I have two Maine coons. My girls fur is so easy. Our boys though is not at all. I wouldn’t shave him but I have accidentally knicked him before in his arm pits. I feel so bad. Any suggestions on a good clipper that would work better on armpit matts?
I had to quit being a groomer after being bit so many times. I worked for Petsmart and they just kept letting it happen. They wouldnt let me turn these dogs away. Usually little pitbull mixes and german shepards. I would go home with my arms covered in bruises and bite marks. The friendly dogs I worked with were usually Labrador Retrievers and Great Pyrenees
OMG, you gave that guy a bargain?! I have a Chihuahua who goes for regular grooming and I pay $27.00 for a full groom after tax - and I always give a gratuity - but I feel that's quite reasonable; I'm not a wealthy person but I gladly pay it - the staff are wonderful with my gal. Sounds like he wanted to scam you out of a free grooming session for his dog and this nitwit doesn't realize that if a dog leaves the shop wet he or she is prone to contracting a cold, especially in the winter. Unless he tipped by cash, those folks who rely on tips as part of their income and who worked hard on the dog got gypped when he did a chargeback. Not sure if you did it but I'd ban that man as a customer going forward - let him pull his nonsense at Petsmart or Petco.
Subscribing just because of this video. You’re calm voice and demeanor will eventually gain the trust of this dog and help them overcome their fear. I have 2 doodles. Recently my huge doodle has become aggressive with nail trimming. I’ve taken grooming on myself since I believe he was hurt and it’s triggered this. We do one paw a day until we can get past this. Thank you for your patience.
We always tip our groomer even though our dogs are well behaved. Good groomers are in short supply in our area so it is in our best interest in maintaining her good will! Plus she's awesome and deserves to make a decent living. I spent a lot more on dog grooming than haircuts and pedicures combined!
People still paying thousands of dollars for a mutt. Won’t take care of their coats. I don’t get it. What others have said about well posted policies, signed waivers all that’s I’d go:one step further, have it on your website. There the explanation about coat maintenance can be found and your policies surrounding it and extra costs due to time, etc…
We brush our dogs daily, our male falls asleep to it. We also groom them ourselves every time. It a shame owners like this give all the doodle owners a bad rep for not doing enough. Especially with kids there is no excuse for “not having time” if you don’t have the time don’t get a doodle. Or keep them short. Teach kids to brush them and pass it out as a chore.
I think this video is the right thing to do in this situation. Maybe you could link this video as a response in google or yelp reviews so other people can see and understand. I am a husky owner and when I was living with my parents, it was always so annoying to make sure my mom didnt take him to have him shaved. I was lucky that groomers would refuse to do so, and grateful that they did. A lot of people are not well informed about the breeds they own, so videos like these are pretty important. I also agree with other comments that say a doodle policy as a sign in the waiting room is probably a good idea. Maybe put signs up about the care their coats need as well
Seeing the doodle craze is my very first time watching -with awareness- how people cab cause so much suffering for thousands of dogs just for a name or an idea of a 'cute thing' that isnt even based on reality. I think youre doing what's best for the dogs health, and to your point you have cameras that record the conversations for evidence of consent. Youve recorded this story, now if it goes further you say nothing more in public and go get legal representation. Having a release to sign is also good. Anyone who has a doodle is not neglecting their animals, but anyone who refuses to relieve a matted dog should not have access to animal stewardship roles
PSA to any pet owner who knowingly does this to their animal. This is NEGLECT. You have no cause to scream and spout abuse at the poor groomers who are fixing what your neglect has caused. If you can’t KEEP UP the proper maintenence for a dog breed with a coat like this, you should NOT own said dog. Animals are NOT just your display candy. It’s disgraceful, and you have no one but yourselves to blame. The groomers job is to think of the dog and the dog’s needs, and the dog’s dog’s safety. NOT. YOU. It is not about. you. It about getting proper care for YOUR ANIMAL. Shame on you for letting it get so far. Shame on you for acting like entitled pissy babies over your own problem that YOU created. And shame on you for stiffing the people who FIX your mistakes and have to put up with your entitled self pissy attitude, of a tip they EARNED TWICE OVER. These groomers think more about the animal then you. You BOUGHT the animal, you should have had the common sense to LEARN how to care for it. These animals are not toys. they are LIVING BEINGS. Learn to respect the animal as such. Friggin morons. Hope you step on a lego every day for the next year. Vent over.
Our doodles love brushing, they will willingly sit down and be brushed for the whole day if we’d do it. Even so we shave them 3 times every summer. Just to keep them dryer after the pool.
All you can do is be honest, video the conversation, sign a release that they understand what you might have to do, have your doodle policy posted large in the waiting room. Cover yourself in all forms possible or better yet simply have a no doodle policy. Stick to your guns on this one and don’t worry so much about your bad reviews. For you can always respond and explain to all reviews be it on Google, Yelp ect…
I agree it's not fair. Grooming is an art and some dogs need more work done than others. Just have the policy put in place and stick by it. If they don't want you to do it your way tell them to go else where.
I didn't know this about doodles, but it sounds logical (the way the hair messes up). You ARE doing the right thing for the dog. And what is the fuzz about? The hair will grow back. Just imagine some of these dogs get homeless living on the streets with their hair buliding a tank around them.
Have them sign a release form with everything you just said. If there’s 2 owners, they both must sign or you don’t accept them as a client. Some things ( like your mental health and CYA files) are more important than money.
Brush at least a few times a week, every day isn't absolutely necessary. The rear end, armpits (under and behind the front legs, where the legs move and interact with the body) and behind the ears are the most likely to get matted, so those should be done very frequently. If the dog gets wet, they should be dried and brushed thoroughly because the coat will stick together and get tangled. Stick to your groomer's advice and you will be fine. Also, a detangling spray works wonders for the fine hairs behind the ears! I have an aussie and her fine hairs mat very quickly without the spray.
@@laserlizard8674 That's why I though this was weird. I have a long haired dog now and when she sees the brush she gets so excited. She plops down in front of me and will stay there for as long as I am willing to brush her. I used to babysite a Goldendoodle and he LOVED being groomed. He even knew he looked great afterward and would expect double kisses and pets.
@@ColorMyWorld My very short haired dog is like that. She loves the feel of the brush. She doesn't have anything TO brush, but that's ok, she loves it. My aussie isn't thrilled with her ears being brushed, but that's because they get so tangly. Since I found the detangling spray, it's way better. Also got a deshedding shampoo that loosens everything up, then conditioner, making sure she's dry and brushing. I still brush her daily because she's so floofy and the dust bunnies are very real and aggressive in this house!🤣
This is a classic example of people want designer dogs but don't want to care for them. They just jump in to the fad/popular look without doing any research. Honestly this is why i think dog owners need a licence exam or something.
A lot of the blame can be on the breeders. They push the fact that they don't shed, but fail to tell new oners about the matting issue and that they have to have them groomed often. These are fairly high maintenance dogs.
@@itsallgood4093 They pray on ignorant dumb people to listen to them - and not do their research. So, again - OWNERS need a license or an exam - then they wouldn't be so stupid to fall for their advertisement. What dumby thinks a doodle doesn't shed? You breed a poodle TO A SHEDDING breed. Like having a child - you should be made to pass a test before you ruin a perfectly good creature.
If you're not willing to brush your dog's fur on a weekly basis AT LEAST (specially with these breeds), don't be mad when the only option for the groomer is to shave. Imagine not brushing or combing your hair for a week. If you can't fathom that, don't make your dog go through it.
With most doodles they have to be brushed daily! Even then you'll eventually have to cut it short at that point. If you don't have time to do that, it will have to be shaved down
@@MoniqueBoulangerMSG The good thing about Poodles is your pretty sure what your going to get. With doodles you never know. I've seen 2 Irish doodles with completely different hair. One was like a Poodle, the other more like the setter. Doodles really are like a box of chocolates...
Absolutely love all the adorable “Bella’s” you take make beautiful. When my first Westie was alive (she died almost a year ago), it was “Sophie,” and she was a “Sophie.” Fit her perfectly. She was a diva, but a sweetheart, as well. Miss her so much! 😥❤
