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The Competition World Is Calling Are You Ready?

Groomers, You may begin. If you have ever watched or participated in a grooming contest, you know that these words […]

What I Learned in Working with Difficult Dogs

If you can earn a dog’s trust, even the most wildly behaving pups become infinitely easier to handle on the […]

Groom Expo: Bringing Groomers Together for 30 Years

For thirty years Groom Expo has been bringing groomers together. From the moment you enter the welcoming lobby at the […]

You are a Groomer: Be Thankful

Like many groomers, I watch the calendar approach November and December with mixed emotions. The closer we get to “holiday […]

Peopling for the Introvert: How to Handle Difficult Client Interactions

I’ve seen grown veterinarians, technicians and groomers break down and cry, have to leave for the day or, astonishingly, quit […]

“Speaking” Dog

If you were approached by someone speaking Tamil, Russian or Swedish, would you easily understand them? Would their attempts at […]

My Journey to Master Groomer

I’ve been pet grooming professionally for 14 years and I have decided to become a Nationally Certified Master Groomer.  It […]

Leaving Home: Making the Transition to a New Salon

Maybe you aren’t happy where you’re at. Maybe there aren’t enough dogs, or the place is filled with drama—or just […]

Two Mutts and a Poodle: A Grooming Salon with a Competitive Edge

The St. Petersburg, Florida–based grooming shop boasts a tightly–knit staff of four award–winning groomers and a combination of over 30 […]

The UpScale Tail: A Culture of Caring

The Upscale Tail grooming salon may be Chicago–based, but it counts clients from Washington, D.C., Dallas and Las Vegas as […]

Mentoring: The Best Teachers Are Students

I truly owe my career to a lady named Phyllis Stansberry. You may not know who she is, as she […]

10 Things Grooming Has Taught Me

I count myself among the lucky few who can honestly say I have loved my work throughout my entire career.  […]

AKC Government Relations Department: Effective Advocacy: How to Positively Influence Legislation That Affects You

The Summer Job That Began a Career: Jessica Watt’s Story

Whether summertime brings thoughts of sticky snow cones and splashing in the pool or family vacations and getaways, these short […]

AKC Government Relations Department: Reducing Risks from Sick Imported Rescue Pets

As a grooming professional, you work hard to protect the health and safety of pets and to keep your facility […]

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 here I am, four […]

The Seasons of Your Life as a Groomer

If you ask any elementary school child to recite the seasons, they would likely list Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring. If you ask a romantic, you may hear Love listed. If you ask a sportsman, you would hear Baseball, Football, Basketball and maybe Golf or Hockey.

Adriane’s Big Adventure: “Well Groomed” Featured at SXSW

After three years in the making, documentarian Rebecca Stern’s first feature documentary, Well Groomed, made its debut at this year’s South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, TX.

Groomer to Groomer Asked Facebook… Which Grooming Tool Can’t You Live Without?

“My electric table! I have to sit down to groom, so being able to adjust table height easily is nice. I also work alone, so I need it to get big dogs on my table, and we have an extra which I use to get them in the tub.”