any montrealers take their dogs to the groomers?

i have never been to a groomer before..and would like to hear your experience..

thanks!

I am fostering a 2 yr old Royal poodle rescued from a puppy mill and she is in need of a grooming from head to toe. She has already had 2 baths but it's time for a real grooming. Are they any groomers out there near the Montreal area (I live in LaSalle) that would like to make this poodle feel so much better and not charge? Who out there would like to help this beautiful poodle find a new family. Please email me.

[MrAndrew]

Sorry to hear about your bad grooming experiences and although I can't offer any exact recommendation for a particular groomer in your locale I can offer the following advice from my experiences: The number one thing you need to do when choosing a groomer is to actually go in and look around the business. I'm not talking about the quick glance around the shop, you need to physically go into each room your dog will be in and find out what their procedures are. Certain groomers confine the 'dogs waiting' to small metal crates, others offer personal attention from the attendants. The number one thing I look for when finding a new groomer is cleanliness, because cleanliness is only second to godliness, right? It wouldn't hurt to ask if the groomer has a grooming certificate and how much experience they have.

Remember, different breeds require different grooming skills.