PetQuest is the best resource for groomers in the midwest. There are great seminars to further your education, challenging competitions and shopping galore! If you are serious about the pet care industry, you will want to be here!
y dog looks so white after you bathe him.” “My dog stays clean a lot longer after he’s been groomed by you.” “My dog smells great for a long time after his appointment.”
Maria Zakharchenko always knew her career would involve animals. She trained as a veterinarian in Ukraine, earning a diploma as a doctor of veterinary medicine and preparing for a life in clinics and surgery rooms. But when she became a mother, the realities of veterinary…
When Flint Beamon and Jeff Springer came up with the idea of Barkin’ Creek Dog Kitchen & Bath back in 2015, the duo wasn’t just trying to open another dog business, they were trying to rethink what “care” meant for dogs and the people who…
Grooming is serious work; important work, and it can really take a toll on you. It is a full-body, full-heart experience that demands physical strength, technical skill, emotional intelligence, problem-solving and a boat load of patience.
For Shannon Burr Desreuisseau, owner of A Muddy Paw Pet Salon in New Milford, Connecticut, a life centered around animals seemed almost inevitable.
The atmosphere of a professional grooming salon is a precise blend of art and chaos: the gentle whir of clippers, the humid warmth of the drying room, the shimmer of freshly washed coats. We invest heavily in the tools that make this magic happen, and…
For many professional groomers, the leap into mobile grooming is fueled by a desire for greater freedom, control, and a more personalized experience for both the groomer and the pet. Today’s mobile groomers are embracing rapid evolution in power systems, and design and technology advancements…
Grooming dogs with fuzzy faces is fun, but it comes with some challenges. One of the biggest is what to do about the fur that curls under the lip line. These clumps of hair get wet, stained and smelly, and can even irritate the dog’s…
A significant new trend is emerging in the contest ring for grooming competitions: greater access to and focus on rare dog breeds. In a world that seems to be consumed by everything “doodled,” it is encouraging to see professional groomers taking the time to learn…
