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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

AKC Government Relations: How It Affects the Grooming Industry & What You Can Do to Help

In the next few columns, we’re looking forward to introducing you—or reacquainting you—with the AKC and the wide variety of resources and programs we offer you and the dog–owning public to advance responsible dog ownership, the health and wellbeing of dogs, and assure the future of purpose–bred dogs.

Choosing to Grow: Christina Duncan’s Story

It is inevitable that, as a person, you will change over time—sometimes moving in the right direction and sometimes getting stuck. The world and the people around us change constantly. Change is a part of life.

Groomer to Groomer Asked Facebook: As a Groomer What Measures Have You Taken to Stay Safe in Your Salon?

“I work from home and groom by appointment only so I lock my front door while I am working on each client so people cannot walk in.

International Interviews: Australia & Sweden

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!

Netflix Original Series “Dogs”: Features Japanese Groomer Kenichi Nagase

Released on November 16th, the Netflix docuseries, DOGS, explores the emotional bonds that form between dogs and their caregivers.

Grooming Around the Globe

If there is one thing that is universal, it’s that people love their pets. And, it doesn’t matter if they are in Australia, Korea, Brazil or Timbuktu…those pets need to be groomed!

Grooming Contest by Sergio Villasanti

The “Grooming Contest by Sergio Villasanti” made its debut in 2014 in Brazil.
With a different way of thinking about the grooming competition, Sergio Villasanti idealized this competition, not only with the thought of a competition, but with the thought of a “meeting of friends”.

The Growing Grooming Industry in Spain

The country of Spain ranks fifth in Europe when it comes to the economic growth in the Pet Care and Pet Grooming industry, according to statistics provided by AEDPAC (Asociación Española de Distribuidores de Productos Para Animales de Compañia).

Grooming Down Under

In Australia, if you are socializing at a BBQ, talking in the local shopping centre, watching TV or directly involved in pet grooming, the word on a lot of people’s lips is how strong and expanding the Australian dog grooming market is.

It’s a Small Grooming World

Pets are a universal language. Everywhere in the world, the dog continues to reign supreme as Man’s Best Friend—a position he has worked hard to attain for tens of thousands of years. And, universally, groomers worldwide speak that universal language.

Model Dog Madness

“Shine like a Flower.” This is a quote from groomer Tanja VanDer Vooren who works at the Hounden Trimsalon Ursi, which translates to Grooming Salon Ursi in Helmond, Netherlands. Tanja has been grooming since 2004. Ursi was the name of her first dog who was an inspiration to her career; as with most of us, it all starts with that one special “heart” dog.

Practice Makes Perfect: What You Should Identify as a Practicing Groomer

I had a client tell me once, “Just give me the hairstyle I want, it’s not like you are doing brain surgery.” This didn’t change the fact that her dog was shaved down that day with an offer to bag the pelt for her.

Groom Expo ’18: It’s the People’s Choice!

A record–breaking 5,700 groomers recently gathered at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania to attend Groom Expo–the largest grooming show in the world.

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.