Of course, I love all dogs, even the inbred kennel club dopey ones.
I just happen to be one of those people who prefer
dogs that resemble actual dogs (you know, the kind that
would sooner eat your purse than fit in it).
I've never been one for foofy dogs, ankle biters, or yap yaps. I'm
definitely not the type to put cutesy clothing on my dogs.
Seriously, people do this?
Don't get me wrong, if that's your thing, that's cool.
It just isn't mine. And I don't hate little dogs. I've met pugs, schipperkes,
poodles, even pomeranians that were in no way the stereotypical
obnoxious lap dogs & I would have adopted them in a heartbeat if they
didn't already belong to my friends. But when it comes down to it,
you will probably find my crew rolling in the mud at a dog park staring
curiously at the people who carry their dogs around.
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| 2 of my parents' dogs behaving like dogs |
All that said, I find myself about to do something I never imagined I would ever do:
Book an appointment with a groomer. Groomers are for
fluffball 5 pounders and big expensive show dog types, right?
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| If I see hairspray we're leaving |
I'm going to feel so awkward marching my mutt right into
the waiting room where he's sure to do something normal like lick his
nether regions or sniff somebody's crotch.
the waiting room where he's sure to do something normal like lick his
nether regions or sniff somebody's crotch.
Why would I pay some stranger to cut my dog's hair, anyway?
Rocko is some sort of shepherd/chow mixed with about 9 other breeds with
tons of hair.To look at him, he looks just a smidge fluffier than your
average canine,but if you've ever been inside my car, apartment, or seen me
wear black, you know he's hiding a serious undercoat.
Proof.
I brush him as often as I can, but it barely makes a difference. Poor guy gets
so hot in the summer he knocks over his water dish and belly flops onto the spill.
I've tried cutting his hair myself, but after he broke the third set of "professional grade"
dog clippers,I gave up. Not only am I the world's worst DIY dog groomer,
the last pair broke when I was halfway through! They literally started smoking!
So here goes.... I'm booking an appointment with the groomer.
I'll be posting before & after pics as well as details on any ridiculous
people or dogs I may encounter. Oh.. quick question...
does anyone know if I tip the groomer? How does this work?
