Need a new groomer

For the past year I've been using a groomer that at first I was very happy with. He works out of his home and advertised non-stressful grooming, which is important to me since Bella absolutely hates grooming. At first all was great. Lately I've been less happy with him.....he complained about my dogs, didn't trim their nails, shaved the tops of their noses despite me telling him that was a no no. He was often rude to me. He offered to keep Simon for me while I was on vacation in late May. After having made a few visits to his home to introduce the dogs, we agreed and settled on a price.

I took Bella to be groomed right before leaving and she came back with a bad trim and no nail clipping. I kept in touch with him while I was away and all reports from him were things were going great, Simon was getting along great with his pack. When I picked Simon up on June 1, Simon's nails weren't trimmed and despite having him a week, Simon was not ready to be picked up when I arrived. Once again he told me all had gone well and I could bring the dogs back for the nail trimming.

He contacted me via txt msg just this week to see if I wanted the dogs groomed. I only took them about once every 3 months and did them myself in between. At that time I told him I was not going to use his services again. He then told me that Simon had bit his dog while in his care and it cost him $400.00 at the vet. He told me he took his dog to the vet on Saturday after I picked Simon up on Wednesday prior, that he didn't tell me before because he didn't want to worry me. ???? . He did not give me any details and there was no indication prior that there had been any problem. I told him to send me the vet bills to review, he has not responded.

So.....obviously I am looking for a new groomer in the Phoenix area, preferably the East Valley, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler if possible. Does anyone know of a great groomer in that area?
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