American Cocker Spaniel Suburban & Field Trims
by Jodi Murphy www.jodimurphy.net The American Cocker Spaniel is the smallest of the sporting dogs. It is a happy merry dog with a tail that never seems to stop wagging.…
Techniques
Insights on Harder-to-Groom Dogs
by Christina Pawlosky I’m often asked about the most difficult types of dogs to groom. I don’t like to think of a particular breed of dog being harder to groom…
Blow Away Your Troubles
The Science Behind HV Drying: De-shedding, De-matting & De-Tangling by Dave Campanella, Best Shot Pet Products www.bestshotpet.com By now you have come to realize shedding and matting are the top reasons…
Mix It Up: A Poodle in Disguise
by Mackensie Murphy As everyday groomers it is safe to say we all grow a little tired of executing the same trims over and over; #4 blade on the body,…
Insights for Winter Grooming
by Christina Pawlosky CMG and Oster® Representative www.osterpro.com I always dread springtime because of those customers that believe their dogs do not need or should not be groomed in winter. The…
Double-Coated Breeds
by Jodi Murphy, Master Pet Stylist, www.jodimurphy.net Article excerpted from Dog Grooming Simplified—Straight to the Point, a new grooming instruction book by Jodi Murphy with over 400 beautiful color photos…
Achieving the Perfect Disguise on Curly Coated Mixed Breeds
Mixed Breeding Grooming by Oster with Christina Pawlosky www.osterpro.com The popular Bichon look can be a great fit for a…
Making Masterpieces Out of Nightmares in Record Time – Part Two
by Dave Campanella of Best Shot Pet Products The Next Step: Your Business Runs On Shampoo Recently, I wrote about how to bathe a matted dog without any pre-brushing…
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…
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,…