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Deda1 · 07-17-2008, 03:48 PM

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yorkiepup2 · 07-17-2008, 09:32 PM

That is so very sad.

I'm so glad I groom all my babies myself!

strawberrieshk · 07-17-2008, 10:00 PM

I take my yorkie to PetSmart to be groomed (he leaves smelling great and cute as a button) and the first time I went there there was this really nice younger lady that cut & washed him great and was really gentle with him (I watched her during the hair cutting process) and he was jumpy and she did nitch him a few times (not him, but his fur) but other than that, he was happy and so were we. Then, the second time I went there was this really stuckup lady who was really stern, but soothing and rough with him....

Anyway, I noticed a lot of people are saying learn to groom at home or keep a close eye on the groomer...How do I actually become allowed to go to the back room and watch the groomer? Who do I talk with??
And how can I learn to groom at home? My dog's hair is very unmanagable to me, and I have curly/kinky hair (african american) and it's easier to deal with my hair than his. Is it more expensive to groom at home?

Ines3185lyorkie · 07-18-2008, 03:51 PM

I can't imagine that poor owner happily going to pick-up her dog and finds out she's dead. Horrible! I think that her negligence should be paid as if it was animal cruelty

AnaClaire · 07-18-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

That is so sad and scary. I have been trying to figure what day would be best to take Hot Rod for his grooming appt. and know I am a little queasy at the thought.

I know what you mean, I have an appointment to go to the groomers tomorrow (just for them to trim the hair around her eyes) and now I am nervous! I WILL be watching the entire time!

chinovince · 07-18-2008, 10:57 PM

I do all for my yorkies myself too. Safe......

roxies_mom · 07-19-2008, 09:48 AM

That is the most heartbreaking story. I haven't had to worry about it with my groomer but it's tempting to print that out and let her read it just to be aware. My groomer won't even answer the phone while she's grooming she let's the machine pick up and calls back later. This really freaks me out

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Yorkiekids · 07-19-2008, 10:27 AM

What a horrible story. I had to try quite a few groomers before I found one that I feel comfortable with.

Doodlebug · 07-19-2008, 10:40 AM

This is so sad. How heart breaking for that owner.

JohnnieWalker · 07-19-2008, 12:48 PM

This makes me sick! No remorse, just throw money at them! And, oh yeah: the insurance will pay for 'something'. I hope, this will affect her business in the worst way. I just can't see anybody who loves their dog take them to this particular groomer after hearing this story on the news. If they still do....well I guess they don't care about the safety of their dog too much

I've never watched my groomer, but Walker always seems happy to go there, he looks great when she's done and she even gives him a report card, so I know how he did.

She also came highly recommended and I do trust her. But there are some scarry people with clippers out there, guys!!!

Philly · 07-19-2008, 02:05 PM

This is heartbreaking. Bailey went to the groomer last Thursday. I dropped her off at 9 in the morning and she wasn't ready to be picked up til 3 in the afternoon. Meanwhile, I read a blog about what goes on at the groomers. I'm not saying all groomers. The blog asked "would you leave your child in someone's care all day without a surprise visit?"

I don't understand why they have to keep the dog all day. Can't they schedule the appointments like our hair salons? 6 hours is a long time without being taken out to pee.

Next grooming is going to take place at Petco where I can wait there while she is being groomed. If that doesn't work out, I'll find someone to come to my home.

LadyMadonna51 · 07-19-2008, 02:10 PM

This is very sad for both owner of the pet and the business . I would love to learn how to groom this little guy . Is 3 months old too young for a grooming or a bath ?? If not , what should I use to bathe him and trim where ? His eyes do leak a bit and I have ordered something called 'Angel Eyes ' . Learning from all of you !!

ScootieBootie · 07-19-2008, 02:22 PM

My friend's shih tzu was left on a grooming table at petsmart unattended. He jumped off and it snapped his neck, killing him.

Sadly, this is not limited any one grooming area. People should know better....This sickens me..

LunasMomma · 07-19-2008, 05:56 PM

I have no words. This is just senseless

itsmeangelia · 07-19-2008, 06:20 PM

how did you learn to groom your own Yorkie? I have been looking for classes and they all want thousands of dollars

07-17-2008, 03:48 PM	#46
Deda1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 7	step by step go to that site recommended by lucyaboo! it's great Yorkie Maltese Products and Bows: Grooming Instructions

07-17-2008, 09:32 PM	#47
yorkiepup2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 789	That is so very sad. I'm so glad I groom all my babies myself! __________________ Kali and Nikki's Mommy

07-18-2008, 10:57 PM	#51
chinovince Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PARIS Posts: 163 Blog Entries: 2	do all oneself. I do all for my yorkies myself too. Safe......

07-19-2008, 10:27 AM	#53
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	What a horrible story. I had to try quite a few groomers before I found one that I feel comfortable with. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

07-19-2008, 10:40 AM	#54
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	This is so sad. How heart breaking for that owner. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

07-17-2008, 10:00 PM	#48
strawberrieshk Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States Posts: 80 Blog Entries: 1	I take my yorkie to PetSmart to be groomed (he leaves smelling great and cute as a button) and the first time I went there there was this really nice younger lady that cut & washed him great and was really gentle with him (I watched her during the hair cutting process) and he was jumpy and she did nitch him a few times (not him, but his fur) but other than that, he was happy and so were we. Then, the second time I went there was this really stuckup lady who was really stern, but soothing and rough with him.... Anyway, I noticed a lot of people are saying learn to groom at home or keep a close eye on the groomer...How do I actually become allowed to go to the back room and watch the groomer? Who do I talk with?? And how can I learn to groom at home? My dog's hair is very unmanagable to me, and I have curly/kinky hair (african american) and it's easier to deal with my hair than his. Is it more expensive to groom at home?

07-18-2008, 03:51 PM	#49
Ines3185lyorkie Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yorkietown Posts: 634	I can't imagine that poor owner happily going to pick-up her dog and finds out she's dead. Horrible! I think that her negligence should be paid as if it was animal cruelty

07-19-2008, 09:48 AM	#52
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	That is the most heartbreaking story. I haven't had to worry about it with my groomer but it's tempting to print that out and let her read it just to be aware. My groomer won't even answer the phone while she's grooming she let's the machine pick up and calls back later. This really freaks me out !

07-19-2008, 12:48 PM	#55
JohnnieWalker Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In the sticks, MN Posts: 219	This makes me sick! No remorse, just throw money at them! And, oh yeah: the insurance will pay for 'something'. I hope, this will affect her business in the worst way. I just can't see anybody who loves their dog take them to this particular groomer after hearing this story on the news. If they still do....well I guess they don't care about the safety of their dog too much I've never watched my groomer, but Walker always seems happy to go there, he looks great when she's done and she even gives him a report card, so I know how he did. She also came highly recommended and I do trust her. But there are some scarry people with clippers out there, guys!!! __________________ *Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail." - Henry Wheeler Shaw*

07-19-2008, 02:05 PM	#56
Philly Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 108	This is heartbreaking. Bailey went to the groomer last Thursday. I dropped her off at 9 in the morning and she wasn't ready to be picked up til 3 in the afternoon. Meanwhile, I read a blog about what goes on at the groomers. I'm not saying all groomers. The blog asked "would you leave your child in someone's care all day without a surprise visit?" I don't understand why they have to keep the dog all day. Can't they schedule the appointments like our hair salons? 6 hours is a long time without being taken out to pee. Next grooming is going to take place at Petco where I can wait there while she is being groomed. If that doesn't work out, I'll find someone to come to my home.

07-19-2008, 02:10 PM	#57
LadyMadonna51 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 162	This is very sad for both owner of the pet and the business . I would love to learn how to groom this little guy . Is 3 months old too young for a grooming or a bath ?? If not , what should I use to bathe him and trim where ? His eyes do leak a bit and I have ordered something called 'Angel Eyes ' . Learning from all of you !!

07-19-2008, 02:22 PM	#58
ScootieBootie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 285	My friend's shih tzu was left on a grooming table at petsmart unattended. He jumped off and it snapped his neck, killing him. Sadly, this is not limited any one grooming area. People should know better....This sickens me..

07-19-2008, 05:56 PM	#59
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I have no words. This is just senseless __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

07-19-2008, 06:20 PM	#60
itsmeangelia Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 22 Blog Entries: 1	how did you learn to groom your own Yorkie? I have been looking for classes and they all want thousands of dollars