The best pet grooming customers usually end up with the best grooming service.
That's what pet groomers told Reader's Digest recently when they all agreed that while most customers are well-meaning, they can still make the job more difficult.
Here's what you should do to help your groomer:
1. Be honest about behavioral issues. Groomers can usually accommodate behavioral issues, even bad ones, if they know in advance.
2. Tell the groomer if the animal is sedated and ask whether they can accept sedated pets. If they do, let them know when the sedative was administered or when it will begin to work, so they know when they can work on the dog.
3. Explain any reasons for the condition of the animal's coat. Took a mud bath? Hasn't had a groom in a year? Just tell your groomer the reason so they can figure out how to handle it.
4. Have a plan in mind to share with the groomer, like a specific cut or length. Don't just say "whatever is best."
After that, just be patient. Don't show up early to get your pet, text the groomer a dozen times, or interrupt the process.
