I've been a groomer for 13 years. If he brings the dog to you in poor condition, tell him straight-up that the dog will need to be stripped down. But also tell him that it is for the dogs well being. Make sure to explain to him the discomfort that the dog would go through to be brushed out (when he's matted badly) and also explain to him that it is only hair and it will grow back. Strip him down, and inform the owner to bring him in every 4 weeks for grooming(this will allow him to keep the dog in a poodle clip without stressing you or the dog). If he brings him in badly matted again, notify your local humane officer. Good luck
2007-03-21 14:55:48
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answered by pat k 3
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I have been a dog groomer in the past, and I have owned a poodle myself. Poodles need a lot of upkeep with their coats, even between groomings. They have to be brushed regularly to keep from matting. For a trainer, this guy sounds totally ignorant! Explain to him that letting a dog get that matted is very uncomfortable and downright painful if the mats are bad enough.
2007-03-21 13:15:37
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answered by Starscape 6
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First, my groomer had better appreciate me. I might have her look at this question. I have two Maltese. They are combed out every day or at least every other day. She grooms them every four weeks and I usually bathe them once in between groomings.
No One can be as stupid as you explain your facilities trainer! If he is that stupid, he should not have a dog nor work there. I think he is taking advantage of your good work and time. I feel so sorry for the dog. Matted fur hurts them.
I think since you both work at the same place I would put in writing what you wrote in your question. I would also charge him extra with consideration to how many other dogs you could groom in the time it takes to do his dog. And then I would add on more because of the excessive work involved.
Who owns the facilities? If there is an owner besides yourself, they are losing a lot of money on a dog that belongs to an employee. But, put it in writing because you might have to cover yourself in the future.................
2007-03-21 15:14:01
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answered by Anonymous
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Yep all the time and the main people I have problems with are those who have bought the so called Spoodles (Spaniel x poodle) No one told them that YEs they don't shed which means they matt and need to be brushed EVERYDAY!!!!!!!!
and so they bring me in this matted pile of mess and ask for a "Trim".
I just take them out the back and start with the longest pair of blades I have #3 and show them it won;t go through then go down until usually I hit a #10 or #15 that can finally go UNDER the matt (which is usually one matt over the entire body). They then understand, however they don't start brushing they just bring in more often for clipping and I charge them well for my time!
If the matt get soo bad that the animal is havin g difficulty functioning it is a case for the humane society - I have seen it before!
2007-03-21 13:16:25
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answered by Anonymous
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He is exactly the kind of owner that I used to see way too much of or the kind who had outside farm dogs and would bring them each spring to be cleaned up and then get mad when it had to be shaved. I used to ruin clipper blades on these dogs. One dog actually had wire imbedded in the matting! I groomed as part of our vet practice and actually told my boss that I'd pay him for each grooming appt that I turned down. You have much more patience than I did. I would charge him too much and explain the less expensive prices relating to bringing the dog in once a month.
2007-03-21 13:37:43
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answered by mups mom 5
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Well you can refuse to accept the dog when the trainer brings it in to be done and have him try to find another dog groomer to do the job that he wants done. Maybe if the trainer gets other groomers to tell him the same thing then he might get it through that thick skull of his.
2007-03-21 13:13:55
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answered by Wolfmanscott 4
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tell him that if he plans to take his dog to you that he needs to come in on a regular bacis (how ever offten you need to see him) and explain the time it took to groom his dog last time you did it.....if he plans to not keep up on it than you can refuse to groom his dog and you should.....pretty soon when he can't find a groomer to do his dog anymore he'll get the picture (yes it takes that much with some people)
2007-03-21 13:23:39
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answered by Rhylie and Paiyden 4
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