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As featured in the Groomer's Choice VIG Magazine: Vol 1, Ed 2, Summer 2023As professional pet groomers, educating our clients to make adequate grooming decisions for their beloved pets is a prerequisite. We know what is best for each pet according to their individual coat type, grooming needs and skin health demands. The challenging part often is using our skillset to persuade pet parents to trust our judgment when assessing the grooming needs of their pet.Let’s face it, my groomer friends, most …

Originally published June 5, 2023As featured in the Groomer's Choice VIG Magazine: Vol 1, Ed 2, Summer 2023 Competitions, education, networking and shopping – just a few, and in my opinion, very important reasons to attend grooming trade shows.Trade shows are hosted throughout the year all throughout the country. While some of the newer trade shows may be a little small, others like Groom Expo in Hershey, Pennsylvania, are absolutely huge. Going to one or several can definitely make a difference …

Originally published May 29, 2023As featured in the Groomer's Choice VIG Magazine: Vol 1, Ed 1, Spring 2023 For detangling jobs big and small, it makes life so much easier to start with great products and tools.The severity of the mats determines whether I break up mats before the bath or if I’m going to put them right in the tub and start my process there.The dog in these photos is a large doodle who unfortunately went a bit longer than usual between grooming visits, resulting in mild to severe …

If you've bathed dogs before, you know just how time consuming it is. But it doesn't have to be that way. Take a look at how simple it is to using the BatherBox bathing system:

Whether you're just starting out in the grooming industry or an established expert, your marketing strategy is essential for getting clients through the door. Marketing tactics are constantly changing, and the things that used to work before may not work now. If you are looking to breathe new life into your shop's marketing strategy, consider these five ways to amp up your grooming business:1. Automate Appointments If you're still booking appointments the old fashioned way, save yourself time …