There’s a video doing the rounds this week that’s stirred up a lot of feelings. You might’ve seen it - someone dishing out “advice” to groomers, suggesting that burnout isn’t real, and that if you don’t have brand deals or sponsorships, you haven’t earned them.

“I don’t want Fluffy to get cold!”

I was certainly caught off guard with my own hairdresser when my usual service came with a $45 hoist of the pants. I thought “Love, take me to dinner first!”

• “It’s a hands-on job. Don’t waste your money on courses.”

• “Just get a job as a bather and work your way up. That’s the best way to learn.”

• “I never studied and I’m doing fine.”

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.

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.

The best marketing you’ll ever have is a wagging tail and a gushing owner.

Cancellation fees aren’t a tool for generating extra income but protecting our projected income.

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.

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