Get Certified - Are You Eligible?
The assessment includes a mix of theory and practical evidence. It’s designed to place you at the right starting point in the Industry Certification Pathway.
Blog - Maternity Leave for Self Employed Groomers
85% of the dog grooming workforce is female, 55% of which are aged 20-39 - which if you’ve attended an extended family gathering in recent times, your Aunt (who has probably gone a bit too hard on the Chardonnay) will tell you are your best child-bearing years.
Barb on ME TIME$
You’ll stop mid-groom to tension your scissors, but ignore the screaming lower back that’s been threatening to quit since Wednesday? Book the damn massage appointment.
Barb on Home (Salon) Truths
The best marketing you’ll ever have is a wagging tail and a gushing owner.
Barb on Cancellation Fees
Cancellation fees aren’t a tool for generating extra income but protecting our projected income.
This HV Dryer SM ‘Trend’
Let’s be real: this isn’t funny. It’s not cute. It’s just stressful for the dog. It’s not harmless fun—it’s rough handling dressed up for entertainment.
Body Pain, No Gain!
When does body pain jump (albeit achingly) out of the ‘just-part-of-the-job’ category and become 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!
Fresh Wisdom from Barb
Browse by letter to explore common questions, awkward moments, and industry realities.
Meet Barb - Our Agony Aunt
Barb Taylor-Taylor is the grooming world’s golden girl, with over 60 fabulous years of experience and absolutely no time for nonsense. Ask Barb anything.
Blog: Human Connection
Social connection is deeply rooted in our biology—not just for us as individuals, but for our survival as a species. So, how do we as dog groomers, who primarily work with dogs, make time for this much-needed human connection?
Fresh Blog - Poodles at the Olympics!
Discover the surprising story of how poodle grooming became an Olympic event.
Fresh Blog - Anxiety Transferrance
Common triggers for anxiety in canines are loud noises, separation from owners, unfamiliar environments and past traumatic experiences. Unfortunately, the dog grooming salon ticks most of those boxes.
igroomhub and igroomschool: what's the difference?
If you've spent any time in our corner of the internet, you've probably noticed two names floating around - igroomhub and igroomschool - and wondered whether they're the same thing, different things, or one thing pretending to be two things
Great Southern Groomers Convention Wrap with Nat
Nat wraps up her trip to the Great Southern Groomers Convention in WA.
Blog - WHO Exactly are our Clients?
Groomers are people pleasers and puppy pleasers, but how do we find a balance between the two? And more importantly, which comes first?
Nasty Grass Seeds
What is a grass seed, what do they look like and why are they dangerous to our dogs?
Is Grooming Booming?
The pet grooming industry is expected to grow consistently at a rate of 9.06% per year over a forecast period of 4 years. People will continue to spend more on the upkeep of their furry family members, which is great news for dogs, dog groomers and business owners.
