I think at home groomers are worth thier weight in gold, I would NEVER EVER leave Laci at a groomers in a cage for hours and hours.. Its really not that much more money to have a groomer come to your house.. there are always ads on craigslist for mobile grooming... the groomer my daughters fiance has kennel free grooming which I think is fantastic.. its only for small dogs tho... I still dont go there, he has to come to my house.