Mobile Grooming

Mobile Dog Grooming: How to Manage Your Van During Extreme Weather Months

Mobile Dog Grooming: How to Manage Your Van During Extreme Weather Months

There are struggles for mobile groomers during extreme weather temperatures, whether it be cold or hot. After living in various states of the country I have experienced all degrees of weather. Here are some tips for mobile groomers that I hope will help your grooming business run smoothly.

What Is the "Puppy Cut" & How Groomers Can Satisfy Pet Owners

What Is the "Puppy Cut" & How Groomers Can Satisfy Pet Owners

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…

Mixing Up Doodle Grooms

Mixing Up Doodle Grooms

With so many mixed breeds coming into grooming salons it can be difficult to decide how to groom them. They all can look very different due to the differences in structure, coat type and texture. However, all dogs have the…

How Do I Become A Faster Groomer?

How Do I Become A Faster Groomer?

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…

All in the Life of a Dog Groomer

All in the Life of a Dog Groomer

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…

Knowledge Plus Confidence Equals SUCCESS

 Knowledge Plus Confidence Equals SUCCESS

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…

Staying Warm in Your Mobile Grooming Van: Oil-Filled Radiator Tips

Staying Warm in Your Mobile Grooming Van: Oil-Filled Radiator Tips

There is no reason to be cold inside! We all know how important it is to keep our mobile grooming vans toasty. There is nothing worse than frozen pipes and water heaters, not to mention cold gloppy shampoo that makes dogs...

Dog Days Of Summer

Dog Days Of Summer

Summer is here and the heat is on.  Our clients are very concerned about keeping their pets cool and comfortable.  If you are having trouble removing the undercoat from...