One of the wonderful things about Facebook is that it brings the world a little closer. When Groomer To Groomer wanted to do an international issue, I had no problem finding international groomers to interview!
International Interviews: Australia & Sweden Read More
Lilly was a fairly new client. I had only been grooming her and her brother for about six months. Both brother and sister were elderly and it’s my policy to do a full body pet assessment before grooming.
Pre-Groom Pet Assessments: A Necessary Step for a Safe Groom Read More
My time has value. So, in the back of my mind, was this vague notion of what I thought my time was worth. But that’s just what it was—vague.
Do You Know What Your Time Is Worth? Read More
About two years into my mobile grooming business, I was grooming eight pets a day, five days a week. I was tired, grouchy and achy.
Time for Fun and Avoiding Burnout Read More
Back when I was a teenager, I could never wear makeup. Every time I applied it, my face would break out in a rash. Not a good look when you’re 15 and sensitive about your appearance. Hypoallergenic makeup had just made its debut and even that would cause a problem.
Groomers vs Allergies Read More
It wasn’t just the thought of going off the road, but the fact that at any given point in my day, no one other than myself knew where I was going or where I had been. That was a scary thought.
Vehicle & Personal Locators: Staying Safe When You’re Working Alone Read More
I polled several pet owner Facebook groups. I was looking to get a good cross-reference between high and lower maintenance breed pet owners. And this was my question: How do you view professional pet groomers?
How Our Clients View Us Read More
Casey licked my scissors while I was trimming up her feet. Tongues bleed. A lot. My grooming manager pulled out the pet first aid kit and thankfully took over.
Since 2014, I’ve been reading articles on the demise of business cards from well–respected business publications. But is there any merit to their claim? Yes and no. It all depends on how you use and design them.
Are Business Cards a Thing of the Past? Read More
One of my clients now refers to me as her dog’s “dealer”. As in, making sure I bring the weed treats when I come for his appointment. However, I make it clear that the “weed” treats are not medical marijuana but CBD oil infused treats.
CBD Oil for Pets: Is It Safe? Is It Legal? Read More
As groomers, it’s been drilled into us to have spares of our equipment—spare blades, clippers, and don’t get me started on the number of spare scissors I own. But as mobile groomers, that list grows. There is nothing worse than having to reschedule a day or three over a simple fix just because we don’t have what we need on hand.
How to Be Prepared for Mobile Vehicle Repairs Read More
Just imagine that after 25 years of hard work, your business is no longer there; maybe it burned down or was swept away in a flood. What if you were in a horrific accident and lost a limb or two? Or a natural disaster totaled all your equipment and supplies?
Groomers Emergency Assistance Fund: Groomers Helping Groomers Read More