Blake Hernandez

This is your bread-and-butter dog. You’ve known him for as long as he’s gotten haircuts, and with age comes easy clips for comfort and stress-free grooming. The dog used here comes in for a nice all-over haircut with an old-school, squared-off teddy head. This trim…

When it comes to grooming pets, we can stress over a hundred things—cleanliness, client satisfaction, the perfect finish—but the top concern of every single groom should be safety. And not just safety for the client’s trust in you, but also for the safety of your…

Poodles are a very special breed, every groomer knows that! While every other breed has one or maybe two “acceptable” trims, the poodle has many, as well as an endless amount of “permissible” trims that achieve poodle balance and quality.

As groomers, we are advocates for the health and comfort of the dogs first. But after those two important factors, we like to establish our own styles either for our salons or for each individual dog.

With the start of the new year, people often make resolutions to add new activities and habits to their life, and while this is good, we must also remember that perfecting the basics is the key to success. And with pet grooming, it’s even more…

Bedlington Terriers are a rare breed with a hardcore following. Their trims are super unique and often leave those who are not familiar with them wondering if they are looking at a dog or a sheep. The following will outline a breed standard trim for…

With inflation creeping into every part of our lives, you may have noticed customers trying to make their grooms stretch a bit further by doing some of the grooming themselves at home. And while this can hurt your bottom line, it can also keep dogs…

For me, an add-on is that little something extra that stands out, making your work one of a kind. And, as an added bonus, your clients pay a little more for it. Rainbow ears, tails, or even drop-coat legs can be a super quick and…

N ow of course we have gorgeous Papillons named after their distinctive butterfly ears, but what about giving other dogs this cute and expressive look? Here I’ll demonstrate this ear style on a yorkie, but it can also be executed on other breeds that possess…

Checking in a pet is a crucial part of the grooming process—especially for first-time clients. The following will cover a first-time check-in for both a cat and a dog, including what questions should be asked and how to interpret client answers, as well as the…

The Afghan Hound is the super model of dogs. And while you probably won’t see them cross your grooming table all that often, things like foot bevels, carding undercoat and plucking faces are all good practices to perfect your pooch-primping abilities. If you do have…