Grooming is essential to keep your dog’s coat healthy, clean, and free of matted hair. But beyond that, a good dog groomer teaches your dog to be social with strangers, keeps their skin free of irritation, and can be instrumental in identifying any irregularities in your dog’s health.
As with a hairdresser, finding a dog groomer who can deliver the right style, service, and skill is essential for your pup – and this can sometimes mean a bit of a waiting list. We’re strong advocates of pre-booking your dog grooming appointment here at Smarty Paws, guaranteeing your dog can be seen by a skilled groomer, rather than a facility that doesn’t know your dog and doesn’t have the experience to deliver a great service.
To avoid a bad grooming experience for your beloved pet, check out our reasons why pre-booking your dog’s grooming appointment is always a good idea:
Experience is More Important than Availability
At Smarty Paws, we’ve worked hard to build great relationships with our customers, and as a result our waiting list can be several weeks long as we fit our regular and new customers in. In the dog grooming industry, skilled groomers with years of experience and who have a great understanding of canine behavior can be hard to come by, so a waiting list is a good sign that you’ve found a great groomer!
If our groomers at Smarty Paws are fully booked for the next week, we strongly recommend you wait a little longer rather than going to the first place you can find that is available on the day. Often, a groomers that can take walk-in appointments will have a lack of customers for a reason, and you may not want to take the risk of letting them loose on your dog.
Bad Grooming Can Be Harmful to Your Dog
Grooming can be a stressful experience for a dog, especially when they’re uncertain of their environment and the procedures. Our skilled groomers will know how to identify what will make your dog more comfortable while being groomed. Poor grooming techniques can be extremely uncomfortable for your pet and can lead to them feeling anxious and unhappy after the appointment – in the worst case scenarios, a bad grooming experience can even leave your dog less trusting of people handling them.
It’s for this reason that finding a dog groomers you trust is essential. Even if you have to pre-book your grooming appointment in advance, the wait is often worth it if you know you can trust us to look after your dog and return them just as happy as they arrived.
Avoid having your dog come back looking different!
Every groomer has slightly different ways of doing things, and at Smarty Paws we pride ourselves on a high-quality service every time, meeting your individual needs as a customer – and of course your dog’s needs too! If you go to a different company because you can’t get a slot with one of our groomers at Smarty Paws, your dog could come back with a very different look – and not one you had in mind, either!
Avoid the disappointment of having your pet returned to you looking nothing like their former selves by sticking with your regular groomer – a two week waiting time is nothing in terms of how quickly your dog’s hair grows, but the wrong groomer can leave it taking months for your dog to start looking normal again! Getting a bad cut fixed can also cost more at your next appointment with Smarty Paws due to the hair having to be restyled, so save yourself money by sticking with us!
How to Make Sure You Always Get an Appointment with Your Groomer
As with your own hairdresser, it can be hard to find someone who knows the exact cut and style you want. Once you’ve found your perfect dog groomer, you want to make sure you can get repeat appointments with them!
To avoid being placed on a lengthy waiting list when you need an appointment for your dog now, why not book your pre-book your dog in at their next appointment?
Most dogs who need grooming require a return visit every 6 – 8 weeks, so booking your dog in advance for the next few months will not only help you organise your schedule and avoid any matted fur disasters for your pet, but it will also ensure you can get your appointments guaranteed with us every time.
Contact Smarty Paws today to book your dog’s grooming appointment in advance. We pride ourselves on building great relationships with all of our customers due to the experienced, friendly services we provide, so we’ll always try to fit you in at a time that suits you!
