A new report says complaints to the Better Business Bureau are up 50-percent in the last five years.
Officials say they often hear heartbreaking stores of dogs burned, strangled and even mauled by other animals.
The Stackpole family pet Pekingese recently died after a trip to the groomers.
"The doctor came in and said, 'You know, I'm sorry there's nothing else we could do.' At this point, ya know, we're ... 'What are you talking about? Are you sure you got our dog? We brought it for a haircut! You can't comprehend. It is part of your family," said Brian Stackpole.
The Humane Society says there are not enough regulations, licensing or inspections for groomers. In fact here in Florida, groomers aren't inspected or regulated at all.
"So, we do have people opening up grooming shops. We have no idea if they have any training at all or any experience with animals whatsoever," said Stephanie Shain, Humane Society.
The National Dog Groomers Association of America insists most facilities are safe, but does acknowledge shops are busier than ever and problems may occur when groomers are rushed.
"I think that's probably the most dangerous aspect of grooming shops - is trying to do too much," said Nancy Han, National Dog Groomers Association of America.
The best way to protect you pet is to ask your groomer their credentials and check the facility out before ever dropping your animal off.
References:nbc-2
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