No Time to Learn? Then You’re Standing Still

How many times do we hear clients say, “I don’t have time to brush my dog”?

We shake our heads because we know what happens when brushing gets skipped: knots, discomfort, and a bigger problem down the line.

Now flip that mirror back at yourself. When you say, “I don’t have time for education,” you’re doing the exact same thing to your skills.

Your Scissors Aren’t the Only Thing That Needs Sharpening

Every groomer knows the difference sharp scissors make. It’s the same with your skills. Keep learning and everything flows. Stop, and you’ll feel the drag.

Coats Keep Growing. So Should You.

A dog’s coat doesn’t stop growing just because life gets busy. Ignore it, and you’re dealing with mats. Keep up with it, and you get shine and manageability. Your knowledge is the same.

If you give it regular attention, it builds into something beautiful and strong. Leave it too long, and trying to untangle yourself later is painful and slow.

Boredom Is a Warning Sign

Let’s be honest: doing the same grooms, on the same clients, day in and day out can get boring. That boredom is a signal. It’s your brain telling you it’s time to stretch.

Learning is how you keep your work interesting. It’s how you discover new styles, pick up smarter ways of handling, or learn techniques that protect your body. It gives you that spark back, the reminder of why you started grooming in the first place.

Time Isn’t the Problem

Here’s the hard truth: time is rarely the real barrier. Every groomer finds hours each week to scroll socials, binge a show, or fuss over the same haircut again and again. If you can make time for that, you can make time for 20 minutes of learning.

And those 20 minutes add up. One tutorial a week turns into 50 hours of development a year. That’s more than a full work week of sharpening your skills without ever stepping out of your salon.

Learning Deserves Its Own Space

Think about all the non-negotiables in your routine:

• You disinfect tools because hygiene matters.

• You sweep up because the salon has to function.

• You book clients because that’s the core of the job.

Education belongs in that same category. Not optional, not “when I get a spare moment.” Non-negotiable.

Put it in your calendar like an appointment. Protect that space. Because your future self, and every dog that jumps onto your table, will thank you for it.

3 Quick Ways to Fit Learning Into Your Week

1. Swap one scroll for a skill
   Next time you find yourself mindlessly scrolling, stop. Open a tutorial instead. Ten minutes of focused learning beats ten minutes of thumb-flicking any day.

2. Pair it with routine tasks
   Listening while you tidy your tools, fold towels, or clean the salon floor turns chores into training time. Audio and video learning doesn’t always need your eyes glued to the screen.

3. Book it like a client
   Pick a regular time each week, Sunday night, Tuesday lunch break, or one evening after work, and block it in your calendar. Treat it like a paying client and don’t cancel on yourself.

Learn Anywhere, Anytime

Here’s the best part: education doesn’t have to mean giving up your whole weekend or travelling across the country for a seminar. With igroomhub, you can learn anywhere that suits you.

• Use the app on your phone for quick, on-the-go study in bed, on the train, or while you have a cuppa.

• Want the full seminar experience? Stream our tutorials straight to your smart TV. You can literally attend a seminar in your own lounge room, pausing and rewinding as much as you need.

Learning has never been more accessible. It’s not about finding if you have time, it’s about choosing when and where you want to learn.

Ask Yourself This

Next time you’re tempted to tell yourself you don’t have time, ask:
→ Do I want to be the groomer who keeps growing?
→ Or the one stuck on repeat, slowly getting duller, waiting for things to change on their own?

The choice is yours. Learning won’t magically happen unless you make space for it. Give it that space. You deserve it.

If you’re thinking, “Alright, I’m in - but where do I even start?” The answer’s simple. Join igroomhub. From quick tips to full-length seminars in your lounge room, it’s the easiest way to keep growing as a groomer.

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