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Dog Grooming
Your dog walks into a room. Suddenly your nose perks up, but isn't
happy. It's that time again. Time to get the dog groomed.
Groomer? Do it yourself? No matter how your dog
bathes we have some tips.
The Groomer: Man's Second Best Friend
Find a great dog groomerIt's hard to believe, but there are actually dog groomers who don't even like dogs. Berry, Wanda, and I had the horrible experience of finding one. I learned a lot from that.
- Always ask if your groomer owns a dog. If they don't, feel free to ask why.
- Some groomers will groom a dog or two from a local animal shelter for free or will donate their time at the shelter. It is safe to say that any groomer who does this will treat your dog well.
- This is a tip you probably won't see anywhere else. Does your groomer let your friendly dog roam free through the salon? If so, is there a back exit. Robin, who never met a person, dog, or piece of food she didn't like, decided to go out and explore when someone left the back door open. A few minutes later they realized Robin was missing. About the same time someone from the cafe down the street brought in a very happy golden retriever who had feasted going table to table looking very hopeful and hungry. Robin managed to find her way down the alley, through a breezeway right to the food. Thank goodness she is food obsessed.
For more tips on finding a great groomer click here.
Do It Yourself
Give your dog a bath This requires time and patience on your part, but it will save you a ton of $. And it can even be fun to watch your mud covered dog transform into a camera-ready show dog.Click here for simple tips on giving your dog a bath.