Did you know that Pet Groomers are not required by law to have any training, a permit or even any skill? It is a startling truth that some pet owners have to learn the hard way, by an injured pet or even worse a dead pet.
Because there is no licensing required, other than a business license, anybody can basically pick up scissors or clippers and call themselves a groomer. And they are. More and more people are spending more and more money on pampering their pets so the dog grooming industry is booming. As a result, the complaints of pet injuries and sometimes death are on the rise.
I have firsthand experience with this, several years ago Bailey was injured while being groomed and the Groomer never told me. He was poked in the eye, most likely by the scissors, and his cornea was ulcerated. I noticed because his eye became swollen shut shortly after I picked him up. He now has permanent vision loss in the spot where he was poked.
Here are a few things you should do to help safeguard your pet from incompetent Groomers:
=Ask your groomer if they have any certificates of training. If not, ask about their on-the job experience.
=Ask to take a tour of the facility and make sure it is clean and does not smell bad. Also make sure there are no insects or rodents running around.
=Ask them to show you the steps of the grooming process and how they safeguard your dog along the way.
=Make sure they don't use hot blow driers on your dog or blow dry cages.
=Ask how many groomers are in the facility watching the dogs.
=Inspect the areas your dog will be waiting before and after grooming.
=Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints listed against the Groomer.
=Ask your neighborhood dog owners for a referral.
This list is not all encompassing so just ask questions until you feel comfortable your furry baby is in the best hands possible. A truly qualified Groomer will be more than happy to show off their top notch facility and talk about their experience.
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