Who are you?

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Zoe just got back from the groomers about 2 hours ago. She looks a little different and Bender totally did not recognize her! He was very stand off and kept sniffing her like it was a new dog that ce over. She got really close to him at one point and he actually growled at her. He was being so weird and kept watching her from afar I decided she probably not only looks different but probably smells different so I gave her a shower rinse with her regular shampoo and conditioner. As soon as I opened the shower door he instantly remembered her and wanted to play!
This was so weird I had to post it. You would think he can smell her through the groomers shampoo (usually he has a great nose).
I'm just glad they are best friends again but I think Zoe is still a little upset and thought that was uncalled for.

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Yes I'm thinking that's what it is. At first I didn't like her cut but now it's pretty cute ESP after her rinse. Well I guess we're not going back there...

[Stephanie]

Aw, if you like the cut don't blame the groomer for how your dog reacted to the smell.  Most grooming shops have many many options for shampoo, and will gladly wash the dog in whatever you bring if that's what you would prefer.

If you're happy with the cut, it may be less stressful for the dog if you continue to use the same grooming shop.  I'm a professional groomer and we try to have the same groomers groom regular clients because the dogs learn to trust and respect us.  It makes grooming easier for both the dog and the groomer!  I have many clients who bring me their own shampoo, or they simply request a basic tearless shampoo that has very little smell to it.  The dog leaves smelling clean but nothing over the top.  

Just my 2 cents!  My dogs also tend to sniff at each other after getting a bath and haircut.

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

i do like her cut!  But i'm not sure about this place since they have the dogs crated.  The groomer previous to this one has them running free around.  I have yet to find the perfect place but there are a couple Day care places with groomers that I have been wanting to try out.  Since they get to run around after they get groomed.  I'm nervous about Bender...what if he doesn't get along with the other dogs =(.  And he will cry and cry and cry if I leave him.  

[Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles]

Dogs are so funny. No wonder they keep us entertained. When introducing a new dog into my pack I have washed it and my other dogs with the same soap and they almost don't notice the intruder. lol

 

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Barb that's so interesting! Our doodles are quite hilarious and confusing sometimes. This was the topic of our dinner conversation with friends last night haha.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Perhaps it is like me seeing someone without my glasses and then with. :-}

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Haha nancy! I think that's exactly what it was!

[Meghan & Buster]

When I got Buster shaved down for the summer ( he had quite long hair ), when I brought him home, his German Shepard brother could do nothing but bark and have his hair on his back stand up straight!  It took a few minutes before he realized who he was.  And he was nowhere close to him to smell him yet.

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

isn't that interesting?  I always thought dogs recognize one another by scent!  I guess they go by looks as well!