Took my little princess, Lolita, to D&D on the recommendation of The Hoff…read more
With one notably terrible exception ("Bark Place"), I've always taken Lo to AllAboutMoney for grooming. The groomers there have changed since I started going there, and, to make a long story short, the last one (S--- ... I'm using a 19th century convention to protect his identity) removed a portion of Lo's ear and promptly died. Yes, he did. I thought it was time to find a new groomer.
So, I dropped Lo off at 9am. The shop is at the end of a strip mall. The lady at the counter, who I believe is the owner, was exceptionally nice and listened to me provide a host of warnings about my little princess. And yes, I'm using "my little princess" sarcastically.
I wasn't sure how Lo would be given her last experience with a groomer, but I also made sure to say," She may have killed her previous groomer" as a warning. The younger woman standing nearby seemed slightly alarmed. I would be too.
Btw, I should mention that Lolita is a bichon frise, and yes, she's named after the Nabokov character.
When I left I felt reasonably comfortable, but nervous that Lo would act up.
Several hours later, I had a small window of time in which to pickup Lo (2-3pm), but it was no problem getting her then.
I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when the woman who groomed her came out to tell me that Lo had bit her. She kept repeating that she wasn't upset, but she felt badly for Lo. She asked me, "has she been hurt during grooming?" Clearly the "her previous groomer cut off part of her ear and promptly died" story did not make it to her ears.... I think I understand why.
Of course, I felt terribly that Lo would bite. When I got her, she was a cheerful as she could be, and she looked great. Lo's haircuts cost as much as mine ($30), but I think she looks a lot better than me. I gave the groomer a $10 tip... guilt money I suppose as I was originally going to tip $5.
Overall, a good experience at D&D. The people who work there are wonderful and understanding. I'm just hoping nothing happens to the groomer who took care of Lo.