Short legs. Big hair. Absolutely no interest in blending in.

Meet McGregor, Tepra’s ridiculously cute young Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and learn how that unmistakable Dandie shape starts to come together.

Nat and Kath explore why groomers may be seeing more dogs struggling with grooming, and how Space, Pace and Agency can help us work with the dog in front of us.

You’ll see parts of this conversation throughout the new behaviour course, but we thought igroomhub members might like to watch the full chat too. Lot’s of great discussion here - a good one to watch if you are on the fence about doing the course.

Nat talks candidly about the old days of simply getting the groom done, the growing importance of reading and understanding the dog in front of us, and why technical skill alone isn't enough for today's groomer.

New member perks and discounts available now, including up to 50% off at igroomschool, feelgood plastic-free supplies, and TP that helps the rescue doggies.

Learn how to create Arrow's signature Gatsby Trim. This advanced poodle tutorial covers the dramatic S-shaped neckline, balancing the topknot and chest, clipper placement, scissoring techniques and adapting the Gatsby to different body styles while maintaining clean poodle proportions.

Louis is all about soft lines, fluffy legs and a gorgeous teddy bear face. Pick up plenty of attachment comb, blending and finishing tips from Tay throughout this polished pet trim tutorial that's both adorable and easy for owners to maintain.

Our new Find a Groomer directory is live, a public page where pet parents search for member groomers near them. Free with your membership, takes two minutes to set up. Members, click through for full instructions.

Nat’s presentation at Westgroom 2024. Nat talks about handling, communication, emotional welfare, owner expectations, team culture, continual learning, and the responsibility we carry when working closely with dogs every day.

We’ve moved a few things around, and these interviews are now available in the Replay Room in the Groomerverse.

Big shave-down, but breed style head.
Alicia demonstrates a practical summer clip using a #7 blade, explaining why sometimes comfort and skin health need to take priority over maintaining a longer style

Michelle’s top styling and timing tips too!

Michelle shows how she creates a practical teddy bear style that’s soft, youthful, easy to maintain, and comfortable for everyday life.

Sit in on one of Nat’s research interviews for Modern Principles of Behaviour Informed Dog Grooming, and meet the lovely Sasha Riess

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Where your finish starts! Done properly, it gives you a clean, even base for clipping and scissoring.

Get Tiarne’s expert insights on grooming this big, beautiful breed.
This is a practical walkthrough of grooming a young, developing giant breed, with a focus on handling, coat management, and creating a balanced outline that suits both the dog and the breed.

When it’s a hard no from the dog.

These videos show how routine, communication, and patience can gradually improve the grooming experience for a dog who finds the process difficult.