Spa Visit

Maya went to the groomer yesterday for her last summer cut.  I've been to this place before, and I really like it.  And since Maya practically dragged me in through the front door (or as much as a 10-lb dog can drag someone), I figure she really likes it too. 

I have to admit that I wasn't thrilled with her cut.  She was shorter than I wanted, and they did something odd with her face.  I can't put my finger on it, but she just looks......different.  There are only two groomers at this place, and a different one did her this time, so I'm sure that's why.  She still a cutie, but I'll be sure to request the other groomer next time.

And in case you're wondering, here's how she turned out. 

Told you she was still cute.  :)  And I don't know what the deal with the bows is.  I forgot to tell them no bows, so they gave her a couple.  I'm not a big fan of yellow on her (or in general), but this isn't the first time someone has put something yellow on her, so maybe it's just me.  And probably the most shocking of all -- the bows are still in!  Apparently she doesn't mind them as much when they're tiny like these.

Haircut Time?

Time to catch up on some Maya adventures!!

I've decided that Maya needs a harness.  It something I had considered in the past, but hadn't thought about recently.  Then Maya broke her leg.  Then I broke my foot.  Then we've had 40 days of 100+ temperatures.  So what does that have to do with anything?  It means she hasn't gotten regular walks in a LONG time, and she's somewhat forgotten how to walk on her leash.  If we got out to potty, she has no problems.  But if we try to head out for a walk, she gets super-excited and pulls like crazy.  She's choking herself, coughing and gagging, but she won't stop pulling.  A friend took her for a walk the other day, and she suggested a harness.  It should help her not pull, but even if she pulls, she won't be getting choked.  That made sense to me.

The next day, I took Maya to PetSmart to check out the selection.  Maya loves going to PetSmart because she knows they have treats at the register.  Of course, that's the first place she heads (pulling the whole time).  The lady there knows her and bends down to pet her.  The first words out of her mouth?  "Hi there!  Looks like you're going to see the groomer today!"  Um, no.

Now don't get me wrong, I know that sometimes I let her coat get a little too long, but I thinks she looks really cute right now!  Am I right or am I right?

I don't know, but that seems like something you shouldn't ask, kind of like asking someone who's gained a little weight if they're pregnant.  (Ok, it's not that bad :P)

And by the way, they had a horrible selection, so Maya is still harness-less.

New Clothes

Maya really needed a haircut, so she went to the groomer yesterday.  One of my pet peeves is dogs with bows and clothes, especially on my dog.  The clothes can't be comfortable, and I'm pretty sure she would eat the bows.  So yesterday, I asked them not to put any bows on Maya, and they didn't.  However, they did put a little bandana on her, and she looked so cute!!  Here's a pic:

 

I decided to keep the bandana on her until her next bath next week.  Well, Maya had other ideas.  This was the last picture of her I got with the bandana on.  By 11:00 am the following morning (today), this is what she looked like:

Apparently, the bandana is now one of Maya's new chew toys.  I tried to get it back on her, but she wanted no part of that.  Oh well.

Puppy's First Hair Cut

I had noticed that it was getting harder and harder to bathe Maya, and that she needed a bath more and more often.  And with her hair as long as it was, I'm sure she was burning up in this Texas weather.  So today Maya had her first trip to the groomer. 

I barely recognized her when I picked her up!  She looks good, but it almost looks like they threw her in a dryer and shrunk her -- she's tiny!!  Anyways, here are some before and after pics.  Let me know what you think.

BEFORE

AFTER

 

I wanted to get better pictures, but she wouldn't sit still long enough.  I should get her now since she's sleeping on my feet.

Finding a Groomer

Maya needs a haircut, bad.  The problem with having a puppy for the first time is that you don't know about things like groomers. 

Earlier this week, I made an appointment at PetSmart for this weekend.  It's really the only place that I know of that has grooming services, and they seem to always be busy, so they must be ok.  And then I talked to my neighbors.  Let's just say that Maya now has an appointment with a different groomer.  I'm not saying that PetSmart is bad or that I've had a bad experience, it's just that enough people have that I would rather not take her there for her first haircut. 

Maya is still shy around other people, so I'm hoping tomorrow goes smoothly.  Wish us luck and I'll post before and after pictures tomorrow.