Morristown, TN
Regular grooming is an important component of caring for your dog. But if your dog is big, anxious about being groomed or is of a breed that requires some special attention, grooming your dog yourself can be difficult. You can hire a professional groomer, but what should you look for? We explore that topic today on the blog.
Do your research
The Internet can be a great resource for finding prospective groomers. We advise checking any company you come across for reviews left by past customers. Your friends and family also may have suggestions on a good professional dog groomer near you.
Once you’ve found a groomer that you think could be a good fit, there are some questions you should ask before booking that first appointment.
Can you visit the facility?
A quality dog grooming facility should be well-ventilated, clean, with sturdy tables and tubs. If it doesn’t look right – or smell right – to you, then you should find somewhere else for your dog to be groomed. Stay away from any grooming facility that won’t let you inspect the site.
What services do they provide?
A quality dog groomer should have the means and tools to give baths, trim nails and clean ears. During the grooming process, a highly-trained grooming professional also should be able to identify signs of potential health issues: ear infections, tooth decay and skin problems, for example.
Do they have experience working with dogs of your breed?
Different breeds have different needs when it comes to grooming. Poodles, for example, may not shed but they have curly hair that easily can get matted. Dogs with wire-haired coats – such as terriers and schnauzers – need to have their coats hand-stripped, by pulling out dead hairs as close to the root as possible. You want to choose a groomer with the training and experience working with your dog’s breed.
How much training and experience does the groomer have?
There’s more than one way for a dog groomer to learn how to do the job. Some learn by doing through an apprenticeship or mentoring program. Others attend a true pet grooming school. However they learned, you want to gain some understanding of their experience, training and knowledge.
Professional all-service dog grooming in Jefferson City, Tennessee
You’ll find that the “Paw Spa” at AllDogs Canine Care Center can provide good answers to all of the above questions. We welcome dog owners to see our facility for themselves before making an appointment. Our stylists have more than 50 years’ experience combined, and they’re skilled in techniques ranging from hand-scissoring to coat stripping. We also offer specialized services that include facials, plaque prevention, and even can dye your dog’s coat or part of their hair fun colors. Our stylists can work with dogs of all sizes, breeds and, most importantly, temperaments. This includes special care for dogs that are nervous and fearful about being groomed. Our goal is for each dog who visits our “Paw Spa” to have a calm and positive experience.
To find out more about our grooming services or schedule a tour of the facility, call (865) 475-2225 today or contact us online.