This is just an idea for all you home groomers and potential groomers. Most of us don't want to invest in a regular grooming table but this is a good idea to help someone that needs an extra hand when grooming but doesn't have one:
Master Equipment Small Pet Grooming Tables | PetEdge.com
You can set it on your kitchen table, secure you dog and snip those hard to get areas. When I had my Shih Tzu it came in very handy and the price has come down quite a bit.
I still do ears and feet with Gracie in my lap but the grooming table makes the rest of the job a breeze.