tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post3672853404449624647..comments2024-03-20T03:14:55.880-04:00Comments on Pet Grooming: The Good, The Bad, & The Furry: Hello???Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-19668095353439735952014-08-13T22:13:45.760-04:002014-08-13T22:13:45.760-04:00Thanks Lesley,
I was so hurt by the loss of that c...Thanks Lesley,<br />I was so hurt by the loss of that customer. I really cared about her dogs. I also bent over backwards when grooming her dogs with all of her special instructions. After being her groomer for so long and taking such good care of her dogs, I was very hurt that she would stop coming to me over something so petty.<br />I have thought about it many times and do not think that I could have her as a customer again even if she ever wanted to come back.<br />Thanks for reading my blog. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-53049343532143849952014-08-13T19:58:13.949-04:002014-08-13T19:58:13.949-04:00Love your blog, might give a break now and then , ...Love your blog, might give a break now and then , but I always come back to it. It's helped me no end and often good for a smile too! It's kept me going when I've been really down and helped me understand that even groomers with years of experience have similar problems to me. You don't know how many times I've wished my Trainer had been more like you - or even , please can I come and work with watch you work instead of taking a holiday , even though it would meaning crossing the Atlantic! So please don't give up. <br /><br />As to the customer you lost , I'm sure you were not rude or disrespectful , your posts are not like that . Why not send her a card and enclose all of this post , maybe if your customer saw how your posts help other Groomers, she would re-consider? regards LesleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-17025879391260089162014-06-28T22:51:20.196-04:002014-06-28T22:51:20.196-04:00Hi Colleen,
I hope that the week has gotten better...Hi Colleen,<br />I hope that the week has gotten better for you.<br /><br />It would be so nice if we could just groom dogs all day and not have to deal with the pet owner at all! It is amazing how a pet owner will drop 50 or 60 bucks on a fancy dog bed, but act like paying someone to make their dog look good is highway robbery.<br /><br />Try posting a sign that lists everything that you do for a bath price and everything that you do for a full clip price. I always point out to people that their dog is getting everything the full cut dog got (except the full body clip)...massaging bath, special shampoos and conditioners, anals expressed, hand blow drying, complete brush out or de-shed, nails clipped, ears cleaned, feet trimmed, face trimmed, sanitary trim, ect.<br />Sometimes when a customer can actually see a long list of the services you provided, it helps for them to see where their money is going.<br /><br />As for the specific instructions... try writting the instructions down in front of the owner, repeat them back to the owner and have the owner initial the instructions. It is harder to argue that you didn't ask for something when someone has proof that they initialed.<br /><br />Try to keep a smile on your face and remember that you love the job, because of the furry customers not the two legged customer.<br /><br />Good luck. Sending good vibes your way. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-6525091647691626632014-06-28T22:28:25.978-04:002014-06-28T22:28:25.978-04:00Hi Barbara,
You have a very nice website. Very in...Hi Barbara,<br /><br />You have a very nice website. Very informative. Some of the pictures are just breathtaking.<br /><br />I have to say that when I first started writing my blog I didn't really expect anyone to read it. Every once in awhile, when I would be on a grooming forum or grooming facebook page/group, and someone had asked a question that related to a post I had written, I would post a link to my blog to help with the posters question. That would bring traffic to my blog. Then one day someone pinned one of my post pictures to pinterest. I didn't even know what pinterest was at the time. lol I got a ton of hits from that. Other than that, I really haven't done anything else to bring people to my blog.<br />Good luck! What a fun job it looks like your husband has. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-90389653191903944792014-06-27T09:01:22.377-04:002014-06-27T09:01:22.377-04:00Hi Lisa
I have been working part time as a free la...Hi Lisa<br />I have been working part time as a free lance groomer in the UK and I recently came across your blog. It's great! Informative, funny & pragmatic!<br />I have a q for you if it isn't too cheeky - my other 'hat' is working as administrator for my husband's company (he is a ski instructor in the French alps). Like grooming, there is potentially a lot of interesting stuff to blog about but in the time I have been doing it I have not been able to raise anywhere near the same interest as you, despite tips from various seo companies.<br />I wondered, since it isn't in any way in competition with your daily business, could you pass on a few tips how you raised the profile of your blog? Thanks, Babs checkout www.alpinelearningcurves.co.ukAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319271859622910913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-39581473477299286362014-06-26T19:27:54.316-04:002014-06-26T19:27:54.316-04:00I'm so glad I recently re-discovered your blog...I'm so glad I recently re-discovered your blog. I came across it a while back and really needed to read this today.<br /><br />Especially the stand your ground part.<br /><br />Especially after all the crazy clients I've had these last couple of weeks.<br /><br />Like the ones who specifically ask for face/feet/fanny, then call back asking why she was charged $30 for no hair cut.<br /><br />Or the ones that you get specific instructions on how to groom their dogs at drop off, do it to a T, and they lie their you-know-what's off and say "I didn't say to do any of that."<br /><br />This last week has drove me crazy, and I really, really needed to read that and see it from someone else. <br />So thank you very much for posting. It's greatly relieving to read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929222637894073938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-61612805934979783122014-06-24T03:10:35.679-04:002014-06-24T03:10:35.679-04:00I came across your page after googling how to do a...I came across your page after googling how to do a Shih Tzu face. I'm a part time groomer based in the UK. Being a groomer can sometimes be quite lonely. We have the dogs to fuss yes but I work alone and sometimes you need advice or a second opinion but can't ask local groomers as they are my competition so I am so happy that I found your blog esp when yoy list which blades you use.<br />Now when I groom I often think of you and what you've said and it either makes me smile or gives me that extra bit of confidence or reassurance when I get a mental block.<br />So please please keep on blogging. We need you!! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-24087756795030491672014-06-24T03:05:52.569-04:002014-06-24T03:05:52.569-04:00I absoloutely love your blog. Keep up the good wor...I absoloutely love your blog. Keep up the good work xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-87508490232532632842014-06-18T22:53:48.793-04:002014-06-18T22:53:48.793-04:00I actually just discovered your blog 2 days ago wh...I actually just discovered your blog 2 days ago while googling for information on grooming a matted doodle. I've of course spent way too much time looking at your different posts...i love it! And will be coming back to continue reading! ;)Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-19012847918101688792014-06-18T20:58:50.003-04:002014-06-18T20:58:50.003-04:00Thank you!Thank you!My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-57954399093316872052014-06-18T20:56:42.603-04:002014-06-18T20:56:42.603-04:00Thanks!
The customer stories are what I missed wri...Thanks!<br />The customer stories are what I missed writing about.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-2153453745837184682014-06-18T20:54:47.183-04:002014-06-18T20:54:47.183-04:00Thank you Anne,
Congratulations on 21 years in thi...Thank you Anne,<br />Congratulations on 21 years in this crazy business!<br />Thanks for reading.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-9486519897891411452014-06-18T20:52:54.627-04:002014-06-18T20:52:54.627-04:00Thank you Vanessa! Thank you Vanessa! My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-33063945638795099112014-06-18T20:51:21.439-04:002014-06-18T20:51:21.439-04:00Hi,
Nope still on the east coast. lol
Your groomer...Hi,<br />Nope still on the east coast. lol<br />Your groomer sounds like she will be great for your new dog. Good groomers are out there and it looks like you found one. Hope everything works out well. :)<br />Thanks for reading my blog.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-8113716869174247482014-06-18T20:47:21.302-04:002014-06-18T20:47:21.302-04:00Hi Elizabeth,
What a wonderful story! With a very ...Hi Elizabeth,<br />What a wonderful story! With a very happy ending. Would have loved to see before and after pictures. A picture of the dog sleeping would be great too!<br />Thanks for reading my blog. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-90016714013541676382014-06-18T20:42:48.380-04:002014-06-18T20:42:48.380-04:00Thank you tvergirl!Thank you tvergirl!My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-79741488372369861162014-06-18T20:42:06.728-04:002014-06-18T20:42:06.728-04:00Thank you InuCalluna!
It does not matter if you ar...Thank you InuCalluna!<br />It does not matter if you are a 'corporate groomer' as long as you work to be the best you can be. <br />There is a groomer that works at the corporate store near my home that I like to watch when we go there to get dog food. There are 4 or 5 groomers there, but this one stands out. She is not pulling on her dogs, or brushing with harsh strokes, or tying the dogs neck up tight. Her work looks great. You can just see how much she cares for the dogs she is working on. Believe me, I have seen my share of bad groomers in the private sector also. Sorry that you are made to feel bad about working for a big box store. Let your work speak for itself. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-41399901074129888902014-06-18T20:32:54.767-04:002014-06-18T20:32:54.767-04:00Thank you Trudy!Thank you Trudy!My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-40685171033068538142014-06-18T20:32:08.836-04:002014-06-18T20:32:08.836-04:00RUFFHERAPY!!! BAHAHAHAH!
Thanks Christina. Love ...RUFFHERAPY!!! BAHAHAHAH!<br /><br />Thanks Christina. Love that!<br /><br />Hope that downpour of crazies stops soon. :)<br />Lisa,MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-19092021411717184672014-06-18T20:29:24.394-04:002014-06-18T20:29:24.394-04:00Thanks Tracy!
If you like the backboard, wait till...Thanks Tracy!<br />If you like the backboard, wait till you see what I just did to mine. I'll be posting about it soon. lol<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-76594410109391989062014-06-18T20:27:01.279-04:002014-06-18T20:27:01.279-04:00Thank you!Thank you!My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-67403595757968428402014-06-18T20:26:35.916-04:002014-06-18T20:26:35.916-04:00Thank you,
It was not so much being disheartened, ...Thank you,<br />It was not so much being disheartened, it was more that I was afraid I was starting to repeat my posts. There are times that life gets really busy, but writing helps me relax, so I look forward to getting back to it. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-73736595952641396492014-06-18T20:22:59.963-04:002014-06-18T20:22:59.963-04:00Thanks!!Thanks!!My Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-9018091394510717182014-06-18T20:22:01.907-04:002014-06-18T20:22:01.907-04:00Hi Carolyn,
Thanks!
As for that customer...I know,...Hi Carolyn,<br />Thanks!<br />As for that customer...I know, it is like they are saying "whats wrong with you?" They can drive you crazy sometimes. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-33817655645055721512014-06-17T14:36:47.602-04:002014-06-17T14:36:47.602-04:00I LOVE your blog and have so missed your very regu...I LOVE your blog and have so missed your very regular almost daily posts - but I've presumed you were very busy and was grateful for what you did get to post in recent weeks!<br />Please don't stop posting! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com