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.

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…

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…

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…

Being this time of year… You may think this blog is about something that is “going around”.  Actually this is about the “itch” to learn, compete and become the best groomer you can. As a new groomer with very little knowledge or experience I found myself…

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…

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...

Mobile grooming should be all about convenience.  The more convenient we become to the pet owner the more often they will have their dogs groomed.  I can remember many of my clients that started their dogs...

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...