Sue Watson is a grooming industry treasure. Her roots in the world of dogs began as a child and she molded the rest of her life to fit her passion. From the conformation show ring to the grooming competition ring, Sue has exceeded her goals…
Once again, we face the age-old tradition of celebrating the new year ahead of us. January is a month that is filled with good intentions of better habits and renewed endeavors of health and fitness. During this time of the year, the world seemingly has…
The loss of a pet can cause grieving as intense as the loss of a human. Pets are beloved companions.
The loss of a pet can cause grieving as intense as the loss of a human. Pets are beloved companions.
Mackensie Murphy has established herself as one of the world’s top dog groomers. Her illustrious list of awards and accomplishments makes her passion for the world of dogs quite evident. She has consistently ranked among the top ten competitors on every GroomTeam USA since 2012…
Tradeshow season is in full swing with another half a year of shows left to go, and this year has already been a busy one. One of my favorite things about the grooming shows is getting to discover new products and tools that have hit…
One of the advantages to having longevity in a particular profession is the opportunity to see how new technology helps to improve the lives of the people working within that profession. As a pet stylist of 35 years, I’ve had that distinct opportunity to see…
Irina Pinkusivich, fondly known around the world as “Pina,” is truly one of the most knowledgeable and skilled pet groomers in the world. As a refugee from the Soviet Union, she came to this country with an open mind and a thirst for success—and she…
T he pain of inflation has unfortunately hit all of us. Our grocery bills have leaped to insane amounts, gas prices have made us want to stay home more and the costs of running a business have mounted, forcing many to raise prices and trim…
I’ve been in the pet grooming industry for 34 years, and the longer I’m in this profession, the fewer lifelong groomers I seem to come across. I remember all those years ago when I would meet people for the first time and we’d exchange basic…
R ecently I received a phone call from a former client. When I say “former,” I don’t mean that she stopped using my services and went to someone else, she was actually a long-time client for whom I had groomed her little Bichon mix for…
