Groomer didn't listen...

[Chris]

to my instructions. I was very clear: do a pregnant cut underneath, trim under armpits/ears/tail and around feet. I pointed out the two nails that they missed the last time and asked for those two nails to be cut. That was it. I told her not a full grooming, just need to cool her down a little bit.

I had posted before that her fur had finally gotten long enough to lay down in January and she was looking more like a dachshund than a teddy bear. I was planning to leave the hair long this time and just clean up the belly.

Apparently when I told her I wanted to cool her down a little bit she took that to mean thinning shears all over her. Now her hair is about an inch long and standing up again. :pullhair:

[oscarforevermom]

I know you are probably furious!! But - I'll bet she still looks beautiful...

Guess it's time to find a new groomer!! Any pictures of your 'teddy bear' so we can assess the damage??

[Orchid Crazy]

Oh, I am so sorry! That must be disappointing! It will grow out though, at least it's hair. I'm sure she's still beautiful!

[Leslie]

I'm sure she is gorgeous no matter what!

[FourOrchards]

Oh I am sorry you had a bad grooming. I'm sure she still looks georgeous...just a little bit shorter. We have all had a bad haircut at some point in life...it grows back. I am sorry your groomer didn't listen to you though....bad groomer.....I'd be looking for a new one! :nono:
Do you have a picture you can post? I'm sure you'll only get compliments.

[Joyce]

Makes you angry when they don't really listen, or hear just the parts they want. I bet she is still a cutie pie.

[Chris]

Here are some pics I just took. I'm not saying she's not still pretty, I'm just irritated that I could give such specific instructions and not get what I asked for. I'm also wondering if there's some sheepdog somewhere long on top and short below, with trimmed feet, hiney, ears, and arm(leg) pits. :D

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/Chris_C/S4020619.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/Chris_C/S4020620.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/Chris_C/S4020621.jpg

Btw, that third pic looks like she has bald spots, but it's just the way the light is hitting it.

[oscarforevermom]

Thanks for posting the pictures. She's still adorable...but I can see how you'd be upset.

Thank goodness hair grows back!! Just a suggestion - if you have any pictures of the cut you DO like - take them with you to the next groomer so there is no misunderstanding.

[Doxie Duo Mom]

Still beautiful, however I'd be upset and looking for a new groomer if possible.

[Heide]

I know its upsetting when they do that. I took Buddy a while back and was not pleased at all.
They missed toenails,,,,time to look for someone else maybe:blush:

[kpm_tex]

That is frustrating... it will grow back but that doesn't relieve the frustration of not getting what you asked for. :pullhair: Maybe time to look for a new groomer... I'd start looking for one who may have experience with long haired Dachshunds.

[5weeniesmom]

I feel for u! I have had a bad groomer cut before and I just found another one that was willing to listen and make sure I was happy and it all worked out. She is still a beauty.:hug2:

[MicheleS]

She'd still be pretty if all her hair fell out. Tell the little darling to join the club - I just got a bad haircut. :blush: I guess people groomers dont listen either.

[SirOliversMom]

She is still beautiful, but you must have been mega frustrated when you picked her up!

[Lexi]

She is still gorgeous but that's got to be frustrating when they don't listen to you!