Do you think I am being silly?

[White Bryony]

Having two working cockers we haven't had to do a lot of grooming to keep them looking smart but since Woofie was neutered last Xmas his coat has just got out of control so we have looked for a groomer here in Derby.

We haven't been able to get any recommendations so my OH has phoned round all those in the yellow pages and after half a dozen 'can't fit you in for weeks' has found someone who can fit Woofie in on Friday - at her house - and we have to leave him.

The OH says I am being silly but I don't want to leave my Woofalump with a complete stranger - do you think I am being silly?

[cindere528]

I don't think you're being silly. I wouldn't leave mine with a total stranger either. My dogs' groomer has become a friend over the time they've been going to her & I stay & help with my 2.  How do you want him grooming? do you want him handstripped or clipped?  My groomer is in Woodhouse Eaves near Loughborough, so not a million miles from you in Derby. I can give you her number if you like?

[White Bryony]

Thanks for your reply.

I know absolutely nothing about grooming but as Woofie isn't show I just want him to be presentable and cool, clipping will be fine.

I can't drive so I have had to ask my OH to sort out the grooming for me - which in his eyes he has done. He can't understand why I don't want to leave Woofie with a stranger. He says she wouldn't be advertising in the yellow pages if she wasn't reputable ... but as I haven't had a personal recommendation I am quite anxious.

I don't think he would be prepared to travel as far as Woodhouse Eaves but thank you very much for offering your groomers tel number.

[Beth]

If you just want him cool and presentable, why not get yourself some clippers? I got mine on ebay and they've paid for themselves about 3 times already. 

Not much skill required (honest!) and you wouldn't have to leave him with anyone. Also if he begins to get stressed you can do the cut over a few days, which is what i do sometimes with Jarvis.

[biscuit]

The lady that clips my Molly is very good.  I think she lives in Spondon or Borrowash and comes to your house, she charges about £16 I think.  If you want her number I'll let you have it.

I admit I have clippers and can keep the "fluff" on Mollys back under control in between trims, but I can't sort out her legs and undercarriage. 

Lynne

[LurcherGirl]

Nope, I don't think you are silly - it's one of the main reasons why I have decided to learn to groom my American Cocker myself.