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First Time to Groomer Question

Posted : 3/20/2008 12:21:00 PM

I am not sure I have a problem or not, I am just not sure "how much" information I should pass on to the groomer. I don't want to seem like I don't trust them.

We have started going to a newer groomer with Maxine. She has done an excellent job on Max. Max is not the easiest dog as she gets REALLY nervous when we leave her places. I may have even mildly tranquilized her the last grooming. I told the groomer that. I don't go to the groomer often with my dogs, only about 2 times a year unless we have coat problems. My issue is Teddi.

I think I want to get Teddi groomed for the first time. I want to have Teddi's hair trimmed up from the surgery so both sides look the same from the back. Her thigh hair on the left is 10" long on the right is about 2". Teddi is not fond of being brushed, she isn't "bad" but she does not want to sit still for it and we do it in smaller tolerable chunks at home. She also is not fond of the dryer. It has improved with her swimming every week but she still tries to run away. Do I lay this all on the line for the groomer? She seems really nice, and has helped us bathe our dogs when we come in. She grooms out of our self serve dog wash.

Teddi's six month follow up is April 14 and I was thinking if we can afford it I would like to get both Max and Teddi groomed on the 12th so Teddi looks pretty for her last visit (Max needs her spring cleaning). I am just a little apprehensive with Teddi, probably because of her hip surgery. Am I being a goof ball?

willgroom4chocolate

Posted : 3/20/2008 4:13:54 PM

Yes, please tell your groomer everything about Teddi! If she understand his health issues and personality traits, she will be able to serve you much better. Don't hesitate to speak up, most groomers really appreciate all the info.

jennie_c_d

Posted : 3/20/2008 9:00:00 PM

Teddi JUST had surgery. To minimize the risk of injury, your groomer *needs* to know! I'm sure they won't mind all of the details. They don't want Teddi injured any more than you do. Her getting upset and trying to escape or having a leap from the table could end up *much* worse than a healthy dog doing the same thing. Tell them!

Maxs Mom

Posted : 3/21/2008 7:40:06 AM

She will be almost 6 months post op by the time she goes. I had to wait long enough for her hair to grow in Smile Oh I plan to warn about the surgery, that is why I didn't ask that question. Teddi will always be my china doll. I know she is stronger than that, but a mother has a right to worry.

Thanks for the input. I hear "groomer" horror stories. I have lucky to not experience one. I have been on the fence about asking her to help us bathe/trim her, but she has enough fur trimming that needs to be done that would probably be better in a total groom appointment. This dog wash/grooming salon is owned by one of our trainers. They know Teddi's hip story, but I will still remind them.