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He is currently groomed at home with no muzzle, totally spoiled with lots of love. It seems that is the problem. He has been groomed back at the breeders on occasion and she uses a grooming table with an arm. No problem, because she doesn't tolerate the tantrums. Honestly, he will get angry at a tiny little twig that gets stuck in his fur, he's just really, really precious. As it is currently, we have to have two people (extremely loving) groom him because he twitches, wriggles and does little circle dances. I'm familiar with grooming and shaving. I did it for years with my old spaniel, who had no problem. A muzzle was my next option, but at the moment some kind of stability - i.e. table will at least be a step up from no table and he will be more accessible than on the floor. Not to mention the cost of grooming around here - $80 for long hair, and we have two dogs. The other dog isn't a problem at all but again, even if it is just for one dog, the setup will pay for itself. I'm looking at the $200 tables. And I wouldn't go straight to clipping, just brushing. Thanks for not judging. I'm not into terrifying the dog, in my view it makes sense to get at least one dog used to home grooming properly.

Also I would prefer collapsible, just for space.

Hi all, I've had a look around on ebay for grooming tables, there is quite a selection, and of unknown quality. So I'm looking for suggestions re: an appropriate table for a highly sensitive cocker spaniel. He needs to be restrained well otherwise he will nip wherever we try to groom. I thought a table with a bar going overhead and two separate restraints would be best so he can't turn, any ideas? Also, we need to get the best shaver (with attachments) for a cocker, could someone give me a link? Cheers!! Please note, he's always been like this, it's not a medical condition (according to the vet) other than neurotic behaviour, and he is very well loved. At the moment he's running around collecting all sorts of twigs because his fur has grown too long - and this just adds to the irritation... Here are some tables I was looking at - how is their reputation? http://stores.ebay.com.au/OZ-Grooming-World/_i.html?_nkw=table&submit.x=0&submit.y=0