I have a very good groomer so I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. Kay will let me stay if I want to and watch while she grooms Gabby and doesn't mind that, at times, I do stay. At times, I go behind the counter and talk to the other furbabies who are in their cage waiting their turn at grooming. She never takes more than 8 dogs at a time, has another groomer with her and 3 techs to help with the bathing, drying, and cleaning up the salon. She usually has Gabby groomed and ready for me to pick up within a couple hours or less. I'm very pleased with my groomer
I'm sorry to read of the dealings some of you have had with groomers in your area
It is a shame that they have to be that way!!! As for watching the groomer with your furbaby, as someone else said - it's YOUR furbaby and YOUR money - you can dang well do what you want and if she won't let you, find another groomer who will!