As pet groomers, most have experienced lifting a dog to put it on the grooming table or in the tub and feeling a twinge in their back. Many dogs are less than excited about being lifted and show their displeasure by twisting and squirming, which makes that lift much more challenging. There are steps groomers can take to help keep their backs healthy.
Currently trending in the industry are some tools that keep pets safer and make our jobs easier.
In the last few weeks, during late autumn 2023, the news has been filled with reports of an unusual infectious respiratory disease affecting dogs in many states nationwide. The symptoms are typical of respiratory infection, including coughing, fever, and discharge from the nose and eyes.
If you work in a grooming business with other people, chances are that there will be some conflict between coworkers at some point. Conflict situations can affect people's productivity in the workplace and, if left unresolved, can cause permanent ill-will that may make one or more employees leave the business. It is difficult to find accomplished pet care professionals, so keeping harmony in the workplace is important.
You work hard and do your best, so finding that a customer has left a bad review of your business can be terribly disheartening. What is the best way to handle a review that poorly reflects your business?
Some groomers offer add-on services that customers can purchase in addition to their basic full grooming price. Add-ons are services or goods used in addition to a standard full-service groom.
Pet groomers depend on various tools to practice their craft correctly, and good quality shears are a must-have. Because shears are something we depend on, we should know the proper terms of their parts and how to best take care of them.
There are a limited number of pets hardworking groomers can style in one day, but by selling a few retail items to your existing customers, you can quickly increase your income without adding a single pet to your busy schedule.
Your customer arrives with his dog and a bottle of shampoo from the veterinarian. “Can you please use this? Thumper is one itchy dog, and his doctor wants us to try this to see if it helps.” Read on to see the best way to proceed.
Novice groomers often struggle with setting patterns on breeds such as Schnauzers, Scottish and other terriers, and Spaniels. Properly blending pattern trims like these is an essential skill that will elevate a groom from “meh” to “marvelous!”
