Before I begin, I feel I should tell you I’m not a fan of dog Grooming schools. Any cat or dog owner will tell you how important grooming is in the life of their dog. Whether this is a chore they choose to do by themselves by taking courses at Dog Grooming School or use the services of professional. If you are thinking of going to a dog grooming school, be careful where you take them to. There are plenty of horror stories out there that will make any responsible dog owner shutter. You must know and trust the school or disastrous results may occur. This article is a helpful guide to watching for red flags when you visiting your local Dog Grooming Schools whether you have taken courses before or on a first time visit.
If it is a first time visit, ask the groomer to look at the schools grooming area. Make sure the equipment used is right for your dog. Look in the kennel area to see if there is fresh water and the cages are clean. If your dog is put into a soiled kennel, they have a high chance of catching a transmittable disease. Make sure there is a soft area for the animal to lie on like a blanket or towel. A red flag should go up if you see multiple colors of hair on the floor. This means that the dog grooming school work area is not sanitizing between animals. Look at the clippers. Be assured that they are sanitized. If the clippers have dried blood or hair on them, you need to look for other dog grooming schools in your area.
The personal appearance of dog grooming school teacher is also important. Look for stains or blood on their clothing. If the groomer is not clean, you can be assured that your dog will not be handled in a sanitary manner. Also watch how the Dog Groomer interacts with your animal. If they are abrasive in either manner or speech, you might want to redirect your business. If they are not conscious of their negative approach to your dog while you are there, think about how more negative are harmful the dog grooming professional will be if you are not there.
Any unprofessional dog grooming behavior that you witness or discover should be reported to the either the state board that issued the certification or a veterinarian who can contact the proper authorities. Your dog’s welfare is important and the proper dog grooming professional needs to be obtained to ensure the physical and emotional safety. Watch closely, and pay attention to both your dog and the groomer.
