Tandem at the Table
When I was a kid, my dad used to say, “If a thing is worth doing, […]
Daryl Conner
10 Things Grooming Has Taught Me
I count myself among the lucky few who can honestly say I have loved my work
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Laura Jayne Sabbah’s Story: Mobile in Manhattan with No Place to Park
“They said I couldn’t do it, people thought I was insane,” Laura Jayne Sabbah said, “But
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10 Tips for Danger Free Drying
Experts agree, you can’t achieve an excellent groom unless the dog is beautifully cleaned and correctly
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Choosing Cat Safe Grooming Products
When it comes to choosing products to use when grooming cats, proceed with caution.
Groomers are at a disadvantage when it comes to knowing what products are truly safe for cats because there are currently no laws regarding labeling for pet care products.
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Marketing Magic: Inexpensive Ways to Promote Your Grooming Business
When it comes to marketing your grooming business, the focus can and should be kept local. This opens up opportunities to let people know just what it is your service has to offer without having to lay out thousands of dollars in advertising.
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Single Point of Failure: Always Have a Backup!
If the power switch on your computer breaks, the rest of your computer is fine, but you cannot use it. If one wheel falls off your vehicle, you are not going anywhere. If you have one pair of clippers and they break, you can’t groom many of the dogs on your schedule.
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Groomer Resolutions
It’s nearing the time to call 2018 a wrap and kick off a fresh, brand new year. Whether you believe in New Year’s Resolutions or not, this is a good time to reflect on what you accomplished in the months past and look ahead to plans for the days ahead.
Breaking the Cycle
It happens to all of us. It is that customer with that dog (or cat!). The people are perfectly nice. The pet is fine to work with. But there is a recurring problem, and it can create a vicious cycle. It goes something like this:
Grooming Horror Stories
It’s that time of year when spooky stories abound. Why not grab a cup of brew and sit a spell while you read about some scary grooming tales?
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Double Coated Dogs: Which Comes First the Brush or the Bath?
Over the weekend a groomer friend in another state sent me a message, “I am grooming a huge Shetland Sheepdog that has not seen a brush in years. My hands hurt. Are there any tricks to get this dog groomed faster?”
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