When was the last time you went into a store or used a service and were so impressed with the experience that you shared it with friends and family? Or even better, took to your social media pages and posted reviews about them?
How to Rise Above the Average Read More
When it comes to marketing your grooming business, the focus can and should be kept local. This opens up opportunities to let people know just what it is your service has to offer without having to lay out thousands of dollars in advertising.
Marketing Magic: Inexpensive Ways to Promote Your Grooming Business Read More
Sebaceous Adenitis, or SA, is a skin condition that can be found among all dog breeds and is not considered common.
All About Sebaceous Adenitis Read More
How has technology impacted your business? To answer this question, let’s first take a journey into the halls of history of Pet Grooming Business and see how our industry has changed over time.
Technology: A Tour Through Time Read More
Groomers have had a tough year. We are called to work with pets. We try and help them feel better and look good, sometimes in spite of the condition they come to us in. We battle owners who don’t tell us any health concerns that could impact grooming and get mad if we can’t salvage a pelted coat.
The Dangers of Compassion Fatigue Read More
A new puppy owner will experience many exciting firsts with their pup, whether they have owned many dogs before or they are first–time puppy owners. The first vet visit, first outing, first adventure and first puppy class can all be important parts of bonding with the new pup and watching him grow and mature with each new experience.
The Little Talked About Challenges of the Second Groom Read More
Do you remember why you chose a career in the pet care industry? Was it just another way to make money? Or because you saw an ad in a newspaper? Or was it because you love pets and wanted a career in working with them every day?
Reignite Your Passion for the Pet Care Industry Read More
“Hi Michell. I have several new customers with Logotto Romagnolos. They tell me not to brush them. They want them to look messy. They have mountains of information (or misinformation), pictures, videos and print-outs galore. They don’t understand matts. They don’t understand that what they want is impossible! What should I do?” –Connie
Rustic-Coated Breeds: “Natural” vs Matted Read More
As groomers, we really enjoy making a major transformation in our grooms. Sometimes we get those dogs in our salon that have too much hair “here” or too little “there”. We also work on pups that aren’t balanced correctly or have faults that can be easily fixed with hair.
In the next few columns, we’re looking forward to introducing you—or reacquainting you—with the AKC and the wide variety of resources and programs we offer you and the dog–owning public to advance responsible dog ownership, the health and wellbeing of dogs, and assure the future of purpose–bred dogs.
AKC Government Relations: How It Affects the Grooming Industry & What You Can Do to Help Read More
The pet grooming market is experiencing a major boom and showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, the Department of Labor expects the industry to experience an 11% growth through 20231.
Grooming Business Management Software: An Essential Asset to Your Business Read More
Intergroom is an international grooming conference held each year at the Meadowlands Expo Center, and this year it takes place April 11th–14th. It’s a glorious, chic, red carpet event unlike any other grooming expo.
Intergroom: Sponsored by Groomers Helper Read More