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

 
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Dog Groomers WHS

How safely are you working? You might be able to scissor the most magnificent mushroom head known to man, but if you are not working safely then there is no point.

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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.

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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.

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Work Life Balance

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

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Managing difficult staff

You may not solve the problem today, but the door will be well and truly open to creating a pathway to resolution.

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Matted Dogs - Educating Clients + Charging Appropriately

We’ve all been there – when a client arrives for their groom and either doesn’t understand that their dog is matted, or doesn’t understand why it costs them more money.

The common question “why are you charging me more if you’re going to shave it off anyway?”

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Dog Grooming Competitions

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, participating in grooming competitions can offer a wide range of benefits

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Work Attire

Are you dressed for success? Smart appearance creates a great first impression for your business, and so does PPE!

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Profit

How can I make more Money in my Grooming Business? There are many ways to maximise your bottom line by outsourcing. Groomers are used to hard work so we often feel like we have to do everything ourselves purely because we can.

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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.

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Client Education Brochures

These brochures not only empower you with knowledge but also help educate your clients about pet care best practices.

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