My 5 month old mini goldendoodle (please no hate, I didn’t know how unethical they were until after I got her) has been to the groomer 5-6 times now for free “puppy integration sessions,” where she just hangs out in the salon and gets used to the noises and other dogs. I’m really glad the groomer offers this because it made her first groom seamless! My puppy also LOVES the groomer now.
This groomer is great and does a wonderful job, but she charges $180 for my 17lb puppy. I’ve asked a few other doodle owners in my neighborhood how much they pay for their dog’s grooming at different salons, and they all pay closer to $100.
My puppy has gotten used to her groomer, and I know that the groomer really cares about her clients. She even offers free boarding. But I’m not sure if I can keep paying $180 (plus tip) every 6-8 weeks. I’m considering switching to one of the other groomers in the area.
Is this bad for me to consider? Going in, I knew grooming would be expensive, but I guess I accidentally chose the most expensive groomer in the area! I know my puppy feels comfortable with her current groomer, and I don’t want to cause her anxiety by switching groomers on her. The other groomers don’t offer puppy integration sessions.
What are your thoughts?
Edit: I wanted to add that the only reason I’m even considering switching to a lower cost groomer is because my financial situation recently changed, and money has suddenly become tight. Otherwise, I would’ve never considered switching. I really and truly want to provide my puppy with the best care possible, and after reading everyone’s comments, it seems like the right thing to do is continue with this groomer as long as I financially can. She really is an incredible groomer, and I really don’t want to switch.
As for the doodle comments, I grew up with a doodle as a family pet, which is why I got one myself. I should’ve done more research before just assuming that my parents did theirs. My childhood doodle’s grooms at a boutique salon were $100 (in the same city), so I figured it would be around the same for mine. Thanks to everyone who commented and shared their thoughts!
This groomer is great and does a wonderful job, but she charges $180 for my 17lb puppy. I’ve asked a few other doodle owners in my neighborhood how much they pay for their dog’s grooming at different salons, and they all pay closer to $100.
My puppy has gotten used to her groomer, and I know that the groomer really cares about her clients. She even offers free boarding. But I’m not sure if I can keep paying $180 (plus tip) every 6-8 weeks. I’m considering switching to one of the other groomers in the area.
Is this bad for me to consider? Going in, I knew grooming would be expensive, but I guess I accidentally chose the most expensive groomer in the area! I know my puppy feels comfortable with her current groomer, and I don’t want to cause her anxiety by switching groomers on her. The other groomers don’t offer puppy integration sessions.
What are your thoughts?
Edit: I wanted to add that the only reason I’m even considering switching to a lower cost groomer is because my financial situation recently changed, and money has suddenly become tight. Otherwise, I would’ve never considered switching. I really and truly want to provide my puppy with the best care possible, and after reading everyone’s comments, it seems like the right thing to do is continue with this groomer as long as I financially can. She really is an incredible groomer, and I really don’t want to switch.
As for the doodle comments, I grew up with a doodle as a family pet, which is why I got one myself. I should’ve done more research before just assuming that my parents did theirs. My childhood doodle’s grooms at a boutique salon were $100 (in the same city), so I figured it would be around the same for mine. Thanks to everyone who commented and shared their thoughts!