How to Spot a Bad (and Good!) Dog Groomer

I recently suggested that you check out our Knoxville Pet Services Guide to find a great groomer for your dog.  If you haven't yet, sign up to receive it now at Waggy Tails of Knoxville.  (Just click enter your name and email address in the blue box on the right)  But once you start checking out groomers, how do you know how to choose one that you trust with your dog?  I read a great article on this subject at the blog "Will My Dog Hate Me?".  The blog writer's dog Frankie had just returned from a grooming visit, and she realized that things had not gone as she had expected, since it resulted in a corneal ulcer for Frankie and an expensive trip to the vet!

Check out her two posts that contain some points to ponder before dropping Fluffy off at the groomers:

1. Dog grooming gone bad. Did you realize that some states don't require licensing for animal groomers?  Or that dryers some groomers use are dangerous to dogs?  Did you realize that some groomers sedate unruly pets without owner permission? Yikes!

2. How to find a good dog groomer.  Read about a great number of ways to identify a groomer you can trust.  Drop by unannounced to checkout their practices.  Does the staff welcome your questions and share their experience with you freely?  Do the dogs look like they're being handled kindly?  Does your dog look comfortable when you go there?  Check out more tips from the pros to pick the right groomer for your dog.