I got it because my cat has always been shy towards strangers and the thought of sending her off to get shaved has always induced fear in me. Saw an ad for this product and decided to give it a go. It was almost effortless to get started. The only downside was I wished they had some sort of "shaving for dummies" guide for newbies like me who has a super fluffy cat. All in all, I love the product and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for something easy to start with.