When we think of self-care, we usually think of things we can do outside of work to make our lives better. Surprisingly, though, there are many things we can do while grooming to make our work easier on our bodies and emotional wellbeing.
It is one thing to have a difficult feline or a demanding owner, yet sometimes we set ourselves up for frustration. If we can manage our equipment and environment, handling a challenging cat or owner goes much smoother.
W hen I first started grooming, I was worried about educating my clients on at-home grooming. My concern was that if I taught cat owners how to comb out their cat or clip their cat’s nails, they would no longer need my services or see…
As the days become longer and warmer, cat owners will begin to notice how much dead coat is around their homes and the clients you have trained to look for signs of shedding and matting will be calling you soon. In the weeks to come,…
Clients become very frustrated when their cats straight out refuse to use the litter box. Families are often at a loss on how to modify the undesirable behavior of litter box avoidance. This is especially true when there have been no changes in the household…
Every day we learn something new. Sometimes we actively seek to learn, other times we learn by our environment. Education truly is an ongoing process.
There is a lot of confusion around the topic of shedding and de-shed services. Understanding why cats shed and how […]
Terminology goes a long way when selling and promoting your add-on options. Clients will often use words like “pee-pee area,” […]
Sanitary trims can be very helpful for felines and their owners. Fecal matter is prevented from being stuck in the […]
Everyone enjoys special things during the holidays, and clients especially like to see their kitty pampered and spoiled to get […]
By working in the cat’s natural environment, house-call grooming gives me the longest window possible to successfully complete every groom […]
Attracting new clients can be overwhelming and tricky. Often we spend money running social media campaigns or advertisements in local […]