“There but for the grace of God go I.” -John Bradford
How many times have we said this to ourselves when we hear of a tragedy in another groomer’s shop? But how many of us are really prepared to handle that situation?
Tragedy In The Grooming Shop Read More
How can I groom faster?” This is a question both newer and more seasoned groomers often ask me. My first, best answer is this; develop a routine and stick with it. You can and should create a method of doing things that makes sense to you and works well for you, but if you’d like an example, here is the routine I follow on almost every dog that I groom:
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The English Springer Spaniel and the English Cocker Spaniel, although originating together, gained distinction in the early 1900’s with the Kennel Club of England. The American Kennel Club went on to recognize the English Springer Spaniel into the sporting group about eight years later.
English Springer Spaniel Read More
Taking care of all the things I use my trimmer for at once is a time saver. Think of it this way, each time you pick up & put down a tool, you are wasting valuable time.
The New England Grooming Show 2017 Read More
The first thing that a person notices when they enter your salon or mobile unit is how it looks and smells. Good or bad— that first impression is never forgotten.
The Real Dirt On Cleaning Read More
At the same time we want to keep our facilities clean and sanitary, we do not
Keeping It Clean Safetly Read More
Imagine this, your worst nightmare has come true, an animal arrives at your business with an infectious disease unbeknownst to you.
The Importance Of The Clean Cat Salon Read More
The art of being a groomer is to make pets look and smell great. But how you’re grooming shop looks and smells are top criteria pet owners use when deciding whether to return for future visits.
The Best Cleaning Products For Your Salon Read More
Writing an operations manual or a standard operating procedures manual can seem like an overwhelming task, but clearly defining the process of everything that goes on within your business is important for both large and small businesses, and even the solopreneur.
How Do You Operate? Writing An Operations Manual For Your Grooming Business Read More
Feet are the foundation of movement. Paws come into contact with every surface they touch, whether outside or inside, and keeping them in tip top shape is important for the health and well–being of the pets in our care.
For The Love Of Paws: Basic Paw Care Read More
“Hello Michell. I have been grooming for five years and I just attended my first grooming show, Northwest Grooming Show. I was fascinated by the grooming contest. I think I would like to try it but it seems so impossible. I know you used to compete. Do you have any advice?” –Sheila
Adding Hand Stripping To Your Services Read More
Cairn Terriers rank somewhere mid–range of all breed registrations with AKC. Even though not a common breed, Cairn Terriers have graced the silver screen as far back as the mid 1930’s, making notable appearances in dozens of films along side such blockbuster stars as Shirlee Temple, Judy Garland, John Wayne, and Nicole Kidman, to name a few.
The Cairn Terrier Handstrip Read More