Mixing Up Doodle Grooms
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…
2020, A Year to Remember... or a Year to Forget
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…
Communication is Key for Dog Groomers and Their Clients
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…
Getting the "Itch"
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
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…
