Techniques

Styling up the Shih Tzu Shave-Down

We all get those clients that just want their dog shaved down as short as possible. I get many of […]
What About the Scottish Deerhound?

On numerous occasions, I have seen posts on grooming forums with questions from groomers who just don’t know what to do with […]
How Many People Does It Take to Bathe a Cat?

As professional cat groomers, the number of people it takes to get the job done is no joking matter. Some […]
The “Guess What” Groom

Sometimes as groomers we have to play a guessing game with our clients. They will walk in and exclaim, “Guess […]

The Brittany Spaniel Pet Trim

Brittany Spaniels are a breed that can cause confusion among pet groomers as far as how they should be trimmed. […]

Pet Terriers: Classic Clippered Terrier Trim

We see plenty of terrier clients in the salon whose owners simply are not interested in the maintenance or price […]

Asian Style: Cupid Cutie

Asian Style grooms are very popular in the grooming salon. For me, I love to use this style on dogs […]

When Tippy Is Nippy

The words that pet owners use to convey information to their groomer can sometimes be a bit amusing. “Tippy can […]

Turn Your Holidays from Help! to Happy: The Benefits of Bath-Only Appointments

We’ve all been there—it’s the week before Christmas, you’ve been booked solid for months and the phone is ringing off […]

What’s up with the Mod Con?

The Modified Continental (MC) trim seemed to come out of the woodwork the last couple of years, yet it has […]

Tandem at the Table

When I was a kid, my dad used to say, “If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” […]

Chinese Crested Bikini Bod

The Chinese Crested dog isn’t one that you would normally see in the grooming salon, but I am hoping that […]

Groom-O-Lanterns

Looking for a fun way to surprise customers and help your shop stand out this fall? Be bold and festive […]

Cav-And-Cock-A-Doodle-Doos!

Louie is a one–year–old Cavalier Poodle mix, commonly referred to as a “Cavapoo.” In modern salons, you will encounter every […]

Clip vs Strip: Is It Ever Acceptable to Clip a Double-Coated Breed?

“Hello there. I’ve just been reading through some articles on double-coated breeds. While I understand that you cannot shave these breeds, what […]

Bichons in the Salon

The Bichon Frisé is a very popular breed in the United States; however, as groomers, we usually see them with […]

Tail Tips

In a book I used to read to my wee daughter was a fox pup named Sammy who had difficulty […]

Corgi Pet Trim

Corgis are a breed that seem to be growing in popularity and are relatively simple to groom in a shop […]

Ladybug Ladybug, Fly Away Home

As Cupcake my Pomeranian has gotten older, I found it necessary, for health reasons, to give her a shorter haircut. So I thought to myself, I may as well take advantage of the cute little ladybug that is my Cupcake and I will just cut in and color one right on her back.

Bone Dry: Dryer Basics for the Pet Grooming Salon

Today’s dryers are very diverse and there are many options to choose from, making it easy to find the perfect fit for your grooming needs.

10 Tips for Danger Free Drying

Experts agree, you can’t achieve an excellent groom unless the dog is beautifully cleaned and correctly dried. The drying process […]

Positively Pomeranian

Pomeranians are a common double coated pet that we see often in the grooming salon. If they aren’t groomed often […]

Spaniels in the Salon

Oftentimes in the grooming salon we are faced with opting to clipper Spaniel coats for a multitude of reasons. In this month’s tutorial, I will offer suggestions on how to maintain the integrity of a Spaniel coat while honoring the client’s wishes for a shorter length of haircut.