| Q & A |
| Why does it take so long to get my dog back? Most petstylists use a rotating method when grooming. What happens is...Groomers wait till most of the dogs have showed up. Then, they begin roughing them in (shaving pads of feet, trimming nails, shaving sanitary, etc..) After that, they are then taken to the tub for a massaging bath and then hand dried, after that they are taken to their kennel so that another dog can be done. When most of the baths are done, the groomer will then go back to the first dog and begin the finnish groom and then to the next dog. This allows the groomer to complete one groom after the next. If we did one dog at a time from start to finnish then we limit ourselves to how many we could take in a day. I also feel, that this is less stressful on the pet because he/she is able to rest during the groom. Why is my dog so scared when I take him to the grooming salon? Your dog has discovered that the grooming salon is where he is separated from his beloved master. He/she may shake, but this usually stops soon after you leave. We do our very best to make your dog feel safe and loved while he/she is here. Will my dog be sedated? NEVER! Here at Bark-N-Bubbles, we try very hard to get the groom done with love and patience. If we can not do that, then we will suggest you take your dog to a Vet where he can be supervised while sedated. Can I stay with my pet during grooming? In certain cases I have let owners stay with the pet, but 98% of the time....no. You are the love of your dog's life and seeing you sends them into a frenzy of excitement. This can be dangerous when working with sharp tools, such as scissors and clipper blades, and is not safe. If you should show up before we call you to let you know that your dog is finished, and we are in the middle of grooming him/her, should he/she become too excited, we will be unable to finish the groom and you will still be charged full price. Does my dog need to be current on Vaccinations? YES! We take every precation to maintain a clean and disease-free environment; we do require the Rabies vac and must see proof of this from your veterinarian. We HIGHLY recommend Bordetella and Dhlpp. Please bring proof of vaccinations with you. Do I need to have an appointment? Yes, because we are appointment only, that allows us to give each dog the attention they deserve. Appointments should be made at least a few days in advance. If you must cancel, a call would be nice so that we can fill that slot with someone who is waiting for a grooming. I want my dog short, but not shaved. Shaving and clipping are the same thing to a groomer. Blades come in different lengths from 1/16" to 1/2" and guards that go up to 2". The better the condition of your pet's coat, the longer the cut can be. How often should I get my dog groomed? If your dog has a longer coat, 2-4 weeks. If you prefer shavedowns, then 8 weeks. The longer the coat, the more often your dog should be groomed. Do I need to get my dog groomed in the winter? YES. Some pet owners neglect to have thier pets groomed in the winter. It may be cold, but pets still need proper grooming. You may not want to cut the hair, but they still need to be bathed, nails trimmed, ears cleaned and properly brushed to stay free of mats. A matted dog is uncomfortable and it's unhealthy. What about fleas? We take every precation to maintain a pest free environment....Should we find fleas on your dog, he/she will be treated at your expense. We use an oral treatment that kills fleas up to 12 hours, but after that, it is up to you to do some flea preventative maintenance....We suggest Frontline Plus! Why do you insist on shaving down my dog? The only time I insist on shaving a dog down is when de-matting becomes painful for the pet. HUMANITY before VANITY. |
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