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September 02, 2012 ? Jerry Welsh

Dogs are one of a kind pets as they have made great contributions to the betterment of people?s lives. Caring owners therefore would provide the pet with anything that would make it happy and healthy. To maintain the happiness and health of the pet, dog owners would make sure that the pet is regularly groomed. Some dog owners though are prevented by grooming the pet because of busy schedules. Owners are aware of the benefits dogs can get from regular grooming but the doing the task would be difficult for a busy owner. Although dog owners know that grooming sessions enhances the bond between owner and pet there is no other choice but to turn over the task of grooming the pet to the capable hands of a professional groomer. But is the groomer really capable?

The task of choosing a groomer for the pet is not easy as it can be compared to choosing a hairdresser. Dog owners, especially ones that consider the pet as their baby would be choosy in selecting a groomer. Not many dog owners would relinquish the care of the pet just to anyone. Commercial grooming services are not hard to find but oftentimes, the dog owner would come out of the posh grooming salons unhappy with the price and dissatisfied with the way the pet was groomed .

Finding a groomer that would have not only the skills but also the dedication to the do the job efficiently can be challenging but not impossible. Ask other dog lovers ? these people would only be too happy to recommend a reliable groomer. Friends and relatives would always be happy to recommend a groomer. The best advertisement a skilled groomer would have is through word of mouth thus it pays to heed the recommendation of friends.

In choosing a groomer, the dog owner should visit the salon and take note of the tools and the supplies used. The credentials of the groomer would be important. In most cases a groomer would have mastery of the craft if he has formal training or if he is a member of a grooming organization.

Experience they say is the best teacher. The work of a groomer who is on an on the job training is expected not to be at par with the work of a groomer that has been doing the job for years.

A happy and a healthy dog is a well groomed dog. The groomer will be the dog owner?s partner in maintaining the pet?s health and happiness thus a groomer must be chosen well.

Sarah?s Dogs provides more information on dog grooming.

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