Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Trying To Find Dog Grooming Phoenix

By Casandra Newton


If you are looking for dog grooming Phoenix has many options to choose from. A pet owner does not always have the time or expertise to groom a pet and in this case they need to find someone else to do it.

How often dogs need to be groomed depends on the individual breed and hair type. Dogs with hair which keeps growing may need frequent grooming in order to prevent matting and snarling. Others may be able to go for a while with just a good brush.

When you are trying to find a suitable groomer, it is a good idea to ask a trusted friend or a professional such as a vet or dog trainer for advice. Once they have pointed you in the right direction, it is still important for you to visit the facility to see for yourself whether it suits your needs. You will be able to tell immediately if the place is neat and clean. You will be able to meet the owner and ask all the questions you need to ask.

You can also use this visit to ask questions about what services are offered and what prices are charged. Some only offer bathing and cutting while others offer additional services such as nail clipping and ear plucking. You may want to find out whether they have experience in grooming your particular breed of dog.

It is important to know whether the staff know how to deal with different types of behavior in dogs. Your pet may be fearful under certain circumstances and you need to know that the staff will be able to reassure him and make him feel comfortable.

The training of the staff is an important factor and you have a right to find out how well trained they are. Most establishments have a training program for staff in place. They start with just bathing the dogs and progress slowly to other aspects of care.

The comfort and safety of your dog at all stages of the process is important. You may be able to see how the dogs are dried after bathing. Are the hand dried or put in cages? Once groomed, are the dogs kept in a secured area to wait for you and do they have access to fresh water? It is easy for them to become dehydrated.

Some facilities offer expressing of the anal glands. This is not always just a simple procedure, as the glands may be impacted. It is essential that groomers are qualified to offer this service and other services which require more expertise than simple bathing and trimming.

In selecting dog grooming Phoenix offers a wide choice. There are those who choose to work in stores and others that have mobile stations. The setting does not matter compared with the quality of service offered. You need to feel confident that you are leaving your pet in as safe and comfortable an environment as possible and in the care of those who will treat them with as much care as you would yourself.




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