Comments on: How to find a good dog groomer

By: Edie

Edie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:54:32 +0000

You do wonder why some people want to work with animals, don’t you? Thanks for writing in, Hannah.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:44:59 +0000

Very informative indeed, the best tip is knowing the staff, most especially the groomer. A close friend had some experience with her dog develop some fear and anxiety just after her grooming, good thing they learn the news about this short temper groomer from other clients having the same problem on fear behavior of the dog.

By: Mary Haight

Mary Haight — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:51:11 +0000

This is great stuff…most of us don’t stop to think of all these details until something bad happens and *then* we recall shortcomings and problem areas of a service. You are so right to tell people to trust their gut or the way their dog is behaving. If it seems weird or “off”, it is. Just leave and don’t look back. Too many people feel awkward about doing this; better to feel a little awkward than having something awful happen to your dog. And thanks for mention:)

By: Edie

Edie — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:41:00 +0000

Ha, who knew getting your dog’s hair trimmed was so complicated? Seriously, I think a good groomer will know how to handle most situations — as long as he or she is given all the relevant information about the dog’s behavior.

By: Rod@GoPetFriendly

Rod@GoPetFriendly — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:10:06 +0000

I had no idea that there was sooo much to this. And there seems to be two moving parts – the temperment of the groomer and the temperment of the dog. So even if you got a good recommendation from someone about a groomer who worked well with THEIR dog, the groomer might night do as well with YOUR dog.

By: Edie

Edie — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:46:25 +0000

Thanks, Michele. It’s so easy to bypass all of these things, thinking that grooming is no big deal…

By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:43:50 +0000

Your first tip–getting a recommendation makes the most sense, and touring the facility and talking to the groomer are essential. Trust your gut so you know your dog is in good hands.
This is a very helpful post.