Most seasoned groomers have learned the hard way how to handle the term “puppy cut”. This is a term that pet owners use all the time. If you ask 10 pet owners what they think this trim is you will get 10 different answers. In fact, if you ask 10 groomers what their version of a puppy cut is you will most likely get 10 different opinions as well…
As an educator in the industry I receive countless emails and private messages on Facebook from groomers with very common questions. One of the biggest questions I receive is “How do I become a faster groomer?” Many salon owners and corporate stores push their groomers to be more productive. From a business perspective it is understandable. However, each…
The scare of COVID-19 has forced many businesses to come to a screeching halt. The pet grooming industry has always prevailed in difficult times. People love their pets and seem to always make sure they are taken care of. But while many are quarantining, where does this leave us as dog groomers? Some business have been forced to close…
The client must develop trust in their groomer. Trust that everything is getting done that should be done. They must also be happy with the grooming at each visit. Then it suddenly happens. My clients come in, chit chat for a few minutes, their dog is happy to see me, the dog and I play for a few minutes, then I…
It is so exciting to take on that new little puppy into our clientele. We start out developing a good relationship with the puppy, ensuring that it has a positive grooming experience. I will never forget the look on the owner’s face once they see their little scruffy puppy transformed with their first haircut! It’s one of the most rewarding moments in the life of a pet groomer. Over the course of the first few grooming appointments, we give…
I simplify grooming dogs in this latest video series, which along with the book Dog Grooming Simplified, is a must have for all groomers. Would you like to learn about what the DGS Video covers and how it is the ultimate companion for the book? Jodi explains how and why she developed this special series in this blog post!
The first time I went through certification testing I was a fairly new groomer with only two years under my belt. I certified with ISCC which took me two years to complete at my own pace receiving my Master Pet Stylist status (MPS). I gained so much knowledge from the program that it just made me so eager to learn more. Then I certified with…
From time to time I believe that all groomers have come to dread grooming that one certain dog. You know… the one that shows up once a year and is a solid pelt, or the one that is always matted and hates to be brushed, and then there is always the one that has to be muzzled through the entire grooming process, including the bath. We all have had that special client. What I have learned over the years is that it is okay to say “no”.
