http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/-t1.htm Need to vent, whine, get it off your chest??? Share with people who care. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:52:15 GMT 10 http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/66/78/86/demon_12.jpg http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/-t1.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/customer-complaints-t275.htm Jasmine I had a call from a customer today who had her dog (a Lhasa) groomed on September 16 and she complained that because of the grooming both eyes have infections and the dog was bruised during the grooming (I do shave the corners of the eyes because it's safer than scissoring and they tend to get crusty). She went on to say that she's contacted the BBB and is going to put me out of business. I've had my own business since 2006 and this is the first time I've received this kind of call. I was ... Not so good news Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:52:15 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/customer-complaints-t275.htm#1619 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/customer-complaints-t275.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/refused-to-groom-a-dog-today-t212.htm golden13 I had a little dog today, he had come in with a coat on, when I removed the coat the skin was swollen, bleeding and ozing. the smell was something else. I called the owner he said yes to a vet visit.(work at a vet). After seeing the vet it would be about 200-300 dollars, the owner said the dog is not worth that, also found out he never takes the coat off, he said the dog scatches. I think this is a severe case of neglect. I called the humane society, had to leave a message. Now the owner is saying ... Not so good news Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:28:01 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/refused-to-groom-a-dog-today-t212.htm#1335 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/refused-to-groom-a-dog-today-t212.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/need-to-vent-t224.htm golden13 I have a client that everytime she comes in, all I hear is all the things I do wrong. She talks down to me, now she is saying I do not clip the nails short enough, I always go to the quick, I can not go any shorter unless the dog bleeds, now she whats nail clipping for free, she is saying I am not doing my job. I have said maybe it would be better for her to go somewhere else. She said no she likes me, we just have to work on a couple of things. I feel I have to lay out the red carpet for her ... Not so good news Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:34:53 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/need-to-vent-t224.htm#1397 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/need-to-vent-t224.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/no-show-customers-t219.htm boxerboy How do you handle certain customers who are consistently late or don't show up for their appointments? I am pretty upset today. Last Friday I had a no-show, and I called the customer two days before the appointment to remind her too! Then today, I only had one dog booked for 9:00 a.m. This customer is always late, arriving just under the wire (I allow 15 minutes after the appointment for customers to show, if they don't they get re-scheduled). At 9:20 I called and told her I would have to ... Not so good news Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:55:14 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/no-show-customers-t219.htm#1372 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/no-show-customers-t219.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/bully-breeds-desperately-need-your-help-t195.htm elizabeth Please, everyone if you can spare any amount they really need it. I can't believe they are doing this. If we don't raise enough money, our voices and concerns will go unheard. Not to mention the thousands of dogs and puppies out there who this will affect. Please take a minute to read this article below. also read: http://wagthedog.blogware.com/blog/_...2/4054706.html I have started a donation box at my store and will add that to my personal donation. I wish I could afford more. ... Not so good news Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:58:59 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/bully-breeds-desperately-need-your-help-t195.htm#1212 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/bully-breeds-desperately-need-your-help-t195.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/customer-quirks-t10.htm Admin ]]> Not so good news Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:46:04 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/customer-quirks-t10.htm#12 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/customer-quirks-t10.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/closing-my-grooming-business-t184.htm atlantic44 I may be closing my business sometime in the next few months. We have decided to move from our rural area to the city. I won't be able to continue grooming from home as we are moving into a condo. Of course, this is all hinging on us being able to sell our house. I wouldn't open a shop in town, I can't do enough dogs per day to carry it. I have inquired about working for a pet shop. The owner would pay me half what she charges for a groom and all I would need to supply are my scissors/clippers, ... Not so good news Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:01:19 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/closing-my-grooming-business-t184.htm#1141 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/closing-my-grooming-business-t184.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grrrlook-what-i-found-on-kijiji-t183.htm sk9klippery SO i was surfing around on Kijiji this morning and i came across this.... here is the link http://oshawa.kijiji.ca/c-pets-animal-pet-services-Looking-For-an-Experienced-Wheaten-Terrier-Groomer-W0QQAdIdZ92452737 Well this terrier is one of the wheatons i've been doing for over a year now. He is an IDIOT. He is one of those wheatons that has the really sparce coat, that looks like he's wet, not a very good looking one thats for sure. Well during most of his visits, i usually brush/bath him, ... Not so good news Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:02:03 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grrrlook-what-i-found-on-kijiji-t183.htm#1135 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grrrlook-what-i-found-on-kijiji-t183.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/this-poor-poor-kitty-t146.htm Pixie Charm I have someone asking me to trim her cat. The problem is this: The cat is 13 years old, has NEVER been groomed or had it's nails cut and the poor baby is apparently so badly matted (I haven't seen him yet) that he has trouble walking. She told me that it looks like one big dreadlock. Sounds like neglect to me and I was so upset with her and her spouse for letting that cat get in such a sad condition. I told her that having a pet is both a priveledge and a responsability, and that people who are ... Not so good news Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:07:15 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/this-poor-poor-kitty-t146.htm#858 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/this-poor-poor-kitty-t146.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/the-saddest-thing-ever-t152.htm Pixie Charm Today, while assisting a local vet, we had to euthenize a beautiful golden lab. NOT because he was sick or mean, but simply because nobody wanted him. I cried so hard and stayed with him the whole time just so that he was not alone when he "went". After I got home I went on the website for pets and found a lady looking to get rid of a dog (the exact description of the one we did this morning) and she said she was giving him a week. Well I spent the rest of the day searching for a home ... Not so good news Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:13:54 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/the-saddest-thing-ever-t152.htm#897 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/the-saddest-thing-ever-t152.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/dog-bites-t129.htm atlantic44 Well, it finally happened to me. I had my first serious bite from a dog. The strange thing is, this was the third time I had groomed this particular dog - a Scottie! I had heard they can be unpredictable and I have never groomed one before. This dog came from the SPCA shelter, I even groomed him for free the first time. I was trying to get a matt out of his beard. I wasn't tugging, just trying to find them to cut them out or use the slicker on it. There was no warning, no growling, body ... Not so good news Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:37:16 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/dog-bites-t129.htm#793 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/dog-bites-t129.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/hypothyroidism-in-dogs-t102.htm atlantic44 My dog just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism. He has started taking medication, so his symptoms should start to get better in a few weeks. He started losing hair in his loin area a few weeks ago and the skin turned black, but the Vet says the hair should grow back. He had some aggression problems back in January and we did blood work at that time. Some of the tests came back slightly abnormal, but nothing definitive. Last week when he went in for his vaccinations, I have the Vet take another ... Not so good news Mon, 05 May 2008 00:17:25 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/hypothyroidism-in-dogs-t102.htm#612 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/hypothyroidism-in-dogs-t102.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grooming-difficult-dogs-t92.htm bailey Hi! I had today one cocker spaniel almost 2 years old that went to groomer only twice prior coming to my place. He behaved terrible in the tub,on the table, did not allow me to touch his paws or dry him. After he bite few times I put a muzzle on him. That did not help much. I ended up with so many scraches all over my arms and neck. I could hardly finish shaving him. I planed to give him some style, but that was all that I could do even that I questioned for a moment if I could complete. I do ... Not so good news Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:46:38 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grooming-difficult-dogs-t92.htm#538 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grooming-difficult-dogs-t92.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/rabies-in-toronto-t45.htm Admin ]]> Not so good news Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:27:15 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/rabies-in-toronto-t45.htm#219 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/rabies-in-toronto-t45.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grrrbought-some-equipment-t50.htm sk9klippery I found an ad on Kijiji.ca for used grooming equipment, a girl had taken a course at a local college and then decided grooming wasn't for her. So after a "month"of use they were selling all her stuff for $500. Included was a table, one of those arms like the LIPS system has, some shedding rakes, grooming loops, apron, super 2 speed andis, double duck shears, another pair i had never heard of, a slicker, and a few disposable blades. So i said fine i would take it all, i stressed that ... Not so good news Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:23:36 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grrrbought-some-equipment-t50.htm#273 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grrrbought-some-equipment-t50.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/late-appointments-no-shows-t27.htm atlantic44 Well, I've just had the weirdest week ever. Of course, I had every day filled. My first appointment on Monday showed up 15 minutes late. A later appointment in the day, the owner tells me she is staying for the groom! My second app. on Tues. showed up 15 minutes late, then tells me she only wants the nails done, not a full groom. On Wed., my second appointment shows up 20 minutes late, I have another dog coming in half a hour. This dog was a finish-up groom from Friday. She was a huge Golden ... Not so good news Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:47:04 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/late-appointments-no-shows-t27.htm#108 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/late-appointments-no-shows-t27.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/i-followed-my-gut-instinct-t21.htm Ohmydog My coworker called me on my day off last week to tell me that a grooming shop was being given away to anyone who wanted it and asked me if I wanted to check it out. I didn't know many details, but I got the address and was out the door in less than half an hour. The owner of the shop opened a new bigger shop and needed someone to take over her 2 year lease. included was all the clients, the desk and tables and kennels. Also it is in a PRIME location in a very pricey area on a main road! ... Not so good news Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:38:01 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/i-followed-my-gut-instinct-t21.htm#76 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/i-followed-my-gut-instinct-t21.htm http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grooming-in-pain-t14.htm atlantic44 I put my back out last Tuesday, don't know how, I didn't have any heavy dogs that day. I had to cancel a large dog groom on Wed. Anyway, managed to see the chiropractor on Thursday night. He said that I had "blown a rib". He adjusted me, but I still had a headache. I had another appointment this past Monday night, had to be adjusted again. The chiropractor asked me if I had been having headaches, oh yeah, and I never get headaches. Well, wouldn't you know it, today, as I was handing ... Not so good news Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:13:40 GMT http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grooming-in-pain-t14.htm#46 http://canadianpetgroomers.forumotion.com/not-so-good-news-f5/grooming-in-pain-t14.htm