I confess…I am a stripper. I know, shocking as it may seem, I love to hand strip, roll coats, pluck and twist. Whew, feels good to confess that I use a stripping knife and stripping tools a lot in my grooming, and sometimes even on non-terrier breeds!
Confession; I’m A Stripper Read More
There are not many things that are more rewarding to me than caring for an elderly pet that has given their life in service to their companions. Caring for them is one of my greatest joys and pleasures.
The Twilight Years: Caring For The Elderly Pet Read More
“Dear Michell, I have been grooming for about 11 years and I went to the doctor the other day. I was telling my doctor about my various ailments. My Doctor said to me, “sounds like you need to find a new profession”, and then he laughed.
Taking Care Of Your Groomer-Body Read More
Management of any business can be intimidating and exhausting for even the most seasoned Pet Professional. After all, many of us started our Pet Businesses because we preferred interacting with Pets rather than People. There is no shame in knowing where your passion lies—this series will spotlight common issues and solutions to help you manage your Business and staff more seamlessly and effortlessly.
The Green Side Of Grooming – Part 1: Management Read More
Looking for a fun way to surprise customers and help your shop stand out this fall? Be bold and festive with your very own Groom-O-Lantern! Whether you are a beginner or pumpkin carving master, you will be set to start a new tradition with our groomable dog templates.
Five years ago, Milena Bermudez of South Amboy, New Jersey, never dreamed that her creative grooming would be featured on the Netflix original series, Orange is the New Black, or that her skills would be showcased in the new Hugh Jackman movie, The Greatest Showman.
Creative Grooming On The Big Screen: Milena Bermudez & Jameson Kon Read More
Grooming clients trust and depend on their groomer’s advice for their pet’s health and well–being and yet few groomers take advantage of those income generating opportunities. It’s not because groomers don’t want the additional income.
The Art Of Pet Retailing For Groomers Read More
I have worked with dogs since 1977. I have handled tens of thousands of dogs—many of them dangerous. There is an old piece of folk–wisdom I have heard hundreds of times. The ‘wisdom’ includes a term that is almost universally accepted and rarely challenged.
Scare-Less Or Scar-Less: How Dogs Interpret Human Fear Read More
I join you in groaning when you see an article about the winter holidays when fall is just beginning, but there is a method to my madness! November and December are traditionally a very busy time for groomers. Sometimes too busy.
Setting Yourself Up For A Winning Winter Grooming Season Read More
In the old days, us groomers used Dawn dish soap, Johnson’s baby shampoo, Goop, alcohol and other unhealthy ingredients on cats. Thankfully we have come a long way and shampoo manufacturers have stepped up to the plate and designed safer alternatives for us to use.
Cats & Shampoo: Know What’s In The Bottle Read More
As professionals, we are constantly striving to bring the best to our clients. At least we should be trying, as sometimes it’s a fine line that separates us from our competition.
Shampoos: A Rainbow Of Choices Read More
You’ve been grooming Fluffy since she was a puppy. Now she’s 12 and the last couple of grooms you noticed that she is a little agitated when you turn on the high velocity (HV) dryer. Maybe her vision is not as good or her hearing is deteriorating.
Pet Seizures In The Grooming Salon Read More