Jumping Jacks
Recently Jack visited my grooming shop and landed on the table of one of my newer groomers. Jack is a nervous little fellow of snub nose, small dog, no–you–can’t–touch–me–there descent, and his visit proved true to that statement.
Tools of the Trade: An In-Depth Look at Pet Grooming Tools
We’ve all heard the old saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But when it comes to the world of pet grooming tools, that saying couldn’t be further from the truth!
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Groomer to Groomer Asked Facebook… Which Grooming Tool Can’t You Live Without?
“My electric table! I have to sit down to groom, so being able to adjust table height easily is nice. I also work alone, so I need it to get big dogs on my table, and we have an extra which I use to get them in the tub.”
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Tax Write-Offs, Deductions & Depreciable Expenses: What’s the Difference?
Gina attends her favorite trade show each year. She eagerly anticipates seeing new products; she makes lists that include supplies such as shampoos, bows and brushes.
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The Most Important Grooming Tool: You!
If someone asks you what your most important tool is, what will you answer? Do you say that it is your favorite ‘go–to’ scissors, your clipper vacuum system, HV dryer or specialty brush?
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Yeast Dermatitis: What Groomers Should Know
When then skin is disrupted by disease, hormonal upsets, and sometimes injury, M. pachydermatis can become overgrown on the skin and cause itching, discomfort, hair loss and, in many cases, secondary infections.
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The Latest & Greatest: Today’s “Must–Have” Grooming Gadgets
Dear Michell, I don’t get to go to very many grooming trade shows. I feel like I am missing out on the newest and greatest tools. Do you have a list of must–haves?
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AKC Government Relations Department Working with You to Ensure Laws Are Fair & Reasonable
Groomers and pet professionals work hard to provide the finest care for pets and the highest levels of customer service to pet owners.
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Spaniels in the Salon
Oftentimes in the grooming salon we are faced with opting to clipper Spaniel coats for a multitude of reasons. In this month’s tutorial, I will offer suggestions on how to maintain the integrity of a Spaniel coat while honoring the client’s wishes for a shorter length of haircut.
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Intergroom Continues the 2019 Upward Trend of Grooming Show Growth
Mechanicsburg, PA – Sponsored by Groomers Helper, Intergroom, which took place in April at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, attracted over 2,800 groomers making it the 3rd largest grooming show in the world behind Barkleigh Production’s Groom Expo and Groom Expo West.
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Learning Patience in Grooming Dogs
After 23 years in the grooming industry you begin to notice that patience is a learned behavior. Some of us may be naturally inclined to be more patient than others, but I firmly believe that it can be developed in anyone.
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PetQuest 2019 Preview
PetQuest is unique to the grooming show world in that it is the only show that takes place in a completely dog friendly location. Whether you bring your dog or not, the feel and atmosphere of the show is very friendly and down to earth.
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