When we’re talking about grooming tools, there seems to be very little middle ground regarding swivel shears. Groomers seem to either love or hate them. But why? Why all the love and why the hate? The following aims to give you the knowledge to decide…
Many groomers don’t enjoy grooming cats because they claim they are unpredictable. However, cats are very proud creatures and will 100% tell you what they are feeling. If we are surprised by their actions, we are just not listening.
I used to joke that the hardest part of house-call grooming was backing down strange driveways. And while there may be some merit to that, maintaining professional boundaries and enforcing policies truly was much harder.
IIn the fast-paced world of mobile and house-call grooming, where time is money and we balance producing high-quality grooms with speed, where does conditioning fall? Does every pet need it? Won’t that slow drying time?
As a house-call groomer, the connections we make with our clients and their pets can be far deeper than those made in a salon setting. Being able to see the pet in its own environment and watching their genuine interactions with their family can be…
Most of us are familiar with ergonomics—the science of work—but how does that apply to the actual pets getting groomed? After all, the pets aren’t the ones doing the work.
I t’s time to talk about our favorite tools again: shears! Straights, curves, thinners, chunkers—there’s no shortage of love between groomers and their favorite tool. Here in the U.S., they’re almost taken for granted, but what about shears around the world? What are the differences…
I ’ve always been that “why” kid. I wanted to know how everything worked, why it worked or why something was so. And it’s led me to be glad I live in an age where Google is at my fingertips, and I use it daily.…
Hello groomers! It’s time to talk about something that can seem seriously unsexy: Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE. I said seem because as glamorous as goggles, ear protection and a mask might look, I guarantee that it’s a better look than an eye patch, a…
You hear it everywhere: Self-care is not selfish, take care of yourself first—treat yourself! These anecdotes are usually accompanied by pictures of bubble baths, sheet masks with cucumber slices over the eyes or glasses of champagne. But what if the thought of sitting still makes…
Pet grooming can be a very physically demanding job, even with weight limits. And unless you’re already a fitness enthusiast or wanting to make major life changes, you’re probably not looking to add a workout schedule to your already overbooked life. However, small additions to…
A day in the life of a groomer can seem repetitive: brush out the pet, bathe, dry, brush again, clip, scissor, repeat. Ask five different groomers their process and you’ll probably get five slightly different routines. However, each will have the same goal and end…