How To Find A Good Dog Groomer

How To Find A Good Dog Groomer

Selecting a good, professional and friendly groomer is an
important part of caring for your dog. Since a groomer will
usually be alone with your favorite pet it is important to
make sure that they treat your animal well, notify you of
any problems, as well as understand how to care for an clip
your particular breed of dog.

There are several ways to find a good groomer and one of
the most obvious is to talk to other dog owners that you
see as you are out and about with your pet. Dog owners in
general tend to be very willing to give recommendations as
well as warnings about good and bad experiences they may
have had with groomers in your area. If you see a dog that
looks just like you want your dog or has just the clip that
you have pictured for your dog be sure to speak with the
owner and find out what groomer they use.

Some groomers work specifically on various types of dogs
such as small, toy or large breeds. Many groomers are only
set up to handle small dogs and do not work on large or
giant breeds. Be sure to talk to the groomer in advance if
you dog has any special needs or requirements.

Groomers have usually completed some sort of formal
training and will not be offended if you ask for their
credentials and some references from their customers. Most
groomers will have this information already included in
their brochure or advertising literature. Consider going to
the facility by yourself before the first appointment and
asking to watch them work with a dog. They may allow this
or may not, but most groomers understand an owner's
concerns and will do their best to work with the owner to
ensure satisfaction.

Many groomers have affiliations with various breeders and
organizations. A good, professional groomer will also
assist you in selecting a clip or cut that is suitable for
your dog and is appropriate for the show ring if this is a
consideration. If the groomer is unfamiliar with the show
requirements be sure to bring in exact pictures of what is
allowable and what is not to avoid any confusion or
misunderstanding regarding a cut or clip.

In addition to just washing, clipping and grooming your dog
the groomer will also condition the coat, clip the nails,
clean the ears and empty the anal glands. If you don't want
any of these grooming services provided be sure to talk to
the groomer in advance.

For those dogs that are nervous, timid or aggressive it is
very important to discuss their temperament with the
groomer prior to the first appointment. Most groomers will
take dog-aggressive dogs only very early or as the last
appointments in the day to avoid any possible complication
in the waiting room or grooming salon. If you have a dog
that has had a negative experience at another groomers or
that snaps or tends to bite be sure to let the groomer know
so he or she can take the appropriate precautions. Notify
the groomer if the dog has any known allergies or is prone
to skin rashes, hotspots, or dry skin conditions. If you
have specialized products that you use with your dog you
should make the groomer aware so they can have the same
products on hand when the dog arrives for his or her first
appointment.

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