Need to find a Groomer

[Tulip]

Exactly- I love it when groomers work to the lifestyle of the pet!

[daisys_mummy]

The drop downs seem to think Wales doesn't exist - does anyone know of a good show groomer within about an hour of Wrexham?(North East Wales)

[dannie_kl]

Maybe there is just no one on the breed clubs list who lives in that area? sorry i dont know anyone either.

[hula-hoop]

I would like to find a different groomer. The last few times I have taken Stanley I have said what I want and things are never quite right, like last time I said dont touch the beard (as I wanted to grow it) and he still came back with a very obviously trimmed beard! i would like to try having a bit of a flowing one like I see some lovely dogs on here have, but they keep flippin' cutting it! Fair enough they had to shave his skirt because it was matted - my fault I know, but we have worked really hard on this and he will now lay on his back to let me comb his tummy (giggle) so Im hoping problems in this area will no longer be an issue. Last time aswell they cut his leg furnishings short too.

I want my schnauzer to look more like a schnauzer (crying) ie, stocky and square, instead he looks kinda tall and lanky (yes I know he is tall, but still...! (giggle) )



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[Tulip]

I'm not trying to sound rude, but, in my opinion, he isn't cut properly. His skirt is too far up this thigh, his chest isn't close enough, and his tail isn't clipped enough. I would definately see a new groomer my love!

Not sure of one though, lol - what about Heather's groomer, is she taking on any new clients? Darwin and Mia always look stunning (of course Stanley does too, he's lush in any hair cut!).

[hula-hoop]

^^^ I know what you mean Beth you arent being rude! The skirt, well that is just growing back from being shaved off, so it isnt really the groomers fault, more mine for not being able to brush Stans tummy months ago - as I said, this isnt a problem now so Im hoping it will grow back nicely and I will keep it mat free. The tail? Well yes I keep asking for a short tail but this is as short as I get it, Ive contemplated taking the scissors to it myself!! I wish I could find someone who knows about schnauzers through personal experience, rather than being a general groomer. *sigh* Heather actually lives quite far from me so I dont think her groomer will cover this area (we are quite rural here in Lincs!)

Ive contemplated trying to book him in at the local grooming college - figured though that it could go one of two ways; either he will be done really well as they will play close attention to what a schnauzer should look like...or it could go the otherway and he could end up all shaved off! Dont think Ive got the bottle to take the risk (giggle)

[Tulip]

Lol. I wish you lived closer, I love clipping Schnauz!

[hula-hoop]

^^^ I know, I wish I lived closer too, I need someone who knows about schnauzers!

[Caramomo]

Will pm you

[Tulip]

Elaine to the rescue!

[dannie_kl]

i'd be wary of the local college! having attended a college for my training and not been trained properly there i dont have much faith in them and i do remember some of the booboo's which were made in our class lol

[Snazy]

I don't think he looks to bad, all I would do is next time when you go to collect him, just ask then for them to take off the extra bits of hair before you pay them or make sure you leave written instuctions on exactly how you want him ie things like 'X cm of hair left on legs', not just 'longer then last time'.

If there is more then one groomer there, make sure you talk to the one who will be grooming him.

[Darwinsmum]

My Groomer is coming this morning, he does live a long way from me but I will ask him for you to see how far he will travel.

[hula-hoop]

Thanks guys!

[dannie_kl]

Hula did you sort yourself out another groomer?