I've only taken Darwin once and we were at the groomers for over an hour as she did his nails, shaved his ears and spent a lot of time just getting him to settle down. I was shocked when she said $10 and that was Canadian dollars LOL. I found myself arguing with her and I ended up paying $20. Mind you maybe it was that cheap because it was our first time there with our Yorkie. I am trying to learn how to trim him now - not trying to be cheap but would like the convenience of not having to leave the house when he needs grooming. By the way Axel is a little cutie!