To Clip or Not to Clip
by Barbara Bird CMG As the summer heats up, so does the conversation among groomers about the pros and cons of clipping down double-coated dogs. Summer is the season for…
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What We Know and Don’t Know About Canine Hair Growth
By Barbara Bird CMG We know that hair goes through four stages: During anagen or growth phase the hair is attached to the dermal papilla, the source of growth. This…
The American Cocker Spaniel Head Piece by Jodi Murphy
It wasn’t until I started working with breeders and competing in the grooming contest ring that I really understood how much detail work there is in perfecting the American Cocker…
Cat Grooming Basics
by Danelle German, CFMG, CFCG The grooming industry places a huge importance on the level of knowledge, understanding and skills obtained by professional dog groomers. However, when it comes to…
Financing a Mobile Grooming Vehicle
by John Stockman, Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions Financing a grooming vehicle can sound intimidating, complicated and downright scary, but it doesn’t have to be if you know the rules ahead…
Creative Sheep Grooming
It’s true! Here’s the proof! The picture says it all.