Life

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.”

AKC Government Relations Department Working with You to Ensure Laws Are Fair & Reasonable

Groomers and pet professionals work hard to provide the finest care for pets and the highest levels of customer service to pet owners.

Intergroom Continues the 2019 Upward Trend of Grooming Show Growth

Mechanicsburg, PA – Sponsored by Groomers Helper, Intergroom, which took place in April at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, attracted over 2,800 groomers making it the 3rd largest grooming show in the world behind Barkleigh Production’s Groom Expo and Groom Expo West.

Learning Patience in Grooming Dogs

After 23 years in the grooming industry you begin to notice that patience is a learned behavior. Some of us may be naturally inclined to be more patient than others, but I firmly believe that it can be developed in anyone.

The Err Is to Human, to Purr Divine

Sophie was a typical cat—sometimes aloof, affectionate, sleepy, elegant, solitary, selective, needy and many other standard cat descriptors. During her younger, more active years, Sophie had routines and favorites.

Quitting Is Never an Option: Staci Adam’s Story

Everyone faces challenges and difficulties in their life. Some are stressful or annoying, while others are life changing.

The Little Talked About Challenges of the Second Groom

A new puppy owner will experience many exciting firsts with their pup, whether they have owned many dogs before or they are first–time puppy owners. The first vet visit, first outing, first adventure and first puppy class can all be important parts of bonding with the new pup and watching him grow and mature with each new experience.

Rustic-Coated Breeds: “Natural” vs Matted

“Hi Michell.  I have several new customers with Logotto Romagnolos.  They tell me not to brush them.  They want them to look messy.  They have mountains of information (or misinformation), pictures, videos and print-outs galore.  They don’t understand matts. They don’t understand that what they want is impossible!  What should I do?” –Connie