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Marci Wanta is a competitive groomer and owner of Blossom Pet Salon in Verona, WI.  Does this sound familiar? You drop your dog off at the groomer and ask for a long, fluffy trim. BUT the groomer says, “Your dog is matted. We’ll need to go short today.” Bummer! You really wanted to leave them long. And you even waited longer than their last groom, so you could grow their hair to the length you liked. Well…what caused that matting in …

For over 20 years, pet groomers around the world have referenced Notes from the Grooming Tableby Melissa Verplank. Groomer's Choice is excited to announce this best-selling grooming guide is now available in digital format thanks to Paragon Pet School. Notes from the Grooming TableDigital Experience provides the same incredibly helpful information, but with even easier access. Different from any other e-book, the Digital Experience was created with YOU in mind. It is fully interactive and o …

If you’ve chosen pet grooming as your career, continued education is one of the most important aspects of success and happiness.I remember being that young groomer going to my first trade show; talking to people with the same love and interests as me and being blown away at my first seminar. I thought I was a pretty decent groomer and had already learned a lot…until that day. After that show, I was hooked and found learning more about grooming was a never-ending addiction. Even to this day, I en …

Let's be honest, grooming senior pets can be stressful and scary – for everybody!Here are my top four ways to creating a more comfortable experience for senior pets during the grooming process: 1. Understand Their Specific Needs Ensuring you have a clear understanding of the animal’s medical or physical needs is essential for safety and comfort. It's common for older pets to have an array of medical and physical problems. Having an open conversation with their owners beforehand will put their mi …

As featured in the Groomer's Choice VIG Magazine: Vol 1, Ed 2, Summer 2023Some of the most important pieces of equipment groomers use everyday are dryers. Whether you use a stand dryer and/or high velocity dryer, daily maintenance is key to long-lasting equipment.Both the stand and the high velocity dryer should have their filters cleaned daily. If they are in a salon and out in the open, they really should be cleaned after every dog to keep dirt, dander and hair from building up in the unit. I …