to YT!!!
I would ask around at vet offices (if your vet doesn't have a groomer)....ask others you may know w/ small dogs....if you see someone with a small dog, don't be afraid to ask them where they take their babies. Look in the phone book, go visit these places and see how they are.
When I took my babies to the groomer...I originally met her through the vet...and the plus, I got to stay there and watch her, talk to her, etc. I never had to leave my babies there alone. Which is a plus in my book...but many may prefer to drop off and pick up.
I haven't taken mine to a groomer in YEARS! I do it all at home now....if this is something you are comfortable with, it may work best for you. Feel free to ask for grooming advice in the grooming section or here...I will be glad to share what I use and how I do everything....although, everyone is different and you can tweak your grooming to your needs.
Side note: I would NEVER EVER use PetsMart grooming!!! (not to offend anyone)....but we were shopping there once and watched the cutest little baby maltese getting groomed. The girl (and she looked YOUNG) got sooo upset with the dog watching people walk by (I guess),she just whacked him really hard, knocked him down (on the table) and whacked him several times. My DD and I were just sickend....the manager of the store said they were not over the grooming part....and to be honest...I do not think we have even been back to a PetsMart after that. I felt sooo horrible...I wanted to go in there and take that baby in my arms....needless to say....that girl had no patience or apparantly love for furbabies!!
