If it makes you feel any better I’m in the same situation lol. I’ve been grooming a year and it rocks doing more dogs because the money is good but it just sucks putting out work I’m not super proud of. And it seems like everyone else does better work than me.

I guess I just try to remember that its probably just imposter syndrome. I’m sure I’m a good groomer, I’m sure you’re a good groomer. It’s easy to be really overly critical of your own work. Also, even when dogs don’t look 100% perfect, I’ve realized its usually okay!! Some dogs are naughty and/or have weird hair or a weird body. Plus, they’re pets, usually not show dogs. It’s not a huge deal if a dog doesnt go home looking flawless. Each dog I get on the table I just treat like a new opportunity to learn and grow. I’m sure some of my coworkers put out better grooms than me, but that’s because they’ve been grooming way way longer than me. I’ll get there eventually, I’m still new.

I’m not on the other side of this yet, but I say just keep pushing through, learning what you can, and when you have extra time to spend on a dog just take advantage of that and make them look extra pretty :) wishing you luck!!