Groomers Operations and Resources Blog

Head stuck in the sand? Don’t worry - we have answers! This is where 50+ combined years of Dog Grooming business, ideas, dilemmas, questions and musings lives

 
Melanie Thompson Melanie Thompson

Lonely?

Often, we associate loneliness with the physical state of being alone. However, loneliness is primarily a state of mind, which is good news because it suggests that we can address it even when we can't change our physical circumstances.

Read More
Anna Harch Anna Harch

A Groomers Guide to Healthy Snacking

When your clipper battery starts dying, you recharge it. But the workhorse behind your clippers often gets overlooked - the groomer! It’s just as important to keep your body fueled as it is the tools in your arsenal, if not more.

Read More
Anna Harch Anna Harch

Pet Grooming and Hair Splinters

Not only are hair splinters painful (you will normally feel them before you see them), but they can result in infection which can then trigger an immune response from the body.

Read More
Anna Harch Anna Harch

Grooming Dogs that are having Chemotherapy

When grooming these dogs, it's important to take extra precautions because chemotherapy can weaken a dog's immune system and make them more susceptible to infections and other health issues.

Read More
Anna Harch Anna Harch

Compassion Fatigue

There are many reasons why people become dog groomers. Money, flexibility, opportunity, environment, but there is one thing most will ultimately have in common: they want to help dogs.

Read More
Anna Harch Anna Harch

Work Life Balance

“It must be so much fun playing with dogs all day!” - said everyone who isn’t in the industry.

Read More
Natalie West Natalie West

Coping with Anxiety

Many groomers will often take home conflict from a staff member or client. We also deal with difficult animal welfare situations and a host of other daily stresses.

Read More

“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.”

ERIC HOFFER