21/03/2022
Do you know what is involved with a typical small dog groom?
Time to make a booking
Checking in your dog and going over the groom
Putting your dog at ease before and during the groom
Nails trimmed
Pads clipped out
Two washes
Conditioner (optional)
Eye boogers cleaned out with tear-free shampoo
Ears checked (and cleaned if needed)
Blow dry
Brushed out
Fluffed up
Coat clipped
Scissored and thinning scissored to perfection
Face styled and adorable
Cuddles before and after (free of charge)
Rest and a drink of water while waiting to be picked up
Check out pup, report anything unusual and take payment
That is a LOT of steps for personal service for one of the most vulnerable members of your family.
Groomers typically choose this career as a passion and the price for that care is a drop in the bucket for what they deliver.
Value your groomer. Don't seek out the cheapest - seek out the professional who can help you with ways to save money between grooms such as a quick brushing lesson, advice on the right brushes for your pet, and discovering changes in your dog that may have developed between grooms.
Groomers have MANY stories of things they have found that turned out to be caught early and saved lives.
In April, the minimum wage increases again, and many groomers are earning only a little more than minimum... so please, respect them if your pet needs a small increase to keep up with wages and rising costs of quality products and ongoing training.
