[News] Yorkie strangled while in groomer's care

[Raja's Mom]

Originally Posted by Magneticgal

I think it is absolutely tragic!! What also has me concerned is how this sheds a bad light on ALL groomers. I have read countless posts here about people doing their own grooming-which is great. BUT I do need to to say that there ARE good groomers out there that genuinely care- not all of them are negligent and uncaring!! Please don't label ALL groomers in this catagory!! My groomer I take Lexie to is one of the BEST!! I think the world of her and Lexie does too.

I have to agree! There was an amazing groomer in our old town but now we live an hour away. She would even be worth driving to but my boy doesn't enjoy long car rides. (This is Paws of Enchantment for anyone in the DC area.)

[emilio1]

When I needed to make Emilio's first grooming appt. I called around until I found a groomer that was perfectly fine with me watching the whole time. I called several that said "oh no you don't need to stay it can take awhile and we will just call you when he is done". Not a chance so I called more until I found the one that is not bothered at all by me staying right there. I have taken him several times and never left him once. If a groomer has a problem with that then find a new one. It does take a couple hours out of my day, but it is more than worth it to make sure nothing happens to my baby.

[roxies_mom]

Mine always calls me within an hour to let me know she's done. If I'm running errands she'll keep her untill I make it back. I don't like leaving roxie too long, she has a bit of seperation anxiety. So it bothers me she's sitting there worrying if I'm coming back or not. She spends the rest of the day pouting that I left her there!!
I like my groomer and feel as if roxies safe and good hands. She gives me a report and it's always good. Plus like I said in my previous post, she doesn't even answer the phone while grooming.

[LawFilly]

I can only say if that had been my "baby" somebody would be in the hospital! or without a damn head!!

Originally Posted by Chrissy0277

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!!

[lilbuffalo3308]

That is horrible, i dont know what i would do if something like that happened to my Buff. I found an excellent groomer who does not use the leash to hold them on the table, she said she doesnt want to take a risk. i get to sit there and watch her, since she does things only by appointment in a small office. she never leaves his side. its great. i feel very sorry for the dog owner, no money can replace a loved one.

[Corky]

I've had such terrible luck finding agroomer who does a good job. I think I could cut his hair myself but can't keep him still. Any suggestions?

[bonita14]

Damm you know i have to said something about this and all this negligent people at the groomers because some of them are such of inresponsable people that really makes me mad because earlier of this year i took my baby OSITO to the groomers here IN SAN FRANCISCO The shop is called LITTLE ARK GROOMERS SHOP IN 14TH AND MARKET I TOOK HIM TO GET GROOM and what they do lose my baby and they didn't want to be responsible for it they just call me saying that they had lose my baby i was really mad and desperate because he is like my little son for me! Thank god i found him after 3 days he was burn and torture in his paws and all over his body.. so since now on i do he's own haircut and i groomin him myself! and this message is for all those negligent groomers **** ALL YA'LL!!! KARMA WILL COME BACK AND BITE THEN IN THE ASS!! make me so mad!!mad:

[Sarah515]

That is terrible! I dread taking Lucy to the groomers.

[TheSpoiledOne]

That is sooooo sad...I have had Quincy for about a year and a half now. I take him to have him groomed but like some say..its so costly. Yesterday I was blessed with another male 10wk old yorkie...Ziggy. I've decided that I want to learn how to groom them myself. Quincy is always so good when I give him his bath I know he'll let me groom him with ease. Now Ziggy...lol...He has so much energy. Ziggy was from a littre of 4..but his mother died when he was a week old and the other puppies didn't make it. My daughter nursed Ziggy every couple hours and he made it. I just know he is going to be a great addition to our family. Anyone have any ideas on where I can find a easy way to learn to groom yorkies?

[gypsyqueen]

she will HELP cover the cost she will get SOMETHING for her dog I would punch her face and HELP fix her jaw hows that

[angelwings]

This rather scares me at this point as i have a puppy that will be groomed in September for first time.I'm unsure if i want it done now.I haven't had her 2 long but,she's part of me now and i know how you feel.I hope you get a new baby even if it's not the same babe it might help the pain some .I would be totally devastated as well.Please keep update on what happens .I hope the place is dealt with properly as it needs to be .It's not right the person should be trusted with any other animals as that seems like neglect.But,that's my opinion.I would not let it go undone.Sorry for your lose

[cpuff35]

That's so tragic!! I feel terrible for the lady, I'm sure she's completely heartbroken and devastated, because that's how I would feel if that happened to me. Since I had my furbaby, I've been grooming her myself and she's gone through a few bad haircuts, but I'm getting better at it now...

[Smarty Bones]

What an ARROGANT, SOULESS GROOMER

* To offer just to pay $75 for creamation + whatever insurance will pay.

* To magnanimously state she/the shop is responsible for her assistant's neglect? THAT's THE WAY BUSINESS WORKS.

* To state that it doesn't matter if she has to close up shop because "MY CUSTOMERS WILL FOLLOW ME ANYWHERE." Really? Any one who continues to go to this woman will "FOLLOW" HER TO HELL for entrusting this conscience-less woman with a life.

[PetsPeeve]

Dear Yorkie Lovers: I have read all of your posts with great sadness. I must speak. I am a professional groomer in MA. 45mins or so from where scrappy died. It upsets me that this has created such distress, (with good reason). No dog or cat should ever die in a groomers care, unless a pre-existing medical condition occurs..(heart, seizure etc). Even then, a responsible groomer may not put a delicate dog through a grooming unless it was absolutely necessary for the dog.
To that end, let me speak about professional groomers. There ARE professional groomers out there. We strive to give your babies the "Next best thing to Mom" care when they are with us. We have a very difficult job. Animals will be animals...they find inventive ways to wiggle out of things...cages, leashes, collars...More often than not, you have to have eyes in the back of your head.
In the case of scrappy, this groomer was wrong. Plain and simple. Ideally, when a dog is tethered in a tub, you would want to use a harness... if you must step away from the tub. But always keeping a visual of the pet. Further, if the pet must sit with a medicated bath on, you may put the pet, wet, with a towel into a kennel while you step away. A responsible groomer would never have left the dog tethered with a choke chain.
None of us where there, so we don't know the exact circumstance...I only ask that you not throw in the towel on all groomers. Many of us, go to seminars, to continue to learn..we seek out the latest tools and techniques. And those of us that are professional...support licensing. The person who posted that she waited while her dog was done...is right on. Poster named : Maneticgal also has it.
Look for these things in a professional groomer. Pride in appearance. Cleanliness of surroundings..(not including hair on the floor of course). Openness and willingness to show you all areas of their salons. How many years? What sort of training do they possess? Are they a "certified master groomer"? A test a groomer can take..on their own to show they have complete knowledge of grooming any breed. Do they belong to a trade organization? NEPGP.COM (new england pet grooming professionals) Groomexpo.com? Intergroom.com Do they make you feel comfortable?

It is very scary leaving your kid with someone...A professional, however will do everything in his/her power to alleviate those fears...for you and your dog.
No dog has ever passed away in my care..but they have been injured. In which case, your groomer will say...Listen mrs. smith...I nicked misty with the clipper today, I've cleaned the small wound that came from it. If you feel she needs vet care, please take him immediately and I will of course cover the cost...OR...Mrs, smith. I'm afraid I've nicked misty today..I felt she needed a stitch,,so I took her to Dr. Jones for you..he fully examined her and she'll be good as new in a few days...etc. HONESTY...
I believe that all any owner wants is honesty and caring. Accidents will happen, but a stand up person will step up to the plate and do what's right.
I am truly sorry..scrappy's mom... That would NEVER have happened on my watch or the watch of many, many other professionals.
A professional groomer is your first line of defense against parasites, early skin conditions...unchecked wounds..ear infections. Things you may not find without them. I hope you can find another groomer you can trust..If you can't..See me...Or many others I can refer you to in this state. You will then know a professional..
I am so profoundly sorry for your loss.
J.Falzone
A Pet's Peeve

[lilbumbleybees]

That is horrible! What sucks even more is I work at a dog shop called Groomingdale's as well and it sucks that some freakind IDIOT is now giving all over Groomingdale's and other grooming business bad raps. WHY AREN'T GROOMERS SMARTER THAN THIS?!?!?!?!?!?! GRRRRR, it infuriates me!!!!!!!!!