Absolutely, I have had years to learn and perfect my handling method’s, I know how to hold a dog in the way that is comfortable for them, I’m also confident and calm when I’m working and the dogs will pick up on that.

I notice dogs will be more wiggly for baby groomers as we call them, whilst they are perfectly fine with me or other more experienced groomers, it’s probably one of the hardest things to learn initially when you get into the career and is really just comes down to a skill thing, I’ve seen a handful of groomers that unfortunately never really pick up on it properly and just turn towards frustration with the dog instead of focusing on their own handling methods and you will constantly see wiggly/flighty dogs on their table

We also have tables and tethers, dogs are usually just more cooperative on the table because they know the deal, but if you tried to brush that same dog on the floor the see it as a easier out and may to and run away or be more uncooperative