First trip to the groomers...

[Niki & Jasper]

Hi everyone,

I know I joined 2 months ago and have been pretty m.i.a since but I just about lurk this site every day for all the amazing advice that is on here. I have a bit more time on my hands now so hopefully can be more active in my postings and thought I would start by sharing my experience of Jasper's first trip to the groomers. 

I took him in a couple weeks ago so he can get used to going, and just got some basic things done (nail clipping, face, paws, and sanitary regions trimmed, and a wash and brush). I almost cried when I went to pick him up, and it wasn't even a full body cut! I posted a couple pictures (hopefully it worked) just so you guys can see for yourself. 

Thankfully the hair on his face has grown in a bit and it doesn't look as ridiculous anymore, but I don't think I will ever be going to this groomer again, lol. 

On a happier note, Jasper is almost 5 months and is the most amazing dog. He is so full of energy and just entertaining to watch - I think he does the funniest things! He has yet to meet someone (human or dog) he doesn't want to be best friends with which makes walking him a real challenge for me, but we are getting better! :)

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Are those pictures of a BAD haircut?  He looks adorable.  Perhaps not what you had in mind but he still looks like a doodle and a very cute one at that - no poodle face, no shave between the eyes, no poof ball on his head, and not shaved.   He is really darling.

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

He IS adorable. I've just never seen this "hairline". It's cute, though. Monty gets shaved between eyes and I like it since I can see his eyes and he can see me. :-))) I guess you can get used to everything after a while. :-)

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

And Monty looks perfect with his eyes showing like they do.

[Niki & Jasper]

I have already saved more than enough pictures of this site to bring in with me next time! :) And I love the fluffiness... I hugged him for longer than he could handle after because his fur was so soft and fluffy

[Lisa O.]

He is cute as can be.  I am taking Oliver in for his first "real" haircut this Friday.  I have been stuggling with the idea of doing it myself.  I will probably give the goomer some pictures of what I like and keep my fingers crossed!

[Bonnie and Kona]

I hope you find a better groomer, but you couldn't find a cuter doodle!

[Stephanie]

I have no idea why a groomer would clip above the eyes like that.  That's so strange..and definitely not something I have ever seen before!

He looks cute regardless!  Luckily it will grow back just fine, but it will be fun to laugh at down the road!  Good luck finding a groomer!  I groom dogs and I can tell you I think most grooming mistakes are made by mis-communication either the owner not understanding terminology, which is fine, a groomer should know better than to try to explain things using grooming-lingo.  Or, in many shops a different person will check in the dog and then pass it to someone else.  I always tell people to make sure you talk to the person who is going to actually have their hands on your dog!  it can get crazy in a groom shop..but you should always talk directly to the person grooming your pup, bring notes and pictures if it helps you get your ideas across!