One of my clients now refers to me as her dog’s “dealer”. As in, making sure I bring the weed treats when I come for his appointment. However, I make it clear that the “weed” treats are not medical marijuana but CBD oil infused treats.
CBD Oil for Pets: Is It Safe? Is It Legal? Read More
Growling and hissing after a groom happens quite often in multiple cat households. Since the feline’s strongest sense is smell, anytime one cat smells different, the other cats in the home won’t “recognize” her.
Hissy Fits & How to Profit from Them Read More
We’ve all heard the old rhyme: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, if you’ve ever spent much time in a salon atmosphere, you may disagree with the wisdom this rhyme imparts.
Salon Soap: Handling Drama & Gossip in the Salon Read More
From a dog’s point of view, obeying a command boils down to two simple problems; “What do you want me to do?” and “What do I get, if I do it?” To put this in human terms, the dog needs information about what to do and a motivation why he should do it.
Clicker Training: What’s It All About? Read More
It seems to me that the world is mostly made up of two kinds of people; those who are naturally organized, and those who are not. Sadly, I fall into the latter category, while dearly wishing to belong in the former.
Organizing Tips for the Grooming Environment Read More
Cutting the nails on some dogs is as easy as picking up a paw and trimming or Dremeling each nail, but there are too many dogs that do not take to nail care that easily.
Nailed It: a Groomer’s Guide to Preparing Dogs for Nail Trims Read More
Grooming products come in every conceivable size and shape of container. Gallon jugs, tubes, jars and bottles are some of the many ways our products are delivered to our shops and salons.
Dirty Shampoo!?! Keeping Your Cosmetics Clean Read More
Dear Michell, I feel like my employees are missing opportunities for add-on services that could add up to good income for both me and my employees. Do you have any ideas of areas to focus on?
Add-On Services: (And Getting Your Employees to Sell Them) Read More
There is so much talk lately about licensing for our industry. We have many different wonderful grooming associations to belong to. We have many ways to become certified in breeds, breed groups and even in species specific grooming. We do have some options for those that choose to continue to educate themselves as pet groomers/ stylists.
A Higher Elevation: Pet Groomers & State Licensing Read More
PetQuest is already a very unique show that is considered by many groomers to be their favorite. It has a laid back, comfortable and causal feel to it that is unmatched. “I don’t know if it is because it takes place in the summer, and going away feels like a vacation at the time,” states Barkleigh president Todd Shelly, “Or, if is the fact that this Holiday Inn is the most dog friendly facility, or a combination of those and other factors, but this show is always a lot of fun.”
Barkleigh productions is excited to announce the July debut of the bi-monthly PetVet Magazine. The magazine will celebrate the wonderful, complex and interesting people that make up the veterinarian industry.
Barkleigh Productions to Debut PetVet Magazine Read More
Ask any groomer, and they will tell you that their tools are their lifeline. Many talented groomers recognize that they can achieve better results by utilizing better tools. Groomers love discussing their tools: clippers, shears, dryers, slickers, even nail trimmers.
5 Tools Everyone in the Pet Grooming Business Should Be Using Read More