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I have a poodle and my groomer asked if I would like her trimmed in a "pattern". What does this mean? |
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A Pattern refers to any cut that is not the same length all over. Commonly, they mean dogs that are trimmed to match the breed standard, such as Cockers with short backs and a long skirt, or Terriers with their distinctive shaved heads and beard. It can also refer to any of the many, many poodle patterns available. These are usually a combination of clipper and scissor work. Each pattern is designed make the dog resemble the breed standard as closely as possible. |
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How often should I cut my dog's nails? |
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Like humans, your pet's nails are continually growing. Unless he or she is a working dog that regularly wears them down walking on concrete, an adult dog needs their nails trimmed monthly. If they are not trimmed, it can result in the quick (the vein in the nail) growing too long, and preventing the nails from being properly trimmed in the future. Overgrown nails are painful to your pet, especially when they being to flatten their feet or twist their toes out of alignment. Puppies don't wear their nails down as quickly as adults, and need trims weekly. |
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My dog has become very matted - can you brush it out? I don't want his hair trimmed short! |
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Occasionally, if a matted area is small or only loosely tangled, it can be brushed out. Most often however, a matted dog will need to have the mats removed with clippers. To safely remove a mat, the clipper blade must be very carefully inserted between the skin and the mat. If the hair is tightly matted to the skin, this won't leave a lot of hair. However, the good news is that hair grows quickly, and it is much more humane to have a pet's mats trimmed of, giving him a "fresh start" than to leave him or her in such a condition. Attempting to brush out tightly matted hair can be cruel as it is exceptionally painful for your dog. Your groomer will be able to advise you after seeing your pet if a mat is brushable or not. |
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Why does it take so long to groom my pet? |
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Unlike a person's haircut, which is done in one step start to finish, most pets are groomed in stages. This is far less stressful for them, as it gives them some "down time" during grooming. Also remember, your pet is getting many more services than the average person, and may have a lot more hair than you! Sometimes very young puppies or older dogs will take longer, as they require more naps during the day. |
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When should I make my appointment for holiday grooming? |
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Many Pet Planet groomers are busiest at the holidays, when everyone wants their pets looking and smelling their best. At a busy shop, it is not unusual to make a Christmas appointment as early as October. Additionally, Saturdays are very high demand days, and a groomer is often booked up several weeks in advance for a Saturday appointment. Remember, at Pet Planet you can make your appointments up to a year in advance, and always ensure you get an appointment when you want one. We will even give you a courtesy call the night before to remind you of your pet's appointment. |
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Do you groom cats? |
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Yes. We currently have experienced cat groomers at both our Brentwood Villiage location and Resort and Day Spa in Calgary. Regretfully, we are not currently able to groom cats at our other locations. |
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My pet dislikes grooming, but he needs a haircut. What can I do? |
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Firstly, thank you for letting us know about your pet's temperament in advance, for his safety and for our groomers. When you leave your pet in the care of a Pet Planet Groomer, you get peace of mind that your best friend will be treated with patience, care and respect. Unlike many "production line" grooming shops, our groomers will take the time to get to know your pet and develop a one on one relationship with them. This way they can earn your pet's trust so that grooming will never again be a traumatic event for either of you. |
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