Pet valu self serve doggy bath - I'm so disappointed.

[Julie and Max]

So I used pet valu self serve doggy bath once before and it was awesome. It cost me 10$ and there is a raised bath, a grooming table, professional dryer and blower, they supply towels and shampoo. I went there today, and they told me it's 10$ per half hour of use (last time it was 10$ for using it with no time limit) I don't know, maybe I'm slow but there is no way that I can get my dog bathed and dried in half an hour, or even an hour, so looking at around 40$ to use this self service bath. I can have him fully groomed with teeth, nails, and hair trim for 50$ (which takes them around 2 to 3 hours to do).

Super disappointed and I won't be going back to that bath again. I guess it's back to the bathtub and juice jug at home. 

On a brighter note I did my first little trim tonight. Just around his eyes and the top of his head, but I was happy with it, I do wish I could find some left handed grooming scissors though. 

[Janice Jones]

My Pet Express has a similar set up for self grooming of our dogs. The manager said," come in spend as much time as you want at the grooming station, before and after, it is just 20 mins for washing and drying" I thought I might give it a try.

[Julie and Max]

You should give it a try Janice, especially if she gives unlimited time before and after. 

[Janice Jones]

Thanks Julie, I am gearing myself up to give it a go. 18 month old ALD who hate brushing :-) I am determined to take it slowly and get him in a good state of mind for these trips. I spend $70.00 at the groomers and I am still struggling to get the "look" I like. I will still do the groomers, but think I will try Pet Express for the in between washes.

[Julie and Max]

What an adorable face your guy has Janice! Max actually enjoys being brushed, but I did find it was the type of brush, I have to start out with a kitten brush, that's very soft, then I can move on to the real brush and comb later. I love to do as much as possible myself so I think using the pet express is  good idea. :)

[Janice Jones]

Thanks for the compliment on my guy. That is a puppy photo. I really need to post an up to date one. He is still very cute, but a different color :-) I am trying a brush out and shampoo in between grooming cutting at the groomers. Brush out and shampoo much, much cheaper. Think I may have crack the expense and matting. Fingers crossed!

[Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles]

Pet Edge is advertising a left handed set of 3 scissors on sale today.

[Julie and Max]

I hope it works Janice!

Thanks Barb