So today I went to an appointment to an animal therapy centre nearby which incorporates physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and dog grooming. They have a room that I would be able to rent.
We had a nice long conversation before taking a tour and meeting the other therapists using the facility.
All was good until I met the groomers...
I have to state now that I am sure that there are wonderful groomers out there who have every love and respect for dogs and I mean no offence or disrespect to anybody from my post...I am just speaking as I find.
I have witnessed five groomers in action on three separate occasions, and unfortunately I have to say that so far I find the whole act barbaric!
I was always under the impression that it was a lovely procedure of lather and rinse, and good brush and a trim, all the while coo-ing and fussing over the pampered pooches. In my (admittedly limited) experience of watching the groomers at work I have found this not to be the case.
The poor animals are either suspended from a harness or restrained by the neck to a metal bar (a little more like a hangmans noose than a lead to a post).
The ferocity in which these dogs are brushed made my eyes water. Today, a fine toothed comb was being pulled through the knots in the ears of a beautiful King Charles Spaniel. Yes, pulled, not 'teased.' His eyes were squinting at the obvious pain and he kept trying to pull his head away but couldn't move far because of the way he was restrained. We all know how sensitive a dogs ears are but there seemed to be no consideration for the animal whatsoever, let alone communication.
Another long haired mongrel was being 'plucked' literally of the long hairs from between the eyes. I am a woman and I inflict this pain on myself only for the purpose of vanity, I don't think that I could ever do it to an unwilling victim! Their next client was waiting in a cage nearby, huddled in the corner shivering and witnessing the torture that I am convinced he knew he was about to get.
One of the groomers told me that she had been bitten 3 times today already and it is just a part of the job! I told her that I wasn't surprised, I would bite someone for brushing my hair that way too!
I, for my part, am thankful that my two boys are short haired and have no need to attend a groomers, I don't think I would take them anyway as I believe that when you groom your pet you are enhancing the loving bond between you. It is something to be enjoyed together, I wouldn't want to share it with anyone else
And just in case you were wondering...
I decided that I didn't want to be associated with people that obviously had nowhere near the love, respect or consideration for animals that I do, so wish me luck in my search
If you want to book an appointment with me call 07507032768 or email info@k9equinetherapy.co.uk align="left">
I, for my part, am thankful that my two boys are short haired and have no need to attend a groomers, I don't think I would take them anyway as I believe that when you groom your pet you are enhancing the loving bond between you. It is something to be enjoyed together, I wouldn't want to share it with anyone else
And just in case you were wondering...
I decided that I didn't want to be associated with people that obviously had nowhere near the love, respect or consideration for animals that I do, so wish me luck in my search
If you want to book an appointment with me call 07507032768 or email info@k9equinetherapy.co.uk align="left">
For full details of High Touch Jin Shin Acupressure for Animals please visit http://www.animalacupressure.co.uk/ or my site: http://www.k9equinetherapy.co.uk/
