Live Grooming Shows Are Back!
We are so excited to finally have live, in-person grooming shows again! The last Barkleigh show was Groom Expo West […]

Barkleigh is the premiere company serving the pet care industry. Barkleigh produces Groomer to Groomer, Pet Boarding & Daycare and PetVet magazines. They produce ten industry trade shows, including Groom Expo, Groom Expo West, Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo, The All American Grooming Show, among others. Barkleigh also has a line of products dedicated to pet care professionals.
We are so excited to finally have live, in-person grooming shows again! The last Barkleigh show was Groom Expo West […]
“Tell Us Your Worst Client Horror Story.”And here are a few of our favorite submissions… “Many years ago, I provided […]
Have you ever considered opening your own mobile grooming salon? Andis Company Educators Dana Chavez–Rey and Cindy Oliver share their […]
Looking for a fun way to surprise customers and help your shop stand out this fall? Be bold and festive […]
If you ask any pet owner, they’ve likely heard of the American Kennel Club. For more than 130 years, the AKC has been the country’s trusted authority on all things dog. But what does that have to do with groomers? More than you may think.
Looking for a fun way to surprise customers and help your shop stand out this fall? Be bold and festive with your very own Groom-O-Lanterns.
Groomers have all heard about the largest grooming show in the world but if you have never experienced Groom Expo personally, it’s something every groomer needs to check out! Treat yourself to the full experience.
Barkleigh productions is excited to announce the July debut of the bi-monthly PetVet Magazine. The magazine will celebrate the wonderful, complex and interesting people that make up the veterinarian industry.
Looking for a fun way to surprise customers and help your shop stand out this fall? Be bold and festive with your very own Groom-O-Lantern! Whether you are a beginner or pumpkin carving master, you will be set to start a new tradition with our groomable dog templates.
September 22 – 25th, 2016
Groom Expo in bucolic, historical Hershey, PA is more than a grooming show – it’s a unique experience for groomers. Groom Expo combines everything you would expect from a top grooming show with an unparalleled camaraderie among people who all share the same passion.
This past June saw another record setting year for PetQuest. Total attendance was up 13% for a total of 1,469 attending groomers. This year also saw 76 different groomers competing, making it the most contest participants in the show’s history. PetQuest took place June 23rd-26th at the Roberts Center in central Ohio. The Roberts Center is known to be a very dog friendly hotel / convention facility.
1949 – 2016
On Saturday, April 23rd 2016 Gary lost his battle with cancer. As the Service and Repair Manger at Ryan’s Pet Supplies, and an industry fixture for over 30 years, he offered his “Tips” and knowledge in the way of videos, seminars and articles in Groomer to Groomer.