Groomers tend to be very bonded to their pets which means it can be especially hard on us when a pet dies. Everyone handles grief differently but it’s important not to let your's affect your work and professionalism. Here are a few tips on handling that situation.
No doubt about it, most pet owners are very concerned about their pet's claws. I feel reasonably sure that one reason we have such a loyal clientele is that we pay extra attention to those nails with every groom. So here are some suggestions for ways that you can up your claw care game!
Everyone’s heard the old adage Time is Money – and it’s true. If you can get more dogs done in less time you will make more money. Here’s a few ideas on how.
In hot and humid weather, dogs are more likely to get acute moist dermatitis, or pyotraumatic. What can you recommend to help the problem?
Do you have a favorite old slicker brush? The one you grab first when you start on almost every dog? If you give it a hard look, do you see that there are bent, twisted and missing tines? I know it's hard, but it's time to let it retire. Damaged tines on brushes can scratch and injure delicate skin. They can also cause harm to that fur you are trying to take good care of by damaging the hair shaft's cuticle as you work. I know it's hard to say goodbye, but it's time to retire that tired old brush and replace it with a new, unblemished one.
We all fall in love with our four-legged clients. Even those that might be a bit harder to love are as familiar to us as our own pets in some ways. When a client’s pet dies, we often grieve with them...
Are you looking for some simple easy-to-do tips to make your grooming more efficient, easier, or just mor enjoyable? Check out these easy tips!
Flea combs might not seem like a very important tool. They are small, inexpensive, and seemingly not terribly useful, right? Think again!
What’s the best shear? That’s one of the most talked about questions in the grooming industry, and a place where you can spend a LOT of money. We all want the absolute best in shears...
Experienced groomers know that the time and skill put into preparing a dog for grooming is the cornerstone to good results. A great groom cannot happen on a pet that has not been cleaned and dried correctly. Getting a clean pet dried appropriately takes a lot of time, but tools are available to make the job go much quicker.
