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sueincc

by sueincc on 25 January 2008 - 01:01

Alls well that ends well, and I think you hit the nail on the head when you called her a fruit loop!   


by 1doggie2 on 25 January 2008 - 06:01

To funny. could she be talking about an under coat?


jc.carroll

by jc.carroll on 25 January 2008 - 17:01

Yep, you're correct, that's not a long coat. Some groomers... oy. I'd that a plush-coat, but he's in no way a long coat. She obviously has never met a long-coat GSD. I just love it when groomers/cashiers/etc try to tell owners about their dogs. I'm not saying all groomers are naive, but I've met some who just aren't particularly breed-savy. Fortunately that's not what I take my dogs to them for ^_^

Beautiful dog, BTW. I've always had a fondness for plush coats.


flygirl55

by flygirl55 on 25 January 2008 - 19:01

Wolf - here is what my coated boy looks like (hopefully this works!)

img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh81/flygirl55_photos/Erich7yrs.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"

 


by hodie on 27 January 2008 - 00:01

 The dog is NOT a long coat and my question would be why don't you simply bathe and brush the dog and let it go at that. If he needs his nails clipped, ask your vet if they can quickly do that. I have NEVER had a GSD groomed in my life. Even before a show, a good bath with an appropriate shampoo, not the expensive crap that does nothing, and a blower to dry or a towel to towel off before a brushing, nail trim and you are finished.

The groomer does not know what she is talking about.


sueincc

by sueincc on 27 January 2008 - 00:01

Me neither Hodie, and after having seen what goes on behind the scenes at some grooming establishments I never will!!


by Wolf359 on 27 January 2008 - 15:01

Hodie & Sueincc,

Its a matter of time right now, Over the holidays his coat did not get all the attention it normally does. And I needed to get it done fast, He was all taken care of Friday and looks and smells great. So thats one less thing I have to worry about while I am in the hospital.  Normally I groom him myself like I said above With the exception of one or twice a year. .

And Sue (my groomer) will let you stay and watch her work anytime with the dogs she has, Most Groomers kick you out before the dog is Even the back. As I do not have any kids my GSD takes the place of one, so I am very overprotective of him. I would never leave him someplace that I would not leave a child.  I am just as picky with the Vet I chose to treat my dogs.  I have heard all the horror stories as well..


sueincc

by sueincc on 27 January 2008 - 16:01

I'm glad you have a good groomer that you can trust.  Just to clarify, it's not about what goes on when an owner stays with the dog.  It's about what happens when the owners aren't there.  The more dogs a groomer can do in a day, the more money they make.   I have seen too many times very bad, deep scissor/clipper wounds closed up with super glue,  large older and/or arthritic dogs made to jump off drying tables because the bather/brushers don't want to lift the dogs, dogs left in crates with cage dryers on far too long, dish detergent used in place of shampoo, teeth cleaning using dirty scrapers, etc., dogs beaten into submission, dogs strung up, dogs teeth being brushed with human toothpaste (human toothpaste should never be used on dogs, it's caustic, not to be swallowed),  the list goes on & on.  I'm not talking about one disreputable grooming establishment either, I'm talking about many that have good reputations.  At the very least they will discipline your dog for behaviour they don't like and in ways owners might not like.

I know there are good groomers, I have no doubt some that frequent this board would never do the things I am describing, just be very sure the groomer you go to is one of the good ones.  If for any reason I had to take my dog to a groomer, you can bet I would stay with my dog until he was done.


Rezkat5

by Rezkat5 on 27 January 2008 - 22:01

The groomers that I use, might not work out of the most fancy place and may not do that pretty "show" cut on the dogs.  But, they certainly have hearts of gold and my guys are always very happy when they come out of there! 


sueincc

by sueincc on 28 January 2008 - 01:01

That's what's most telling and most important.  It's normal for a dog not to be especially happy about going to the groomer, they don't like being left behind, or the smell of the shampoo, etc.; however, if your dog has a major reaction to going into the grooming shop, forcing you to drag him,  shaking, wild eyed, take him somewhere else.   Also, if you can, try to avoid going on the busy days (usually Saturday and Friday).  If you leave your dog,  insist on keeping it short.  Extras like toothbrushing,  cologne, conditioner are just a waste of money.  

 

 






 


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