WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP EACH OTHER

My Aim:

• To treat dogs considerately and kindly at the grooming salon so they enjoy their visits here as much as possible.

 

• As a groomer primarily working on my own, I cannot start any grooming process of any of the dogs admitted to the Salon until all scheduled dogs have arrived.  I therefore encourage all owners to be prompt when bringing their dog to me.  

 

• To produce a trim that is as close as possible to the breed standard.  This will be compromised to suit specific requests from owners (perhaps to suit their lifestyle) and to ensure maximum comfort of the dog.

 

• To keep your dog safe at all times - this is achieved by keeping all equipment in excellent condition and sterilised and ensuring dogs are safely restrained during grooming.

 

• Each pet I groom is very special.  I feel the joys of a new puppy, the concerns of a medical finding or the ageing and loss of a pet I have been honoured to know and groom.  I care about you as the owner and what you think and feel.  Please consider me as your friend, after all we have something in common; a love of animals and your beloved pet.

 

You Can:

• Brush your dog regularly between visits to prevent the possibility of knots having to be removed, thus ensuring a more comfortable grooming process.  Start a grooming routine shortly after a visit to the salon and this way grooming will be easier as your dog will have a tangle free coat.  Ask me about brushes and combs that would be suitable for your dog and I will be happy to advise on grooming techniques.

 

• Walk your dog before he/she arrives.

 

• Give me an idea of how much time you are able to spend brushing your pet.  Describe what sort of activities the dog is involved in.  For example do you go for lots of walks?  Does your dog love jumping in lakes?  The more information I have the better idea I can get of the type of trim best suits your dog.  If you have a busy lifestyle and hate brushing we can go for a shorter trim, whatever suits!

 

• Be honest if your dog has a tendency to be snappy - this does not mean I will refuse to trim your dog but I will be better prepared if I know there is a possibility I may be bitten.

 

• Do not bring your dog if he/she is unwell.

 

• Keep regular appointments.  A proper grooming regime for your pet includes salon visits and brushing at home and is one of the most important parts of responsible pet ownership.

 

 Safety rules of my salon

a)    At no time should a dog be left unattended on a grooming table or in a bath without the groomer being there at all times.  A dog, for safety reasons and control, is leashed to what is called a grooming bar on the table, or is attached by leash to a secure point in the bath so that the dog cannot jump out/off thus causing a potentially serious injury.

b)   My policy is that I have an "open door" and dogs are free to roam whenever practical.  However, if a dog looks to pose a threat to other dogs, visitors or myself, they will be housed individually with a separate comfort blanket and water.

c)   All electrical equipment is checked annually and fire extinguishers are available and maintained at regular intervals.