[gracielove]

It sounds to me like her grooming experiences have not been pleasant for her if she is that afraid when she sees the scissors. If she has endured years of harsh handling by groomers you are going to have your work cut out for you trying to teach her that grooming is not supposed to be a fearful experience.

You can try using an all natural treatment called Rescue Remedy for pets. It does calm your pet with no harmful chemicals. You will need to try doing just a little trimming at a time. I would get some small round tip scissors and do a little at a time as she relaxes.

Many of us here at YT groom our own pets. It is not rocket science. After having many nightmare experiences with so called "groomers" we have managed to do a good job without having to pay top dollar only to get a haircut different than what we asked for and frightened pets after their abuse. Others have had real physical harm done to their pets at some grooming establishments.