“Clean Up” with a Self-Serve Pet Wash
Would you like to boost your income without grooming more pets? Well, that’s a no-brainer—who wouldn’t?? Offering self-serve bathing could […]
Kathy Hosler
Kathy Hosler opened her shop in 1971 when she was just nineteen years old. She has built a terrific business and is still actively grooming today. Kathy is also a feature writer for Groomer To Groomer and Pet Boarding & Daycare Magazines, and has been nominated twice for the Barkleigh Honors Journalist of the Year Award as well as a Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award for Grooming Journalist.
Cleaning and Disinfecting: What We’ve Learned Since COVID 19
Cleanliness and sanitation have always been foundational necessities for a successful business. However, since the appearance of COVID-19, they are […]
The Voices of Experience: Invaluable Advice for Greenhorn Groomers
When you begin your career in grooming, you are passionate, optimistic and full of enthusiasm. But no matter how much […]
The Corky Incident
The day got off to a great start for Jill and her staff. All the dogs had arrived on time […]
Kathryn Dixon: Driven to be the Best
“If I’m going to do something, I have to do the best job that I can possibly do,” says Kathryn […]
It’s Easy to Learn the Hard Way
If you don’t use your equipment properly or wear protective gear when you should, you may face unpleasant and permanent […]
Groom Expo 2021: It’s Good to Be Back!
Photos by Animal Photography “The classes, the people, the vendors…my head is still spinning trying to absorb everything,” exclaims first–time […]
Starting off Right with Hiring and Keeping Good Employees
Jenny was beginning to hate her job. There was new drama every day. The other groomers gossiped, complained and bickered […]
Remembering Frank Rowe: Ultra, Extra Nice Guy
“Frank was just one of those people that would climb a mountain and reach back and help you up,” says […]
How Do You Save Time?
At a recent gathering of groomers, our topic of discussion found its way to how busy everyone there was. The […]
Living the 5-by-5 (Rule)!
It was Friday and I had six pets to groom. They were all good dogs who come in on a […]
What It Takes to Be Pooch Perfect
“Being on Pooch Perfect was the most amazing and incredible experience of my life—and also the hardest thing I’ve ever […]