I am a professional groomer and I adore my goldendoodle clients. They are very lovable dogs. I agree with your point about AKC and the protests against these dogs. Irresponsible breeders aren't necessarily limited to hybrid breeders.
I do, however want to address letting clients stay while doing their dogs. I have a policy against this for several reasons. Dogs are very hard to groom when they perceive me as keeping them from the one person they most want to be with.
Well meaning owners telling their dog "It's ok", or "good dog" almost always sets them off and it takes me twice as long to do the groom. But, of course, the owner doesn't want to pay for that extra time. The other reason is liability. If an owner
is bitten by a dog, even their own, or hurt in any way, I am liable. The insurance company will not cover anyone that is not an employee being in the grooming area. Anyone is welcome to tour the facility at any time, but not while thier dog is being
groomed and not without an employee conducting the tour. It's not because we are hiding anything, but we have to protect ourselves, our businesses and our clients.

I agree also about not shaving a double coated dog. But, in reality, most dogs only see a brush when they are broought in to be groomed. It should be brought up that in case of this kind of neglect, a very short trim may be the only humane solution. Dematting
is painful and stressful.

I also am concerned about recommending products that aren't for dogs. Tearless shampoo and Pantene might be totally harmless, but the courts percieve this as "off label use" Should any clients ask that I use these things, I would have to refuse.
There are many dog products out there that do wonderfully for dryer coats. If you visit any of the groomer's sites online you'll see there are many groomers everywhere that are passionate about whats best for their clients.

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