From Mangy Mutt to Strut-Your-Stuff!
Many mixed–breed dogs grace our presence these days. There are many terms for them—mutt, mixed–breed, cross, …
Techniques
The Trouble with (Scottish Terrier) Tufts
When pet groomers compare notes about working on different breeds, there are some common threads that …
Too Sexy for My Legs: Setting Feline Leg Lines
Many cat owners want their cats shaved; however, they do not want their cats to look …
Beveled Cocker Spaniel Pet Trim
Cocker Spaniels were originally bred as flushing dogs so their coat and trim are designed to …
All the Stuff to Fluff and Puff
In the thirty years that I’ve been in the grooming industry, I’ve seen so many styling …
Sheltie Summer Send-Off
As the summer months wind down and fall is just beginning, I thought I would highlight …
The Four C’s of Restraint-Free Grooming
There are four main keys to grooming restraint–free. I call them “The Four C’s”: Compassion, Connection, …
Bichon Retirement Trim
In this tutorial, we have an overgrown Bichon Frisé that has retired from the AKC confirmation …
Styling up the Shih Tzu Shave-Down
We all get those clients that just want their dog shaved down as short as possible. …
What About the Scottish Deerhound?
On numerous occasions, I have seen posts on grooming forums with questions from groomers who just don’t know …
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 …
The “Guess What” Groom
Sometimes as groomers we have to play a guessing game with our clients. They will walk …