The Members of WAG,Inc. suggest you search for a groomer using these 5 tips...
1. Ask to see the facilities beyond the lobby. Look for cleanliness of the cages, floors and work areas. Sure there will be some hair, but look for deep down dirt. Someone with nothing to hide will give you a tour of their shop or mobile.
2. Ask what policies are on handling your pet. Do they use muzzles and restraints safely? How do they handle puppies, seniors and nervous or difficult pets? Where do they keep pets while they are waiting to be groomed? Ask questions that you are able to see the answers to, such as the kennels, bathing area, dogs currently being groomed, products used & stored, sanitized, etc.
3. What are their credentials? Talk with the groomers and ask where they have been trained. Ask them to provide you with some client references. Ask to see photos of their work (photo books, web sites, etc). Don't assume all groomers are the same. You want to find someone who has experience yet has a love for animals as well. Ask too, if they have certificates from grooming seminars, school, or classes that they have attended. Also find out if they belong to any grooming associations.
4. Do they have style? Find out if they have a specific breed that they specialize in. Are they familiar with the grooming needs of your breed? Are they interested in giving your pet a style and clip that is easy to maintain with your lifestyle? Not all dogs need to be shaved down. If their skills are limited to shave downs and they have no desire to create a stylish look for your pet, you may want to look else where.
5. Ask your friends and family or Vet to recommend a groomer. Navigating the yellow pages for a groomer can be a daunting task. By asking people you know that have had their pets groomed you can save a lot of time. However, don't just take someone's word for it. Follow these guidelines and it will help you locate a groomer to make your pet feel and look great!
Groomers of WAG, Inc.
listed by City...
Auburn
Greyt Grooming Mobile Pet Care (Sheila Parr) 253-804-9460 gg_sp073@yahoo.com www.greytgrooming.com
Benton City
Puppyhut Salon & Spa (Carol McClain) 509-967-0583
puppyhut@aol.com
Carnation
Comfy Kitty Mobile Grooming (Alexander Emerald) 425-333-5226 aemerals98052@yahoo.com www.confykittygrooming.com
Edmonds
City Kitty (Adrienne Kawamura) 206-542-7006 meowcitykitty@comcast.net www.meowcitykitty.com
Everett
Cute Cuts Dog Grooming (Stacy Fetzer & Aubree Little) 425-316-0686 cutecutsdoggrooming@msn.com
Federal Way
Golden Shears Pet Salon (Cathleen Brooks CMG/IPG & MPS/ISCC) 253-939-6989 goldenshears1@comcast.net www.goldenshearspetsalon.com
Tender Care Mobile Grooming (JoAnne Russell) 253-941-9663 tesemup4us@aol.com
Freeland
Laurie's Warm Fuzzies Professional Animal Mobile Grooming (Laurie Cecil) 360-579-2207 laurie@laurieswarmfuzzies.com www.laurieswarmfuzzies.com
Issaquah
Petco (Racheal Billings) 206-8869964
serabill@comcast.net
Kenmore
Masers Academy (Denise McDonald CMG/IPG-Certifier) 425-486-1299 denise@masers.com
www.masers.com
Kent
CYS DogWash (Charla Yeamans) 253-951-6686 cysdogwash@aol.com
Lake Stevens
Hot Diggity Dog Grooming (Laura Drager) 425-335-0912 lauralcorral@aol.com
Lakewood
Pets Appeal, Inc. (Todd Penland) 253-584-4207 info@petsappeal.com www.petsappeal.com
Lynden
Happy Pooch Styling & Spa (Michiko Johnson) 360-318-9949 michiko@happypoochstyling.com www.happypoochstyling.com
Marysville
Shampooches Pet Styling (Shawn Husom CMG/IPG) 425-299-4334
pawprintsx5@aol.com
Mill Creek
Mobile Grooming By Susy (Susy Scott CMG/IPG) 206-755-7589 susyls@msn.com
Pam's Bubble Mobile Pet Grooming
(Pam Julian Sp-IPG, TerrierLG/IPG, Non-SP/IPG & Masters/IPG, CAH #1618-WWPSA) 425-446-2410 azoci@msn.com www.pamsbubblemobile.com
Moses Lake
Patty's Pet Boutique (Patricia Jardine) 509-764-5287 pattyspet@nctv.com
Mountlake Terrace
Dirty Paws Pet Styling ( Crystal Gomez) 425-773-4606 crystalg@doglover.com www.dirtypawspetstyling.com
Mount Vernon
Lickety Clips Grooming (Nancy Thomas) 360-424-2036 licketyclips@comcast.net www.licketyclips.com
Pam's Bubble Mobile Pet Grooming (Pam Julian SP/IPG, Terrier LG/IPG, Non-SP/IPG & Masters/IPG, CAH #1618-WWPSA) 360-708-8855 azoci@msn.com www.pamsbubblemobile.com
Nine Mile Falls
Dog Haven LLC (Tracie Franke) 509-276-2565 doghavenllc@yahoo.com www.doghavenllc.com
North Bend
U Dirty Dog (Cathi & Danielle Linden) 425-888-8100 u-dirtydog@hotmail.com
Olympia
Angela's Pet Spa (Angela Johnson) 360-438-8693
hiphoplop-99@yahoo.com www.angelaspetspa.com
Orting
Something To Bark About (JoAnne Epply) 253-335-8572 epplyhe@comcast.net
Omaha
Forever Stainless Steel & Jeanneworks Inc. (Jeanne Caples)
402-935-0771 Jeanne@foreverstainlesssteal.com www.foreverstainlesssteel.com
Renton
Purrs and Barks on Wheels (Brandy Simis Non-SP/IPG) 206-335-3013
catgroomer2002@yahoo.com
Seattle
Va-Va-Va Groom Mobile Pet Grooming (Sharon Denison CMG/IPG) 206-963-9499 sharondenison@comcast.net
www.VA-Va-Vagroom.com
Snohomish
Dog Gone Hairy,Inc. (Linda Bortles) 360-568-2284 llbortles@earthlink.net
Spokane
LynnDee's Grooming & Training Center ( Christina & Debbi Wing)
509-838-0596 dlynndees@aol.com
www.lynndees.com
*Curious about the letters after the groomers name? They represent the voluntary testing that the Grooming Industry has for pet groomers that want to be tested to a level of perfection. There are three organizations that test...International Pet Groomers (IPG), National Dog Groomers of America (NDGAA) and International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC).
Certifying usually is a combination of a written test and a practical test on a given group-breed, Poodle or Bichon Frise, long leg and short leg Terriers, and Cocker or Springer Spaniel. A master test of 400 questions & Breed ID, for the title of Certified Master Groomer (CMG-IPG) or (NCMG-NDGAA)and Master Pet Stylist (MPS-ISCC). Another level of testing is that of Companion Animal Hygienist (CAH) requiring a day long seminar and a written test to be given a certificate by the Western World Pet Suppliers Association (CAH is no longer offered, but many groomers did this in the past).
Many Groomers now do a day long Bather-Brusher Course offered at major industry trade shows. Some groomers are also Certified in pet CPR & First Aid usually with the American Red Cross.
