Topic: Dog Groomer
started by: Spidey
Posted by Spidey on Oct. 02 2003,1:15 am
Does anyone know of a really good dog groomer in town? I have a little Cairn Terrier named Ozzy 
He's my buddy .. and I don't dare leave him with strangers holding scissors without checking them out first. I don't want one that is known because of advertising, I want one that people have used, one that really likes dogs and will take care of him while he's there. In the past I have clipped him myself, but if I could find someone really good I would rather have it done out of my house.
Anyone know such a person?
Posted by 1adam12 on Oct. 02 2003,10:53 am
Spidey - we've used Gayle's Grooming for several years. She's pretty knowledgable, and loves animals. It takes some time to get an appointment there, so call early.
Posted by LisaMarie on Oct. 02 2003,11:32 am
Maybe you could ask your vet. I know some vet offices do grooming, but if not they might know of someone good.
Posted by jimhanson on Oct. 02 2003,11:49 am
We had good luck with Gayle's for our Pomeranian--and they're high-strung and "nippy". She handled him well.
Posted by Tiger on Oct. 02 2003,12:01 pm
I've also heard good things about Gayle's. My mother in law takes her crapzu there and he is hyper!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by Spidey on Oct. 02 2003,11:24 pm
Thanks everyone ... I stopped at Gayle's and she's booked until December. I will keep her in mind though.Ozzy isn't a hyper or high strung dog by an means, he's just so sweet and such a good boy ... I need to make sure he has the best of care. This is a dog that has a toy box filled with approx. 30 some odd toys ... and he knows them all by name
Posted by minnow on Oct. 03 2003,4:54 am
My lab is the richest dog in town, but she don't care about dat.She just wants to spend quality time with her master and some spendy big bones to knarl on.
Look, people complain about no jobs, when the dog washer/groomer is booked for months on end.
Learn a skill and make over $30 dollars an hour washing pets. It's a no-brainer. I swear, this is America, money is everywhere if you just know how to get it.
Posted by rosebudinal on Oct. 03 2003,5:53 pm
I have always taken mine to Linda Bryan on Richway. She does a GREAT job and schedules your next appointment by how long your dogs fur is, breed or whatever you prefer. Last week she did a large dog for me and is the ONLY groomer in town to groom large dogs as well as small ones.
Posted by nattiejean27 on Oct. 26 2003,5:00 pm
This topic is obviously old but I also have a Cairn Terrier and have nothing but 100% satisfied with Gayle's. She's worth the wait!
Posted by Sheila on Nov. 17 2003,3:29 am
[size=6]Tidy Trimming's Dog GroomingJodi Klukow
507-433-2199[/size]
She does a great job of trimming, plus more.
Give her a call, she is easy to get to.Sheila
Posted by Sheila on Nov. 17 2003,3:30 am
Tidy Trimming's Dog GroomingJodi Klukow
507-433-2199
She does a great job of trimming, plus more.
Give her a call, she is easy to get to.Sheila
Posted by minnow on Nov. 17 2003,5:19 am
What's so hard about grooming your own dog...that's what hominids do to canines.
Posted by irisheyes on Nov. 17 2003,2:31 pm
I'm glad most of you are happy with Gale's, I would suggest you go somewhere else though. We took a cat to her, and when we picked it up it was bleeding to death from a cut, it had to be taken to the vet to get stitches. It cost over a $100 in vet bills, all they said at Gayles was that the next grooming was free! Needless to say, our business was not taken their anymore.Theirs a lady in Rochester I know of that does it, she charges $30 (but the first visits half price). She spends a lot of time, and does a really good job. She isn't booked very far ahead either.
Posted by minnow on Nov. 17 2003,9:05 pm
Can't you how it's done people. Here you all are complaining that some factory isn't coming to pay people peanut wages, while at the smae time the local dog washer and trimmer can't keep up with work! At $30 an hour plus!Hell, I'd start washing dogs if I didn't already make enough scratch.
Posted by (your name here) on Nov. 18 2003,7:53 am
"Hell, I'd start washing dogs"no one wants to hear about your romantic saturday nights minnow!
Posted by Spidey on Nov. 18 2003,7:18 pm
$30.00 per hour .. I don't think so. It takes more then an hour to wash, clip, and groom your dog. Some longer and some less depending on the breed. My guess would be they are making more like $15.00 per hour and that's before taxes, supplies, payroll and insurance bringing their wages down to 9 or ten per hour. This is NOT a decent living but it will pay the bills and that's if they get 40 hours a week in.It always amazes me how people think paying a groomer $30.00 for their dog is clear profit! Anyone that's been in business knows better.
Posted by minnow on Nov. 19 2003,1:53 am
That's totally incorrect....your numbers that is. I'm in business and I know people in that business. $30 dollars an hour easy I could go through it all in great detail and you would see what I mean....but again...I don't get paid to educate you.
So you'll just have to figure it out on your own I guess. But you won't...you'll stay "Albert Lea ignorant"....I'm sure as chit not going to waste any of my time!
I spent $9000 on bicycles this month. I was able to find my bike I loved as a little shaver. A Huffy "Rail" stingray type
muscle bike in mint condition. It was found in the basement of a closed bike shop in New York City and I feel very fortunate to pick it up for $1500 plus shipping! It's awesome!!
I'm starting a musclebike museum feature Huffy "Rails" and "Slingshots". They blew the Schwinn crate series away!
Not only am I going to have fun...I'm going to own the market in Rails! Life is good...
Posted by minnow on Nov. 19 2003,1:58 am
You know when people earn $30 an hour welding in some shop...that's not all profit either....now is it?Check out my friends toys...it'll bring back some memories.
< http://www.nemusclebikes.com/ >
Posted by Tiger on Nov. 19 2003,9:04 am
When did this discussion turn to your stupid bikes? I think it is ridiculous to spend $9000 for bicycles. People also think hairdressers make $75 when you go into get your hair colored. Not true!!! They've got supplies to buy, rent to pay insurance to buy etc etc. Same with any business there are expenses. Maybe not in your "big pimpin" business minnow!!??
Posted by minnow on Nov. 19 2003,9:48 am
Ya..I know muscle bikes are a guy thing..sorry ladies if you feel left out.Those stupid bikes will buy a me Porsche one day. I've found my nitch and will be among only a handful of collectors preserving history.
You'll see...while you're crying about chit jobs I'm having fun and making money collecting and restoring.
Posted by Tiger on Nov. 19 2003,9:58 am
I thought you already had enough money to buy a porsche now??? Your stories are always changing in that fantsy world of yours.
Posted by Spidey on Nov. 19 2003,10:25 am
Minnow ... after your last post about businesses and money I don't believe you have a clue as to what happens in the business world. Bikes are not just for boys ... I had one of those bikes when I was little. I've outgrown the desire to sit on a banana seat with chopped handle bars (which by the way are made for children). I know own a nice "grown up" bike. But you have fun with the oldies. I wouldn't sit around waiting for the profits to come pouring in just yet ... you better keep your day job
Posted by minnow on Nov. 19 2003,10:52 am
No way...you coudn't be more wrong. You see, the"rail" was really the first production "recumbent bike". The first of uts kind to stretch out the frame!I still ride "stingrays" only bigger ones!
And so will everyone else one day...
Check em out at!
www.easyracers.com
Posted by just looking on Nov. 21 2003,12:50 am
Speaking of Dog Groomers I think that MADDOG has a burr or a tick somewhere under his skin. He seems quite irratated.
Posted by MADDOG on Nov. 21 2003,3:30 pm
Just looking, are you sure it's not a thorn in my paw? I seem to be a thorn in a few county officials.
Posted by just looking on Nov. 26 2003,12:27 am
You may have a thorn in your paw and I have no idea who put it there and for some reason you think that gives you the right to treat some catering company employee with such disrespect. I realize you think that you are the ultimate undercover sleuth but as someone who has worked in customer service as well as phone sales I sure hope you think it was worth the person who's time you wasted in preparing an estimate for services that you have no intention of using just to find out how much the horsdeuvres served at a reception cost.
Posted by who_let_the_dogs_out on Nov. 26 2003,6:06 pm
| Quote (just looking @ Nov. 26 2003,12:27:am) |
| You may have a thorn in your paw and I have no idea who put it there and for some reason you think that gives you the right to treat some catering company employee with such disrespect. I realize you think that you are the ultimate undercover sleuth but as someone who has worked in customer service as well as phone sales I sure hope you think it was worth the person who's time you wasted in preparing an estimate for services that you have no intention of using just to find out how much the horsdeuvres served at a reception cost. |
Ah jeeeezzzz, get over it.
Forgive the MADDOG, heaven forbit he try to find out some truth & some answers.
If someone is really looking for a dog groomer, I saw we find out who grooms minnow, he is a decent looking dog.
Posted by just looking on Nov. 26 2003,7:17 pm
jeeeezzzzz.... I got over it a long time ago. MADDOG's barking at some GAL and her just gushing to tell him the whole story come on this is a definite SPIN, but everyone is entiltled to an opinion. So jeeezzzzz... put the dogs back in and keep them leashed.
Posted by miller on Nov. 26 2003,10:42 pm
| Quote (just looking @ Nov. 21 2003,12:50:am) |
| Speaking of Dog Groomers I think that MADDOG has a burr or a tick somewhere under his skin. He seems quite irratated. |
you know Just Looking, you are the one who dragged Maddog into this post, I agree, get over it already.