year now and a sad story like this just confirms that my choice to groom her myself was a wise decision. Nobody watches out for your furbaby the same way that you do!! __________________ Sadie's Mommy

07-16-2008, 08:59 PM	#34
a2luckygirl YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: HASTINGS, NE- 4 NOW!!! Posts: 2,208	Oh, this is just so sad! Living things cannot be "replaced"-IMO!!!! __________________ :I PLAYING....THE BANJO........ AND KISSING MY MOMMY:kiss3

07-17-2008, 06:07 AM	#35
Chrissy0277 Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,451	Totally off subject but another group I belong to was discussing this.. Why are customers so rude to their groomer? I deal with so many rude and some just plain mean people and Im treated like a worthless peice of crap. And I probably make more money as a dog groomer then some of them do at whatever job they have Me personally would never be nasty to the person you are entrusting your dogs care to. I personally would never harm a dog but, the stuff you read and see about some groomers alot of them have been seen doing nasty things to your dog. Someone could take it out on your pet if you are nasty to them. __________________ CHRISSY Nikki Precious Lizzy Mimi , Lena Taboo

07-17-2008, 06:16 AM	#36
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 3	Omg!!! What a horrible story. We had a similar thing happen locally. The girl who worked for the groomer /border that I use to go to,was drying 2 Pugs in a dryer that the heads are out of this box dryer thing,and she got called into the office and was fired. She obviously left abruptly, and everyone was so surprised over the girl being fired that the poor pugs were sadly "cooked" while their owners were away on vacation. I was ortified. I took my 14 year old there his whole life. I no longer take my dogs anywhere. I'm going to challege myself with Aiden and try to groom him myself. Pongo is easy he's a longhaired Dashund,so he mainly needs dead hair removal nail clipped etc. Wow what does that groomer think...we can be baught. "I'll just give them my insurance money and they can buy a a "replacement" BULL __________________ N.Y. 'S FINESTPONGO,AIDEN,HARLEY, KI-KI ,GARFIELD ,MINI-ME

07-17-2008, 06:42 AM	#37
Deda1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 7	Where do I start? Any suggestions as to where I should start to learn how to groom Timi? He has only been once to the groomer, but now I am scared. Also he is developing little knots in his fur. I brush and brush but it is really slow going. Any tips or tricks with this? Last edited by Deda1; 07-17-2008 at 06:43 AM. Reason: mispelling

07-17-2008, 07:42 AM	#38
SLewis024 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rochester, Ny, USA Posts: 173	omg that is heartbreaking! I've always been afraid of stuff like that happening. that poor woman. __________________ Shannon&London

07-17-2008, 07:49 AM	#39
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	This is devestating. I'm so glad that we have our groomer. She is a wonderful woman that was reccomended to us by our breeder. She does it out of her home. Tucker's been going to her since he was a baby (and his momma and brother go there too) and we've NEVER had the slightest problem. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

07-17-2008, 01:38 PM	#43
Deda1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 7	Thanks I will contact them!

07-17-2008, 02:16 PM	#44
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 976	That's been one of my fears. That's exactly why Maxwell looks like he got caught in a blender, because I do him myself.

07-17-2008, 03:16 PM	#45
yorkiefriend Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 11	How to groom a yorkie Does anyone have any suggestions for how to do this? I am a foster mom with united yorkie rescue. I am a full time graduate student and do not have the money to pay for expensive grooming. Thank you!!!