issue with grooming

anamaria

Hi everyone,

my little terrier went in to get groomed in the grooming studio yesterday. She asked me if i wanted a bit taken off her coat. She has skin problems and quite a heavy coat so I figured if her coat was a bit shorter it might be easier to get at her skin when she has problems.

Stupid idea.

When i went to pick her up i didnt recognise her! I expected her to have a good trim but it looked like she had had a close shave all over. I was really upset. There isnt a hair longer than a centimetre. I feel so guilty as its probably my fault for not making sure the girl knew exactly what i meant. I wouldnt mind the look of it so much but she was shivering last night going to bed and i had to try to warm blankets and all that.

Really upset about this. Praying her coat will grow back ok.

Any advice? I want to try to keep her warm esp at night but she throws off blankets, jumps off the armchair and shivers on the floor

mymo

The shivering and looking miserable is what I get from my small dog (even if weather is quite warm) every time she's cut very short, it only lasts a few days.
If you are worried get an old fleece blanket and cut a piece big enough to go round the dog and put leg holes in it at front and sew a strip under the belly to hold it on.
Once the hair grows back she'll be fine, and it will, depends on the breed how fast it grows. (my two need a trim every 6weeks so I do it myself most times)
I find if I go to a groomer I have to say exactly what I want, the girl I used the last couple of times is great, asks exact length and shape, always asks if i'm happy with groom. Some are lazy and just shave the dog all over, I know of more than one that does this with every dog, no matter what breed.
If the dog has skin issues I would think the air on the skin my help.

anamaria

Thanks, that has made me feel much better. I got such a shock as she looks like a different dog! Especially her face

ziggy23

Really the groomer should have asked you did you want a compete shave/clip off. I know some groomers get you to fill out a consent form just to make sure it is what you want. Complete clip offs are usually only done on very matted coats or elderly dogs or if they can't take the hot weather. At least you know next time to state you don't want a complete clip off! Maybe get her a little coat or jumper to keep her warm.

PCPhoto

just out of interest did you get your pet "groomed" in Maynooth, Co. Kildare ?

We had a similar issue with our Yorkie/Papillion cross .... she came back looking like a chewahwah (spelled wrong) - when I was collecting her there was another guy collecting his dog complaining that he told them beforehand that they shaved her last time and he didn't want her just shaved ...and his dog was coming back for a second time ...shaved !

its an easier way for the groomer to cut their hair ...shave them !

We found a different person who trims the hair and if you are in the Cavan/Meath area he drives to your door and grooms your dog in front of you - not sure I can name names (could be seen as advertising for the person)

anamaria

No I am in the south east. It wasn't the usual girl in the grooming studio but a new one. I would have preferred if she had asked me about the shaving.


Like someone else just said, she came back looking like a mix between a Chihuahua and a greyhound (she is a Cairn terrier X), have been reading up online and now realised that her coat should have been stripped not cut.

You live and learn!

ziggy23

anamaria wrote: »

No I am in the south east. It wasn't the usual girl in the grooming studio but a new one. I would have preferred if she had asked me about the shaving.


Like someone else just said, she came back looking like a mix between a Chihuahua and a greyhound (she is a Cairn terrier X), have been reading up online and now realised that her coat should have been stripped not cut.

You live and learn!

Was this the 1st time getting her groomed? If not were you happy with the last groom? Very strange indeed. Wire-haired coats are meant to be stripped but a lot of owners opt for clipping. I would think a Cairn Terrier would not need to be clipped at all just maybe trimmed

anamaria

she has been in there a couple of times and I was really happy, the lady who is usally there is great and looks after her really well. I think it was the fact that there was a new girl there. The only reason I thought having her hair a little shorter would help was because of her skin problems. Easier for the to check/treat etc..

It's not the end of the world. hopefully it will grow back ok (hopefully doesn't take too long!), I just want to make sure she doesn't feel the cold too much.

Cherry Blossom

I have yet to find a groomer that doesn't hand me back a shaved dog, regardless of every single one being told not to go near her coat with clippers :rolleyes:

I would advise trying to do it yourself, it might be rubbish the first few times but you get better with practice, round ended scissors will avoid any accidents!

boodlesdoodles

OP I have a Westie and I no longer take him to be groomed. 1st time I was told all his hair needed to be shaved off, leaving him with the Westie cut on his face, he looked ridiculous. The second time, I asked the groomer not to shave him and lo and behold he came back skinned to the bone. I asked him why he had shaved him, to be told it was easier as he wouldn't behave for him :eek: I found out afterwards from my vet that this groomer had a very bad reputation for mistreating dogs. I don't do a professional job, obviously, but he's free from matts and looks presentable. It took a lot of patience and treats but it works for us. If I was you, I'd be changing groomers and letting them know why.

anamaria

I think I will. I probably just need more practice. Charlie tends to want to play with every grooming tool I bring near her which doesn't make for effiency She's quite strong for her size (about double the size of a Cairn) so her wiggling about is a bit of a hazard with scissors. Will try it again rather than having her all shaved again though. She looks like a completely different dog! I think it is the face that is un-nearving me so much, she had the lovely bushy eye-brow/shaggy dog thing going on and it is weird looking at a completely different face!

Good thing her big brown eyes stand out!

ziggy23

adrenalinjunkie wrote: »

I have yet to find a groomer that doesn't hand me back a shaved dog, regardless of every single one being told not to go near her coat with clippers :rolleyes:

I would advise trying to do it yourself, it might be rubbish the first few times but you get better with practice, round ended scissors will avoid any accidents!

That really is terrible:eek: It seems anybody can call themselves a 'groomer' these days. I did a grooming course up the north a while back. Am trying to save to buy some equipment( its very expensive:(). The amount of notes I have is unreal. Every dog is different but I would only do a complete clip off if absoloutely essential and the owner signs a consent form. I've seen Border Collies and German Shephards clipped off for no good reason:eek::eek: Absoloutley ruins their coat and looks dreadful too.

tayto lover

How much does it cost to get a dog groomed please (average) ?

ziggy23

tayto lover wrote: »

How much does it cost to get a dog groomed please (average) ?

What sort of dog have you got? Prices vary greatly depending on breed/size and amount of work needed. Your local groomers should be able to give you a rough estimate.

tayto lover

ziggy23 wrote: »

What sort of dog have you got? Prices vary greatly depending on breed/size and amount of work needed. Your local groomers should be able to give you a rough estimate.

Cocker Spaniel which I recently saved from a bad end. Washed her and am looking after her well as she was ill-treated and will get her groomed when i can afford it. Any idea of price for her.

ziggy23

tayto lover wrote: »

Cocker Spaniel which I recently saved from a bad end. Washed her and am looking after her well as she was ill-treated and will get her groomed when i can afford it. Any idea of price for her.

I couldn't give you a price as all groomers vary but if her coat is bad I'd say it could be 50 or so euro

tayto lover

ziggy23 wrote: »

I couldn't give you a price as all groomers vary but if her coat is bad I'd say it could be 50 or so euro

Thank you. I will be able to afford that then next week.

anamaria

before and after, think i brought home a different dog!

ziggy23

tayto lover wrote: »

Thank you. I will be able to afford that then next week.

Don't quote me on that now as I said it could be more;)

ziggy23

anamaria wrote: »

before and after, think i brought home a different dog!

Anamaria she is still a gorgeous dog but I'm sorry that is a horrific haircut :eek:
Just pure laziness. She is meant to have her eyebrows and whiskers! I have a mini-schnauzer and if somebody shaved his beard and eyebrows I'd hit the roof. Poor thing no wonder she's cold:(

She looks like a Jack Russell

anamaria

ziggy23 wrote: »

anamaria wrote: »

before and after, think i brought home a different dog!

Anamaria she is still a gorgeous dog but I'm sorry that is a horrific haircut :eek:
Just pure laziness. She is meant to have her eyebrows and whiskers! I have a mini-schnauzer and if somebody shaved his beard and eyebrows I'd hit the roof. Poor thing no wonder she's cold:(

She looks like a Jack Russell

I know. I was so upset, still do a double take when I see her. I think it was her face looking so different that really got to me

ziggy23

anamaria wrote: »

I know. I was so upset, still do a double take when I see her. I think it was her face looking so different that really got to me

I can imagine:( I mean it wouldn't have been as bad if they just clipped her body (no need though), but to have clipped for face is just bad grooming. I'd make a complaint if I were you just so they know that it was not was you asked for and then stick to your usual groomer. How much did they charge you do you mind me asking?

Zapperzy

anamaria wrote: »

before and after, think i brought home a different dog!

My guy is the image of yours (pre-cut) except smaller and male. If someone clipped his head like that (apart from trimming the stray hairs) I would be quite annoyed. I clip mine myself sometimes, never that short mind you.

anamaria

They charged 36euro. I suppose I should chalk it down to experience. Any ideas how long it will take to grow back :-(

ziggy23

anamaria wrote: »

They charged 36euro. I suppose I should chalk it down to experience. Any ideas how long it will take to grow back :-(

I'd say maybe a good 2 and a half months- 3 months. Just put it down to experience. She can get a nice proper haircut coming into the summer:) My guy is due a full haircut too. He got a great cut in the local groomers a few months ago but I found the groomer herself a bit odd! But I suppose once she treats him well and clips him properly I'm happy:D