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Anna Harch Anna Harch

Too Sensitive? Or Just Paying Attention?

Apparently burnout is just an excuse. If you haven’t landed a brand deal or sponsorship, it’s because you don’t deserve one. And if you're not where you want to be, it's because you’re not working hard enough.

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Anna Harch Anna Harch

Maternity Leave for Self Employed Dog Groomers

Running your own grooming business or working as a contractor gives you flexibility, independence, and creative freedom—but when it comes to maternity leave, it can leave you wondering: What am I entitled to?

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Anna Harch Anna Harch

Body Pain, No Gain

When does body pain jump (albeit achingly) out of the ‘just-part-of-the-job’ category and into something we should be genuinely concerned about long-term?

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Anna Harch Anna Harch

The Hangover - Christmas Edition

The holiday hangover is real, relentless, and if we’re honest… a bit of a cold-hearted b*tch! But with our big-girl pants on, let’s dive into why the feels are hitting like a rogue mat in a fluffy coat: it’s not you—it’s January.

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Anna Harch Anna Harch

Human Connection

Dog Groomers' schedules don't always allow for deep, meaningful conversations, but there are still small, impactful ways we can boost our human connections throughout the day.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A groomer is grooming a small brown dog on a grooming table in a grooming salon. The groomer is wearing a face mask and is holding the dog with one hand while using a grooming tool with the other. The background shows grooming equipment and a person at a workstation.
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