I'm in lutterworth leic but I do my own grooming . . Far too mean to pay!!!i have Andis clippers and have just taken on a rescue cocker of 3 1/2 . . She's been pretty nervous but I've found I just do a bit at a time starting with thinning scissors . . . It might help with the stress if you do it. . . And your dog isn't about to complain about the style!!!!!!!!! Other than that I would go for a mobile one that comes to your house so you can keep a eye on what's going on. .