I took my two puppies (Goldendoodle girl, and a shi-tzu/bichon frise boy) to Petco for grooming a few months ago. I told them exaclty what I wanted: the shi-tzu mix needed all his dead ends cut, especially his ""bangs"" because we couldn't see his eyes. Our goldendoodle just needed a little refreshing trim and her nails cut. I told them specifically that I like my goldendoodle to be shaggy - she's not the princessy, poodle type. I nearly cried when I picked them up - they cut our golden girl just like a poodle, and shaved both puppies! I said 'trimmed,' and they came home shaved, scared, and traumatized. Both of them hid under chairs. When we called about it, we were treated rudely, not given a refund, and told that they look better that way. When your own dog feels ugly, it's clear the groomer did not do a good job.
Pros: Lots of supplies; conveniently close to home
Cons: TERRIBLE groomers, bad costomer service
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