Understanding how to communicate effectively with your dog groomer is crucial

Nat’s back from Albany and the Great Southern Groomers Convention where she spoke on the Ethics of Dog Grooming.

One of the things we love about watching Alicia Fragiadakis work is how clearly you can follow her thinking. She's not just scissoring - she's narrating a decision-making process, and every decision traces back to the same question: what does this breed standard actually ask for, and how do I get this dog there?

Just how many decibels is a HV dryer?

Show and competition grooming demands a completely different kind of thinking - and watching someone who really has it is the fastest way to understand what that means.

A stinky pooch and no doggy shampoo is not a fun place to be, so what is safe to use instead?

A brief, broad rundown of the basic techniques

Ever wondered about the nitty-gritty of keeping your dog's grooming tools spick and span? Well, you're not alone.

We’re people pleasers and puppy pleasers, but how do we find a balance between the two? And more importantly, which comes first?

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.

So, what is a grass seed, what do they look like and why are they dangerous to our dogs?

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.