I used to take my dogs to the groomers but I hate having to leave them there all day and how the groomers don't always listen to what I want. I now do all the grooming myself. It cost me probably about $300 to get the good grooming clippers, several blades, shears, brushes etc but I've saved that amount over again by doing it myself instead of paying the groomers. It just takes time to learn the best way to do it. There are now videos you can watch free or buy or you can learn by trial and error - like I did. Hair always grows back!!
Teresa