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What you would want a knowledgeable neighbor to tell you before you hand your dog to a groomer: what to ask, what to check, and what to get in writing.

• How to choose a dog groomer in Tampa BayWhat to check before you book a groomer in Tampa Bay: the kind of service, training, insurance, cages, written prices and the questions to ask.
• How often your dog needs grooming, by coat typeShort, long, curly, double and wire coats need different care. A plain guide to planning grooming visits and home brushing between them.
• Mobile grooming vs a salon: what to expect from eachHow a mobile groomer and a salon differ for your dog: stress, waiting, space, heat and drying, and what to ask either one.
• Questions to ask a new groomer: cages, sedation, vaccinationsWhere will my dog wait, do you ever sedate, which vaccinations do you need? The questions worth asking a groomer before the first visit.

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