When I realized how much it would cost for regular grooming and read some of the horror stories that YT members have been through with some groomers I decided to spend the money on a pair of clippers, grooming accessories and even a small grooming table.
I would think that with a pups first groom that they wouldn't be doing much clipping to help them get accustomed to it. One place that I had looked offered a reasonably priced first groom, however they had suggested that first time she just gets a bath, nail clip and sanitary groom. (I never did bring her

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I figure since I cut my kids hair, why not my pets