We spend a great deal of time learning how to brush, bathe, dry and properly use grooming equipment. These are essential skills, but they may not be the most important tools we use to build a successful grooming business.
Cats have a remarkable ability to hide illness. Unfortunately, though, they also have a remarkable ability to get into trouble because someone assumed they should be treated like a small dog. Dogs and cats may share our homes, but they do not share the same…
One of the greatest challenges in business is not finding customers—it’s finding and keeping the right people. Likewise, one of the most important decisions an employee makes is choosing the right place to work. Unfortunately, not every hiring decision is made in heaven…
We use shampoos and conditioners every day in our grooming procedures, but do we really know how to use them to our advantage? Understanding how products function, combined with a basic understanding of skin and coat science, can be a game-changer for both our results…
A s the grooming industry evolves, one trend is impossible to ignore: the steady shift from traditional brick-and-mortar salons to mobile grooming. It raises an important question: Is going mobile the right move for you? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your goals, your…
W e live in amazing times where information is everywhere. Pull out your phone, and you can look up anything you can imagine. And with AI, it not only has the ability to research topics but also write articles and present the latest information circulating…
Does your skin start crawling when someone talks about parasites? Do you hesitate when a dog comes in with ticks or a cat has fleas? Most of us would rather not deal with them; however, in the pet care industry, exposure is part of the…
Allergy season is upon us, and many pets will soon be suffering from the spring bloom and changes in weather. However, our “allergy seasons”—spring and fall—are often accompanied by weather changes, particularly increased dryness. That raises an important question: Are we truly dealing with allergies,…
One of the growing concerns in the veterinary field is what they call “compassion fatigue.” Can we really care too much or get tired of caring? The issue is real; in fact, the suicide rate has escalated among veterinarians in recent years with compassion fatigue…
In the animal industry, we strive to do what is best for the pets in our care. But could we unknowingly be doing or not doing something that could cause harm?
A common statement I often hear in the grooming industry is, “I have been grooming for 20(+) years.” But what is the takeaway from that? Does that mean you know everything there is to know? Are you up to date on the newest and latest?…
It’s the week before Christmas, and you don’t even want to answer the phone because it’s either another one of your clients who forgot to book or a competitor’s client that couldn’t get in at another salon. Do you view this as drudgery or a…