Personally, I don't care for the chain stores that groom dogs. They don't have the experience or training that is needed to be a really good groomer. Their only talent is shaving a dog and they have little knowledge of how to handle a dog. Look for a groomer that grooms for people who show dogs. That groomer will have knowledge of how each breed should be properly groomed and should also be familiar with the particular quirks each breed has. They should of course be able to do the particular type of cut you want as well. I avoid new groomers unless they have been working with an experienced groomer that knows their stuff. I guess it's like a person who has graduated from beauty college. They have the basic knowledge of how to do hair but are just beginning to learn the skills needed to be a really good stylist. For that they need a mentor to show them the tricks of the trade.
