I totally sympathize! For over a year I have been trying to find a groomer and I'm done. I decided before the last appt that if it didn't work out, I would do it myself. I've been looking at grooming schools since the last appt, which was with a mobile groomer. I really had my hopes up, but seeing my baby shaved like she is, I feel like there's really no alternative but to do it myself.
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