Originally Posted by tokipoke

There's several scenarios that I come across:

1) Client doesn't care the dog acts like this, just shave the feet.
2) Groomer can suggest "Your dog becomes highly stressed each time I shave his feet, I recommend leaving the feet fluffy and natural," to where the client can agree or disagree.
3) Gets offended when you suggest positive reinforcement training at home so the dog can accept feet shaving. Or, they will be grateful for the suggestion but still has to follow through.
4) Groomer suggests positive reinforcement training at the shop. Tells the owner to bring favorite treats. Some groomers will take the time out of their busy schedule to do this, but it will be a process, and most don't have the time. Some salons don't like to give food in their shop for allergy or liability reasons. Most groomers believe it's not their place to train the dog anyway, they are a dog groomer, not dog trainer.