Adult dogs have forty two permanent teeth and cats have thirty. Those teeth are meant to last a lifetime. However, just like people, pets can develop dental problems. What does pet dental health have to do with grooming? Actually, more than you may think.
Pet Dental Health: Something to Smile About Read More
It is inevitable that, as a person, you will change over time—sometimes moving in the right direction and sometimes getting stuck. The world and the people around us change constantly. Change is a part of life.
Choosing to Grow: Christina Duncan’s Story Read More
If the power switch on your computer breaks, the rest of your computer is fine, but you cannot use it. If one wheel falls off your vehicle, you are not going anywhere. If you have one pair of clippers and they break, you can’t groom many of the dogs on your schedule.
Single Point of Failure: Always Have a Backup! Read More
Show of hands: How many of you have been bitten by the pets in your care? I bet most of you, myself included, have raised your hands. But does it have to be that way?
When a Pet Bites: Prevention, Care & Causes Read More
Many of us have seen “bad skin” come through our shop at one time or another and have been frustrated by the lack of improvement. I interviewed seven veterinarians and asked them about the most common skin issues they see.
Treating Skin Infections in the Salon Environment Read More
Intergroom is an international grooming conference held each year at the Meadowlands Expo Center, April 11–14. It’s a glorious, chic, red carpet event unlike any other grooming expo.
Intergroom 2019 Show Preview Read More
Pet Grooming Safety has become a much discussed topic in the past year. As I speak with groomers all over the globe, one common theme resonates—groomers care about the safety and welfare of the pets we service. Public awareness about our industry has brought a lack of oversight and organization into the spotlight.
ABCs, 123s: Reviewing Your Pet Safety Program Read More
“I work from home and groom by appointment only so I lock my front door while I am working on each client so people cannot walk in.
Cats love their tails! Tails convey a cat’s personality and are used for communication and balance. Most cats are very particular when it comes to human intervention with their tails. As groomers, we want to get those tails fluffy and clean for the humans who love them.
Stud Tail in Felines Not Just for Studs Read More
“I attended your seminar about handstripping in April at the NW Grooming Show. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you! I have been able to try more stripping since then. I also bought a carding knife at the show after you showed us one.
What’s All the Fuzz About? Read More
In a previous issue, we covered preparing the coat to begin the handstripping process on a Border Terrier puppy. For the second installment, we are spotlighting a handstrip on an adult Border Terrier in the grooming salon. This will cover pet strips that you can offer your clients every day!
Handstripping the Border Terrier Read More
Northwest Grooming Show, which takes place from March 21st–24th, is a grand event that has grown exponentially, featuring a sold–out tradeshow, seminars by industry pros, and grooming competitions—not to mention the noteworthy location of this superb event, The Murano Hotel.
Northwest 2019 Show Preview Read More