[nvnvgirl]

Excellent post! I know how animals can be....when they're in the presence of their owner (and beloved one) they don't want to be abandoned but once you're out of sight, they're fine in most cases. I always feel bad too when I leave my little one off, but I KNOW he's in good company and care and that he probably sleeps most of the time he's waiting either for his turn to be groomed or for me to pick him up. I agree with your statement to ask other people who they use and to just find someone you feel comfortable with. I totally trust my groomers. Max isn't ever excited like I know some other dogs are to go to the groomer's, but then, he just doesn't want to EVER be away from me, so I know it's not the groomer! I truly appreciate what groomers do; I can't imagine trying to trim Max's nails myself!!!! Thanks to all the good and caring groomers out there, and shame on the bad ones who give the good ones so much grief!