We all want pet grooming to be a fun and safe experience for our dogs. But bringing them to another place for grooming by a person they don't know can do more harm than good. Grooming establishments are filled with other animals, such as dogs and cats.
If they sense other animals, they might feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Plus, these places have people coming in and out most of the time. You don't want them to be exposed to this kind of experience, which they will most likely dread in the future.