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Fantastic49 · 05-19-2010, 05:03 PM

so i was asking for referrals to groomers in the LA area and i got one!!

i was very happy ... then i found out that this "groomer" is also a breeder!! and a BYB at that!!! selling at least 4 different types of puppies....

so it was the only recommendation i got and it was from a friend of a friend who has a yorkie (supposedly, they "specialize" in yorkies) ...

well obviously, i won't be buying any puppies from them, but should i not use them as a groomer as well? the grooming is $30....

thoughts?!?

capt_noonie · 05-19-2010, 05:11 PM

On personal principle, I would not. There are plenty of groomers in LA. I would not support anyone like that in any shape or form.

DvlshAngel985 · 05-19-2010, 05:12 PM

I wouldn't because I would think that any money in their pocket will be going into their "breeding program." That's assuming they make more $$ in puppy sales than they do in grooming.

Fantastic49 · 05-19-2010, 05:35 PM

ok, then!!! i need names!!!

seriously, though, i really need to get her groomed in the next day or two....

and i guess i feel the same way, that's why i posted this....

DvlshAngel985 · 05-19-2010, 05:40 PM

Have you tried googling groomers in your area and reading reviews? When you settle on one that seems good, go interview them. Ask them how long tipsy would have to wait; if you have an appointment will they start working on her right away; how do they deal with aggression; and whatever else you would want to know. At least that's what I would do.

yorkieusa · 05-19-2010, 05:43 PM

Then again there can't be many $30 groomers there, either.

Fantastic49 · 05-19-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Have you tried googling groomers in your area and reading reviews? When you settle on one that seems good, go interview them. Ask them how long tipsy would have to wait; if you have an appointment will they start working on her right away; how do they deal with aggression; and whatever else you would want to know. At least that's what I would do.

it's so difficult to garner anything from those reviews b/c you don't know anything about the reviewers. at least here, i may not have spoken to people personally or met them in person, but you can still get a feel for someone in a forum like this ... reviews are so totally random, which is why i was trying to avoid them....

Fantastic49 · 05-19-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Then again there can't be many $30 groomers there, either.

yes $30 is exceptionally inexpensive ... and i really don't want to go to the groomers at petsmart....

heard so many awful things....

yorkieusa · 05-19-2010, 05:49 PM

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yes $30 is exceptionally inexpensive ... and i really don't want to go to the groomers at petsmart....

heard so many awful things....

No. I'd stay far away from Petsmart and Petco. I would never do that to Kacee.

MaddiesMommie · 05-19-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

On personal principle, I would not. There are plenty of groomers in LA. I would not support anyone like that in any shape or form.

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I wouldn't because I would think that any money in their pocket will be going into their "breeding program." That's assuming they make more $$ in puppy sales than they do in grooming.

These posts express my thoughts as well.

DvlshAngel985 · 05-19-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fantastic49

it's so difficult to garner anything from those reviews b/c you don't know anything about the reviewers. at least here, i may not have spoken to people personally or met them in person, but you can still get a feel for someone in a forum like this ... reviews are so totally random, which is why i was trying to avoid them....

Sorry I don't have better suggestions for you. I don't know many people in our area other that Capt Noonie and Adi-and-Missy, and they're not in our immediate area. Hmmm.... have you browsed the regional forum? Maybe there's an old thread there.

Fantastic49 · 05-19-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Sorry I don't have better suggestions for you. I don't know many people in our area other that Capt Noonie and Adi-and-Missy, and they're not in our immediate area. Hmmm.... have you browsed the regional forum? Maybe there's an old thread there.

Nope, but i will, thanks!! how's your baby doing today?

DvlshAngel985 · 05-19-2010, 06:03 PM

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Nope, but i will, thanks!! how's your baby doing today?

Much better, thanks for asking. He's almost back to 100%.

Fantastic49 · 05-19-2010, 06:50 PM

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Much better, thanks for asking. He's almost back to 100%.

glad to hear it

capt_noonie · 05-19-2010, 09:23 PM

Why don't you try yelp.com? The reviewers on there are very thorough and on there all the time, almost like us on YT.

05-19-2010, 05:03 PM	#1
Fantastic49 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Beverly Hills, CA, USA Posts: 334	I'm torn.... so i was asking for referrals to groomers in the LA area and i got one!! i was very happy ... then i found out that this "groomer" is also a breeder!! and a BYB at that!!! selling at least 4 different types of puppies.... so it was the only recommendation i got and it was from a friend of a friend who has a yorkie (supposedly, they "specialize" in yorkies) ... well obviously, i won't be buying any puppies from them, but should i not use them as a groomer as well? the grooming is $30.... thoughts?!?

05-19-2010, 05:11 PM	#2
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	On personal principle, I would not. There are plenty of groomers in LA. I would not support anyone like that in any shape or form. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

05-19-2010, 05:12 PM	#3
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I wouldn't because I would think that any money in their pocket will be going into their "breeding program." That's assuming they make more $$ in puppy sales than they do in grooming. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

05-19-2010, 05:40 PM	#5
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Have you tried googling groomers in your area and reading reviews? When you settle on one that seems good, go interview them. Ask them how long tipsy would have to wait; if you have an appointment will they start working on her right away; how do they deal with aggression; and whatever else you would want to know. At least that's what I would do. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

05-19-2010, 05:43 PM	#6
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Then again there can't be many $30 groomers there, either. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

05-19-2010, 05:35 PM	#4
Fantastic49 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Beverly Hills, CA, USA Posts: 334	ok, then!!! i need names!!! seriously, though, i really need to get her groomed in the next day or two.... and i guess i feel the same way, that's why i posted this....

05-19-2010, 09:23 PM	#15
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Why don't you try yelp.com? The reviewers on there are very thorough and on there all the time, almost like us on YT. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12