[NAGDU] Groomer newbie

[Tami Jarvis]

Rox,

What I liked about our mobile groomer in Aloha was that I could hang out 
in the van while he was grooming the dog. He didn't really like poodles, 
and normally didn't do them, but he and Mitzi hit it off and had quite 
the love affair going. I sometimes wondered if I should leave and give 
the two of them privacy. /lol/ I've had good luck leaving my dogs with 
groomers, but I'm happiest when I can be around and know what's going on.

Anyway... Perhaps this groomer will let you stay on hand, especially if 
he/she sees your dog doesn't get hyper just because you're there. I like 
to show a groomer the touch command and some of my hand gestures and 
commands like "stand" that not all dogs may know. The groomer can spare 
the effort of pushing or lifting the dog into position that way, and my 
dogs are more comfortable just being told these things rather than being 
prodded into stuff. When I'm leaving my dog with a new groomer, or 
there's a new staffer, I make sure they know that both my dog and I 
prefer they ask for the leash and let me hand it over. Maybe I'm silly, 
but I teach my dogs not to walk off with anyone who grabs the leash out 
of my hand.

Anyway, if you have special handling quirks like that, you can do a 
quick show and tell. If you have a special word or gesture for Soleil to 
get in the tub, the groomer might appreciate it even. /smile/

Good luck getting a clean dog! Hope your tattoo heals fast, so you can 
enjoy the pretty without the pain.

Tami

On 07/07/2017 04:50 PM, The Pawpower Pack via NAGDU wrote:
> Hi y'all, as I get packed and ready for convention, it's also time for Soleil to have a bath. Usually do this myself, but yesterday I got a huge tattoo covering the inside of my forearm from wrist to elbow and I can't put my arm in water for a couple weeks..  So I decided to call the mobile groomer and she's coming out tomorrow.
> I have never had Soleil groomed and I'm feeling kind of nervous about it just because I'm a control freak. Is there anything I should tell them not to do? What have y'all's experiences been?
> I'm sure it'll all go fine I'm just a worrier.
> Thanks!
> 
>   Rox and the kitchen Bitches:
> Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
> Pawpower4me at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPhone
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