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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?
Puppy’s First Groom - What to Expect
A guide for new pet parents to help your puppy build confidence and comfort at the grooming salon
Special Grooming Care for Senior Dogs
Grooming requires handling, movement, lifting, brushing, drying - it’s a lot. What used to be a routine visit can become uncomfortable or stressful for a senior dog. That’s why groomers adjust their approach with older dogs to keep things safe, kind, and as stress-free as possible.
Learning to Brush Your Dog at Home
Brushing your pet’s coat is not only a great way to keep them looking good, it’s actually an essential part of managing their overall health and comfort.
What's the Difference Between a Dog Groomer and a Pet Stylist?
If you’ve been researching a career in dog grooming, you’ve probably come across a few different terms — dog groomer, pet stylist, even master groomer. It can get confusing fast!
One question we hear a lot is: What’s the difference between a dog groomer and a pet stylist?
Let’s break it down.
The coat that looks like it should be clipped but shouldn't
Field Spaniels have a combination coat that looks, to the uninitiated, like it wants to be clipped. It doesn't.
Blown Away? More Like Stressed Out – The HV Dryer Trend Needs to Stop
Videos are popping up showing dogs biting, snapping, flinching, and pulling away—stressed out and trying to escape while an HV dryer is aimed straight at their face. And yet, somehow, they’re being framed as funny.
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?
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.
How to Choose the Dog Grooming Course That’s Right for You
Choosing the right training course can feel like trawling through Netflix—so many options, and you’re not sure which one’s worth your time. In an unregulated industry, the choices are endless, but not all courses provide the same level of education or experience.
The continental poodle trim, with the person who is quite literally Australia's poodle groomer
When Tiarne Perkiss moved out of home, the first thing she did was order a poodle. Her parents had never let her have one. She's been making up for lost time ever since.
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