Business

Don’t Be an “As Well” Grooming Salon

In this incredibly competitive world of business, it is imperative that we look at different ways of marketing ourselves in […]

The Social Media Platform You’re Missing out On

Many pet businesses service a specific geographic location. For instance, whether you’re a pet sitter, groomer, dog daycare owner or […]

Sanitation Sanity: A New Normal Is Upon Us

As I write this month’s edition, the entire world is focused on a tiny little organism which has basically stopped […]

Staying Connected to Your Clients During a Crisis

No doubt the Coronavirus Pandemic has changed our lives and our profession in ways that will take a long time […]

Better S.A.F.E. Than Sorry

You turn on the six o’clock news and hear a story that makes your heart sink. Someone’s beloved pet died […]

Creating Your Personal Brand

It all started out with one innocent comment made by a customer. She owns a popular restaurant, and she, my […]

The Dreaded Shedding Season

It’s that time of year. It’s getting warm, and dog owners are starting to complain about shedding. You’re likely seeing […]

Employee Protections: What You Need to Know in 2020

Unless you are in a state of media deprivation—social, digital, print or otherwise—you have likely seen articles or discussions suggesting […]

Be Prepared with Fire Extinguisher Basics

There you are, grooming a tail–wagging, face–kissing dog and shuffling through the day’s plan in your head when you smell […]

Can You Replace You With Technology?

Grooming is a world in which you create your craft with your hands. One may argue that groomers also use […]

Keeping up With the Times

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but we all know that’s not true. Sometimes we get […]

Kittens!

Kitten season is upon us. It is a great time of year to reach the new kitten owners. Many kitten […]

Groomer To Groomer Asked Facebook…

Which method do you use to keep track of your appointments & why does it work for you? “I use […]

Culling Your Client List: Who Should Stay and Who Should Go?

“Hi Michell.  I own a small grooming salon and I am finally getting to the point of being selective about […]

Intergroom Changes Dates Due to COVID-19

SECAUCUS, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, based on the guidance received from the Commissioner of Health, recommended the […]

Pricing Simplified

One of the most common questions faced by any groomer, grooming business or pet professional is how to price your […]

Bather Blunders

“Dear Michell, I groom in my busy shop five days per week. I am having bather trouble. I can’t find […]

AKC Government Relations Department: Public Policy: Building on New Horizons

This past year has been marked with the development of a special relationship between groomers and the American Kennel Club’s […]

Moving Forward for the Pets: Barkleigh Adopts the WPA Animal Safety & Handling Standards

This new standard provides for the compassionate and safe handling of every pet involved in helping make pet–related events successful. […]