I took my GS immediately for grooming when I got him at 8 weeks, he got Giardia (supposedly) probably from deer poop in the yards here, so he needed some baths after treatments anyway, but I initially took him in to get him used to it. I don’t think he’s ever gotten used to their dryer, and he barks consistently in their kennel..he’s super well behaved, and I have a groomer gal who really loves him, but I wish he’d be a better gentleman about his barking! I was concerned when another groomer took him, she didn’t check to see if his tail was clearing their swinging half door, he could have been injured, and their tails are important not just for looks but in running and balancing, I’ve been reluctant to go back. Luckily I was there checking him in and caught the door before it squashed his tail.
I took my GS immediately for grooming when I got him at 8 weeks, he got Giardia (supposedly) probably from deer poop in the yards here, so he needed some baths after treatments anyway, but I initially took him in to get him used to it. I don’t think he’s ever gotten used to their dryer, and he barks consistently in their kennel..he’s super well behaved, and I have a groomer gal who really loves him, but I wish he’d be a better gentleman about his barking! I was concerned when another groomer took him, she didn’t check to see if his tail was clearing their swinging half door, he could have been injured, and their tails are important not just for looks but in running and balancing, I’ve been reluctant to go back. Luckily I was there checking him in and caught the door before it squashed his tail.