So we can all recall a time when we've left a salon and well, haven't felt too good about ourselves. I remember about 7 years ago, I hated a haircut, but managed to make it to my car before letting the tears fly.
This week... I got my hair cut... I love it. That's not the issue. My 5-month puppy... who's cuter than ever needed a trim. Actually, she really needed an all-over haircut. Nittany was becoming a fur ball. As parents, my boyfriend and I found it cute. But I don't think anyone else did. It's like the parent who allows his or her child to dress himself. Everyone else is appalled except for the parent. We thought Nittany's long locks were endearing. Finally, as we buying dog food for her with her in tow, the owner concluded our conversation with a slight hint: "you know we have groomers here, right?"
So we made an appointment with another shop (just for convenience purposes). I made sure I was very specific. Short, but not too short... She's a schnauzer... but we don't particularly care for the beard... because she's a lady. Just a trim!
I went to pick her up. And I was speechless. My little bundle of fur looked like.... looked like this...
a meerkat.... mixed with...
ostrich...
Literally...
I wanted to cry. I just kept saying her name to make sure she was mine. I got in the car and immediately called my boyfriend, really unsure what to do. Can I buy her a wig? My biggest complaint was her face... she looked hairless. She literally looked pathetic. I drove by work to show him. He assured me his dog growing up always looked a little different after a grooming but he wasn't prepared for this. He opened my car door and literally could not stop laughing. Laughing, laughing, laughing. He was laughing "with her."
We got home and I'm not making this up... she held it 4 1/2 hours outside her crate, which is record breaking. I think she was too embarrassed to go out with a little sunlight. She didn't want the other dogs on the street to see her! OK, I'm a little ridiculous now.
Two days have passed since the happy scissors experience. We've grown used to the "do"... I guess. And thank goodness, it's just hair. And in her case -- it grows.
So I guess I'm looking for a new groomer... anyone have any suggestions on where to take Miss Nittany or do you have other hair horror stories you want to share...
****UPDATED****
SO THIS IS BEFORE THE TRIM:
Notice the long locks! Adorable, huh?
This is her after....
I know you are thinking, it's not that bad... but pictures don't do her justice! It was BAD. She had no hair on her chin... a total cat!
Fortunately, her hair growing and well, she so dang cute! I keep telling myself that as she bites me. Ouch, puppy teeth really hurt.
Enjoy!
