Some dogs are good with groomers when others are quite nervous. I have my groomer come to my house and she brings her own table and equipment. I bath my dogs the night before and brush them out so there are no tangles. I am right there with my dogs. I don't believe in drugging my dogs to calm them down. Try to find someone that will come to your home. I actually find it cheaper than taking my dogs by car into a groomer.