- Make sure that your groomer is familiar with your breed of dog, and understands her temperament, so that your dog doesn’t inadvertently develop behavioral issues at the groomer
- How many dogs of a similar type and breed have you groomed and do you have pictures to show me what my dog may look like after?
- If you notice that your dog is fearful the next time you go back you’ll want to know why. Ask if they had any issues when grooming or restraining her
- How is the dog restrained while on the table so that it does not become injured or fall
- What do you do to ensure that my dog will have a good experience and not become fearful of grooming
- Ask your groomer about his / her experience and how long they’ve been working
- Ask how many dogs he / she has groomed
- Ask what kind of formal training or certifications do they have
- Why did they decided to become a groomer
- Ask which products they use
- Please refer to our product section for what should and should use on your dog
- What type of grooming products do you use and are they natural and non-irritating/hypoallergenic? Natural and organic shampoos (free of dyes and perfumes) will not harm your dogs skin, and shouldn’t cause any reactions
- Ask to see pictures of their work
- Ask if they use a muzzle
- Ask to review their safety procedures
- How do they treat a nick or a cut on a dog
- How do they handle behavioral issue – what do you do if my dog misbehaves and how do you correct him or her
- Dogs can sometimes interpret hairdryers as a growl, a threat, and want to attack. How do they handle this aggressive behavior?
- Do you pluck the inside of the ears or cut the hair?
- Do you cut the nails with a nail clipper or do you dremel them?
- What was the worst dog you ever worked on and were you able to complete the job?
