[Ellie May]

I groom Ellie at home because I have waaaaay too many rules but I think they are all fair.

I understand that the dog can be wiggly when the owner is around but I would not leave my child at a hair salon alone and I wouldn't just watch from behind a window either. I would want to watch 100% of the process 100% of the time.
So there goes about 90% of groomers because they just won't let you.
The exception would be if I really knew the person.

I would want the noose around the chest, not the neck

The groomer should even turn away while the dog is on the table.

I prefer that drying caged aren't used and if they are it needs to be room temperature air alone and the dog needs to be watched closely (not a quick look every 15 minutes...).

They need to be able to follow your specifications. For me that would be agreeing NOT to empty glands, agreeing not to use cologne, agreeing to use a shampoo that I bring if theirs isn't what I want used...

It needs to be done in a reasonable amount of time (not four hours) and the dog should be let out to potty and small dogs may need to be offered food and water.