Getting your furry friend to the groomer is a hassle that all pet-owners know too well. Car rides alone are a big enough deterrent without even mentioning the stress and anxiety your pet experiences once at the groomers. For the traditional pet owners out there, mobile grooming may come across as an odd concept initially, but proves to be an excellent solution for those who dread the trip to the groomers.
Mobile grooming is a great alternative for those who would rather avoid leaving the house to bring Mr. Whiskers for his monthly nail trimming. Busy stay-at-home moms love taking advantage of mobile grooming. Tired of strapping in your new-born while handling the panting, barking dog at the same time? There’s only so much attention that you can spare. Mobile grooming brings the professionals to your front yard, eliminating the stress of travelling.
Worried that your pet gets too stressed on those long car rides? Skip the ride altogether! According to Preventative Vet, animals are especially on edge during a car ride because of the unfamiliar environment combined with possible motion sickness. Humans know to look straight ahead when riding in the car to avoid feeling nauseous. Dogs and cats, on the other hand, lack this key preventative measure. When your dog is spinning around frantically in the back seat, he’s really making his car sickness worse. While there are steps that you can take to make the transition to riding in the car more bearable, mobile grooming allows you to skip the anxiety all together. Take your pet ten steps out the familiar front door to the grooming site for a much more enjoyable experience for the both of you!
Anxiety can also come from the stress of being in an actual grooming facility. Often times, dogs and cats are kept in cages next to other animals while they wait to be groomed, or while they’re waiting to be picked up. Many animals find this experience to be extremely unsettling. Imagine you were stuck in a room with ten random strangers that you’ve never met, and were forced to sit three feet from them for hours at a time. You would feel a little uneasy, too. Mobile grooming is a great solution to this stressor, because your furry friend receives one-on-one attention from your groomer without any other animals around.
Still not sure if mobile grooming is the best choice for you and your pet? Give Doggie Styles a call to talk with one of us to learn more about the perks of transitioning to mobile grooming.