Pet Groomer Seeks The Opinion Of Online Users After They Surrendered A Customer's Dog To A Shelter
Pet grooming has grown a lot in popularity over the years, especially among fashion-conscious pet owners. There are a lot of benefits to grooming your pet: they keep looking good, it is a great way to bond with them and make them feel more comfortable around you, and it makes them feel happier and healthier.
However, for some people who live busy lives, adding this task to their schedule can already make the day overwhelming. Thank goodness there are pet grooming services available.
Just remember that no matter how busy you are, it is still your responsibility to pick up your dog on time. Pet grooming salons generally have a policy regarding pickups.
Generally, these services prefer that you get your dog within an hour after they complete the work. Be considerate, especially since other dogs will need the space.
According to a pet groomer, the holidays are typically the times when they don't have extra space for dogs. Two weeks before Christmas and Thanksgiving, they are often fully booked.
Don't treat your pet grooming salons like doggie daycare. If you can't pick up your dog on time, consider taking it to a dog spa and hotel establishment.
In one Reddit post, a pet groomer shares their experience regarding a customer who always picks up their dog late. Moreover, a time came when they were about to close up the shop, but the dog owner is nowhere in sight.
The pet groomer was left with no choice but to surrender the dog to a shelter.
A pet groomer has a problem with one of their customers.
RedditThey clarified the policies of the shelter where the original poster (OP) surrendered the dog.
RedditIf this dog owner continues to pick up their dog late, it's time to refuse them as a customer.
Solid_Quote9133For such establishments, it's always best to collect fees before the owner drops off their pet.
-BananaLollipop-A Redditor believes that the establishment should have a contingency plan for these kind of situations.
CaRiSsA504Other pet groomers said that they also had no choice but to do the same thing as the OP did.
IShallWearMidnightThe sentiments of dog groomers
Reddit, IShallWearMidnight
Some owners even abandon their dog at the pet salon.
SirBellwater
We hope abandoning dogs isn't a regular occurrence in grooming salons.
IShallWearMidnight
It's the dog owner who's clearly in the wrong here.
Emotional_Fan_7011
It's best to respond to the bad review.
jhyebert
An excellent suggestion.
Lumpy_Intention9823
The owner doesn't deserve their dog.
NUT-me-SHELL, TGNotatCerner
Forgetting is just an excuse.
ha_look_at_that_nerd
Dog groomer ≠ Doggie day care staff
AnnieJack, crewkat2
Time to enforce strict policies regarding late pickups.
AnnieJack
It is common sense to not leave your dog for more than an hour after it's finished its grooming.
crewcat2, AnnieJack
Imposing a hefty penalty might be a good suggestion.
Infamous-Wasabi-9007
In some states, you can't refuse a customer. It's against the law.
ClutchCoffeeBean
After grooming, the dog isn't the salon's responsibility.
lucyinthesky7777
The OP could take it to court for the slander.
FairShame3
After some clarification from the pet groomer, Redditors sided with them in the end. After all, the dog isn't their responsibility.
Plus, the OP has gone out of their way for the dog a few times already. Staying for this irresponsible owner is already unfair.
They can impose fees, have stricter rules, or possibly file a case against the dog owner for slandering the business.
