AI can be useful in the dog grooming world. Just not in the way the internet sometimes suggests. The trick is knowing where it genuinely helps and where it absolutely, quietly, confidently does not!

As dog groomers, upgrading or replacing our tools is an ongoing part of the job. Sites like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, and local buy–swap–sell pages have become all the more popular to snag a bargain or sell your own used and unused equipment. But what isn’t ever written in the fine print of the product description is the harrowing fact that scammers are becoming much more sophisticated.

It's the fuzzy, cottony undercoat that makes a desexed golden retriever look a bit like a sheep - and no amount of slicker brushing or combing is going to fully resolve it.