Poodles, Bichon Frise, Cockerpoo, Cavapoo, Maltipoo, Labradoodles or any
Poodle Cross/Wool coated Dog. Any of these dogs are classed as High Maintenance when it comes to grooming
and as such, I will only be taking on new customers if they agree to the
following Terms and Conditions. All dogs with high maintenance coats must commit to a regular grooming
schedule of between six to eight weeks. All d
ogs must receive regular grooming at home between grooms. If you need
help and advice with this please ask. Can you imagine going to your hairdressers for your regular appointment having not brushed or combed your hair once since your last visit? I don't think you can as this would be deemed unacceptable SO why is it any different for your dog? Prices are dependant on frequency of grooms, size of dog, coat type, dog's behaviour and style required. All the products used are ethical
Any matted/felted dogs will be charged an additional £10. I will not put your dog through anything other than removal of a few minimal knots, if your dog is matted, they will be clipped short all over to prevent any more pain and discomfort. Did you know clipping off a matted dog is a requirement by LAW under the
Animal Welfare Act, have a look it makes very interesting reading. Be advised removing a badly matted/felted coat can be very dangerous and can
result in injury to your dog. This can be anything from Hematoma's - As the matted coat is released blood is allowed to run
to extreme and can cause bleeding and bruising. Also pins and needles,
which can be very upsetting for the dog. Hotspots or other hidden injuries under the matted coat - sometimes when the matted coat is removed it can reveal sores/wounds, grass seeds that have become imbedded, infected hair follicles, hot spots or undetected injuries. You just cannot see what is going on under a matted/felted
coat. Clipper Rash - this is not due to the clipper burning the skin as some people think, but by having to clip very close to the skin (It's alot like shaving rash). Clipper rash isn't always visible straight away, so it's important to be vigilant if your dog has had to be clipped short. If it does happen DO NOT allow them to lick or scratch at it. You can use Leucillin antiseptic skincare or Aloe Vera to help soothe the affected area. Cutting the skin with the clipper - as the matting can be so close to the skin the matted hair can pull skin into the clipper and cut it. This can also happen if there's a hidden skin tag or wart. If I can't see these things, I can't avoid them. Behaviour changes - your dog can appear to be traumatised after a complete shave down. The matted/felted coat has been acting like a strait jacket and the release from it can be overwhelming for them and can take them a few days to recover. Saying that, they can also run around
like lunatics and be so happy it melts your heart. Imagine how miserable you would be if every time you moved, matted hair pulled at your skin? After saying all of that, I will as always, be as careful as I possibly can when grooming your dog. However, if the dog was not matted in the first place none of these things would happen and I will not be held responsible for them. I will NOT take any liability for any injury that may happen during the grooming process, because the dog is excessively matted, the matting is NOT my fault! The last thing I want to do is shave your lovely fluffy dog, as it's really not a good advert for me or my business. If the worst does happen and the clip off results in a vets visit, the only person responsible for this is you. If you do not want the responsibility of a high maintenance dog then please don't get one. If you don't agree to all the above Terms and Conditions, I am not the groomer for you, and I will not be taking you on as a client. I value HUMANITY over VANITY every time and aim to make the grooming experience as enjoyable as I possibly can for myself and your dog, so please help me do that and let's get them into a regular grooming schedule and have them looking and feeling absolutely fabulous all of the time. If you are a new client and would like an appointment for your dog, please message me saying that you have read and agree to all the Terms and Conditions for a High Maintenance dog and I will get you booked in. Rosy
MillieChops Dog Grooming
07960 517 076
www.milliechops.co.uk
