From the owner’s perspective they are staying close so their dog feels supported. From the dog’s perspective their trusted human appears deeply concerned about something happening on that table, which is a fairly convincing signal that perhaps the dog should also be concerned.

The ‘Anxiety’ album includes hit tracks from bands such as the German Shepherds, the Border Collies and the Labrador Retrievers.

No one sets out to disappoint their dog owners. If we were, we’d certainly be in the wrong line of work. However, in an industry that is needed by many, it is only truly understood by a small few.

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.

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

Handling tricky situations

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.