Jen--how long have you managed to do this? What endurance you must have.

I know many people think it would be cool to work with pets all day long. But for over a year I stood outside the grooming area at PETsMART as I volunteered for the cats. (Smart, huh? Cat Shelter next to dog grooming. )

Anyway, I was always astounded at the behavior of the dogs and their humans. Poop! Pee! More Poop! Many didn't bother to control their dogs at all.

The last time I was there, a woman was letting her dog urinate on the bottom shelf of Nature's Miracle bottles. When I alerted her to the problem, she pretended she didn't know it.

Since these dogs are so poorly behaved, I'm not surprised that your job is a nightmare!

Frankly, I would have wimped out a long time ago.

Take a deep breath and repeat after me...It's only a job It's only a job It's only a job....