Not enough pet groomers know the totally cool, charming, funny, still-relevant, 83-year-old, ex-hippie groomer named Barbara Bird. She was a pioneer in raising groomer consciousness about the science behind what we do and her life has spanned so much of our history. If you are…
Someone recently asked on a grooming social media site, “What are the folds on a dog’s lower lips called?” Several people answered that they are called “flews.” Other people said the flews are the upper lips. I wasn’t sure who was right, so I looked…
The loss of a pet can cause grieving as intense as the loss of a human. Pets are beloved companions.
Mackensie Murphy has established herself as one of the world’s top dog groomers. Her illustrious list of awards and accomplishments makes her passion for the world of dogs quite evident. She has consistently ranked among the top ten competitors on every GroomTeam USA since 2012…
What is it that makes a groomer good at what they do? I pondered this question recently when I was referring a customer whom we could not help to another stylist in our area—someone I considered good at what they do. My curiosity led me…
The loss of a pet can cause grieving as intense as the loss of a human. Pets are beloved companions.
Have you ever stopped to think about how many claws you have trimmed throughout your career? Even if you’ve only been grooming for a few years, the number is probably impressive. The job is pretty straightforward, but there are a variety of tools and products…
Tradeshow season is in full swing with another half a year of shows left to go, and this year has already been a busy one. One of my favorite things about the grooming shows is getting to discover new products and tools that have hit…
Groom Expo 2006 in Hershey, Pennsylvania opened Miguel Valera’s eyes to the possibilities of pet grooming. At the time, he worked in Miami as a vet tech and was doing pet sitting on the side.
The loss of a pet can cause grieving as intense as the loss of a human. Pets are beloved companions.
The loss of a pet can cause grieving as intense as the loss of a human. Pets are beloved companions.
