Without a mandatory baseline, people find other ways to legitimise themselves. Some cling to who trained them, how long they’ve been grooming, or their standing in the community. Others tear down those who do things differently to protect their own position.

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.

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.

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.

The constant pressure to oversee every detail can lead to fatigue, hinder team morale, and impede business progress.

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

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.

We’re not talking about sleep, but real rest.