why does my dogs hair cost more than mine?

We get crazy questions asked all the time, but none can compare to, Why does my dogs hair cost more than my own. I really have to address this question because, inquiring minds just want to know!

When you walk into your beauty parlor you ask for a wash, and set, sometimes cut, color, perm, or what ever you want done to your head of hair. Key words being, "head of hair."

 Now I have to ask, when was the last time you walked in a grooming shop and asked for only the head to be done on your dog? If you did, I may just give you one of those famous Colette, what are you kidding me looks! But then I would politely take the dog proceed with your request, and would only charge you a few dollars, and send you happily on your way. Would you really be happy with that?

When we do your dogs hair, we wash the entire dog, no matter what the size, not just the head, we give a full body hair cut, clip the nails, pluck and clean the ears, blow dry, , express the anal glands and do a very nice trim around the privates , and style your pets hair to suite the breed. Have you asked your hair dresser to do any of the above, to you?    Think about that.

And not to mention, you don't bite her, crap or urinate in her chair, struggle when you don't want your face cleaned, or your nails done. You don't bark or wine as loud as you can while your waiting your turn, and she would never allow you to lick her face right after you licked your butt (assuming you can) either.

Dogs groomers do it all, we do our own books, answer our own phones, shampoo and groom all the pets to your specifications, do all the receiving and check outs, clean our own cages, and our own shops as well. Sometimes we even write silly blogs just to show how much we care.

 We are hands on everything, our knowledge, skill, training abilities and passions run deep just for our furry clients, and we are worth our weight in gold when it comes to the health and well being of your pet. We love them just like you do, and our pledge to you, is to keep them safe, happy, beautiful and loved.

So you see, I really don't think your paying more for your pet, your just paying your hair dresser to do a whole lot less.

Oh and one more thing, they don't give you a cool bandanna or lots of kisses and hugs when they are done either. :)  And that's the buzz!

{{hugs to all my pets}}
       Colette