How to Make the Most out of Grooming Visits
Cats in carriers, Dogs on
Leash!
Even if your pet is fine with other animals and people, there will
be other pets there that may not be! Keeping your pet under control is the easiest way to insure safety for everyone!
Tell your Groomer about any Injuries or Medical Conditions.
Grooming can irritate many medical conditions. Informing the Groomer
before they start working gives them the ability to make adjustments for your pets comfort and protection.
Talk to your Groomer about your Pets Quirks.
The more your Groomer knows about your pet, the better. Little things
can become big reasons for your pet either to enjoy the grooming experience or loathe it!
Wherever Possible, Stay and Watch.
Whenever you have a new Groomer, you should observe how they treat
the animals in their care. Are they gentle or rough? caring or cold? Seeing for yourself is the only way to know if you can
trust them!
Be Specific about the Services You Want.
How short is short? Make sure that you both clearly understand what
is to be done. Ask questions, and expect answers.
Be on time, and don't hurry things
Rushing is just asking for mistakes, and any pet hanging around the
shop is more likely to get dirty again, or pick up fleas from other pets they come in contact with.
Creature Comforts
Whenever possible, take your dog for a nice long walk before a grooming
visit. A light snack about an hour beforehand can be helpful to insure that your dog feels comfortable and at ease. Your Groomer
should be in tune with your dogs needs while in their care. Who can patiently get a hair cut with a grumbling belly, urgent
thirst, or potty emergency?
Cats should have litter box privileges, and a happy tummy, too!
Set up a Grooming Regimen
Grooming works its real magic when it's done on a regular basis. Make
regularly scheduled appointments with your Groomer and keep them!
