10 Things Successful Groomers Know
What sets successful groomers apart from those who are struggling? I asked a gaggle of my favorite outstanding groomers this […]
Grooming Matters
Dealing with Demands
“I’ve been disappointed by every groomer I’ve taken my dogs to,” the owner of two large doodles recently said when […]
Meet the American Hairless Terrier
One reason there are so many pet groomers on social media is that we like to look at dogs. Groomers […]
Then & Now: Grooming Industry Innovation
It is a wonder to me how much the pet grooming industry has changed since the first time I picked […]
Grooming the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
A medium–sized, scruffy–looking hunting breed, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not a frequent visitor to most grooming shops. We have […]
The Trouble with (Scottish Terrier) Tufts
When pet groomers compare notes about working on different breeds, there are some common threads that pop up. Pugs seem […]
What About Whiskers?
All dogs and cats have whiskers, even the hairless breeds. The proper name for them is vibrissae, and there is […]
Grooming on a Smaller Scale
This year’s pandemic caused many groomers across the country to have to shut down for weeks or months. During that […]
Groomers Go the Distance: Learning in the Time of Social Distancing
The dark cloud of the worldwide pandemic has not been without its silver lining. New opportunities for continuing education—already on […]
Fear of Trying Something New
Did you know there is a word for the fear of trying something new? It is neophobia. In our industry, […]
10 Tips for Keeping Your Cool This Summer
Take a career that is physically strenuous and is often conducted in confined, humid spaces, add in the warm air […]
Creating Your Personal Brand
It all started out with one innocent comment made by a customer. She owns a popular restaurant, and she, my […]