Making Masterpieces Out of Nightmares in Record Time – Part One
by Dave Campanella, Best Shot Pet Products Like you, I certainly have volumes of stories to share that many groomers could relate to. My experience with matted hair dates back…
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Sanitation for Grooming Operations
by Mary Oquendo CMPTI, CCS Back when I was a baby groomer, I was fortunate enough to have mentors who impressed upon me the importance of cleaning and sanitation. As…
Selecting a Pet Grooming School
by Grooming Business in a Box® www.groomingbusinessinabox.com Before you take your first step on the career path into the grooming industry you must make vitally important decisions which will affect…
Incorporating Reiki into a Grooming Practice
by Mary Oquendo CMPTI “But you look so normal.” I hear this from time to time when I discuss Reiki and other forms of energy healing. I never take offense,…
Salaries 101 for Pet Groomers
by Grooming Business in a Box® www.groomingbusinessinabox.com From a grooming management point of view salary wages are easier to work with when forecasting operating expenses. Commission involves more guesstimating while…
Crispy Legs: Cat Grooming
by Danelle German CFMG, CFCG I am frequently asked about the placement of leg lines on a lion cut. Is there a…
Monarch Butterfly Metamorphosis: Creative Grooming
Pictorial Study of Creative Techniques by Justine Cosley of NAPCG Here is the photo of the inspiration for the design. …
Where Are the IC Contracts?
by Grooming Business in a Box® www.groomingbusinessinabox.com In most instances when hiring a pet groomer as an independent contractor (IC), the law does not require a written contract. In the…
Train Your Clients
by Kathy Sanders NCMG When I get a new client it comes to my attention that they are accustomed to getting their dogs back quickly. They are confused about delivery…
Silicones – A Quest for Truth – Part Two
by Barbara Bird CMG Safety of Cosmetic Silicones In Part One of the quest for truth regarding silicone ingredients, several types of silicones were identified and discussed the properties of…