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[jenn7777]

I heard about a bad dog groomer in Monroe.

[BigRedDog]

Wow....   I sure don't like the sound of that.  I believe there was some mention of this in the old forum not too long before it switched over.

[Mayonnaise]

No, I have'nt. Is there someone that you know of that is?
If so, Please provide a little more details.

[DeamonCohln]

I saw a turtle today




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[jenn7777]

No, I have'nt. Is there someone that you know of that is?
If so, Please provide a little more details.

yeah I heard from family that downtown hound hurt two dogs! When they groomed them ! Fractured there backs! poor dogs!

[shawnawrites]

That's probably a rumor...I can't see a place staying in business of grooming without a investigation if they broke 2 dogs backs...unless those dogs turned vicious or something and it was a fight or flight... now with that said...yes I have had a horrible groomer experience where I had my Bouvier groomed and my dog came home with bloody nipples and cuts.

Now for the positive... Annie over at Play and stay is the best groomer in town. She will talk to you, work with you on obediance if you have questions, concerns, etc. I have seen her take flea ridden kittens and pick out each damn flea in an area without any other animals and then clean the place beyond belief so she makes sure not one flea will survive and then taught the new owner how to further help the kitties...I have seen her work with a couple who just purchased a pit bull on how to train them so the dog doesn't lead and become a dog who is misjudged... I stood there as she shaved a herding dog who was so matted and filled with sores with tears in her eyes and telling this old old dog "I'm sorry baby, we are going to help you okay?" She cares, she grooms my dogs even though I have been neglectful and had them turn into matted messes (they have that cotton fur...and oh my word it's hard) and she's not only nice, cares, but, she's straight to the point and doesn't beat around...tells it like it is.

Yeah so, I take all my pets to her. I have watched her try her butt off to save animals. Now that's a groomer...oh and she used to be a vet tech, animal control officer where she went and fought in court after dealing with an owner who took a pair of scissors to it's dogs ears thinking it was *cropping* them... seen her jump fences to help deer...etc. Yeah, I'm biast...she's one of my lifelong friends...oh and she was there when I had to put that same bouvier to sleep...she administered the injection and held me and my dog while I cried. That dog meant the world to me... my mom died of cancer and it was her dog and I was trusted to care for her. Sooo...when I was told her hips were so bad and she was in so much pain that the vet said I needed to put her to sleep...I took the dog to Annie and she helped me through it all. So, yeah... you want a vet...and can stand someone who is straight up.. .because she cares... and she will love your dog to bits...and if they are good they get a bow lol then go over to play and stay...before she was a groomer ... I did have bad experiences. Now, I am thankful.

that's all... try out play and stay and if you are near Gibralter Veternarian there was one lady over there who was wonderful too. Her name escapes me... it's been years... she is where the bouvier went AFTER my awful experience with her poor shaved nipples and sores. That was also where back in 90 Annie trained as a vet tech when we were straight out of high school. Back then it was a wee little office..then it became huge and redone... I loved them but the higher prices made me have to go elsewhere. There was a vet named Dr Love that was fabulous.

[Farmer.Ted]

I saw a turtle today

Seriously, if you want to be taken for more than some punk high schooler, why not refrain from this exact  type of unnecessary post.
Nothing kills a nice forum faster than this exact type of thing.
Perhaps MEN should consider appointing some moderators to help police things.

[Nadjalu]

Shawna,
The groomer at Gibraltar Vet Hosp's name is Sherrill. 
They do have 2 groomers so it is essential to ask for Sherrill by name.  I don't know if she is accepting new clients but you could call to see. 

[masc0t]

Just on the 4th of July my sister in law was talking about this.  She said her best friend Kathy took her miniature collie to Bark Avenue for grooming.  Well, they groomed the dog alright, shaved all the hair off, even on the face.  She was mortified when she saw her dog, it was ugly.  This is not the type of grooming that would be done on this type of dog unless it was specifically requested.   Not sure if she was the one who actually picked the dog up because she called the place immediately afterwards to talk to them and make a complaint.  Whomever answered the phone didn't do a good job of covering up the receiver nor putting her on hold and she heard the words "Dave (or whoever) it's that *ucking bleep on the phone wanting to talk to you about the grooming of her dog."  Although I wasn't there, I view this as the most ultimate disrespect, completely rude behavior and customer service.  If I owned the place, the guy who answered the phone would have been fired for this.  What happened to the customer is always right, like it or not?  Sorry, but did they hire some amateur groomer to do the job.  Obviously, it couldn't have been an experienced person that did this.  They act and pretend to be so upscale there too, and they aren't cheap, so one would expect top rate service from a place like that. 

[shawnawrites]

Shawna,
The groomer at Gibraltar Vet Hosp's name is Sherrill. 
They do have 2 groomers so it is essential to ask for Sherrill by name.  I don't know if she is accepting new clients but you could call to see. 

Thanks for the name... I now go to play and stay for my dog's grooming...not only is it closer (on Bluebush road) but... it's not as expensive either. I will admit the lady at Girbralter was great... I will also admit... so is Annie over at play and stay.

[Nadjalu]

I have heard of Play and Stay place.  I haven't any experience with them, glad you are pleased. 

Working in vet clinics we always get the question of choosing a groomer and to be honest we hear good and bad about all places.  You can find customers who are pleased and who are not pleased with every establishment.  What we always tell our clients is to talk with family and friends, see who they like.  And lastly, go visit the prospecitve groomer (or boarding facility when boarding your pet).  Stop in un-announced and ask to see the area.  Talk with who will be grooming the dog, if you get a bad feeling don't use them.  If a place doesn't recieve un-announced people well then usually that isn't a good sign. 

[jenn7777]

It's great to know some people like to help care about our pets in Monroe, I guess others don't care!" That's on them"