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13 Polite Habits Pet Groomers Dislike—and What to Do Instead

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Miniature poodle at grooming salon

The do’s and don’ts of going to the groomer

Humans aren’t the only ones to leave a salon with a bad haircut. And unfortunately, our pets might suffer a similar fate if we don’t follow some standard etiquette rules, including establishing a mutually satisfying relationship with your pet’s groomer. But are all those good intentions causing more grief than joy? Maybe.

According to some pet groomers, there are certain “polite” things that customers do that actually make their job more difficult. These aren’t necessarily rude habits of dog owners; they tend to be well-intentioned acts that can just become annoying. We spoke to three professional groomers to get the lowdown on which “helpful” habits actually drive them nutsand what to do instead. Here are some habits you might want to kick before your pet’s next grooming appointment.

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About the experts

  • Sabrina Kong, DVM, is a former dog groomer turned veterinarian with We Love Doodles, a website dedicated to doodles. She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in England in 2016 and has worked at a small animal clinic in Northern California ever since. She’s a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner.
  • Cassondra Smith is a groomer and owner of Club Pawsh, a fear-free and luxury mobile groomer for dogs and cats in Buffalo, New York. She’s the host of the Unlimited Groomer, a podcast and coaching service for groomers and petpreneurs.
  • Molly Bissantz is the founder and owner of Grooming by Molly, a dog and cat grooming service in Boise, Idaho. She’s been a professional groomer for more than six years and took her first grooming class in middle school. While her dogsBuddy, a border collie mix, and Cyrus, a Chihuahua mixare easy to groom, she is known for her ability to work with more difficult pups.

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