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Scissoring With The Wave

Article By Linda Healy For dog groomers who love to scissor, this information may come in handy.  If you learned what works and doesn’t work when scissoring various coats by trial and error over the years, you know that the technique used on a straight coat will have extremely different ...

Is My Grooming Good Enough?

Every new groomers asks this question to themselves with each dog, until at some point they gain the confidence to know what “good” or Is This Good Enough?“great” grooming is. The lack of confidence from not knowing, may be one of the hardest pieces to overcome, when learning to groom. ...

FAQ's About Puppies

For owners of an adorable new puppy, without an instruction manual, here are 10 helpful hints! *How can I housebreak my puppy? *What can I expect at my puppy’s first veterinary exam? *How can I get my puppy to stop chewing on everything? http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/answers-to-10-of-the-most-common-questions-people-have-about-owning-a-new-puppy

Learn To Speak Dog

If you ever wanted to get inside your dogs head, you will love this insight into understanding just what your pet is trying to tell you. *It is only right that we should make an effort to understand what our canine companions are trying to say to us. *We all ...

Help Your Dog Shed Winter Fat

Humans aren’t the only ones to put on winter weight. Groomers know that canine winter weight is a real thing. This blog has 10 good tips for getting your dog back into summer shape. This blog will explain: *How to recognize if your dog is overweight using BCS (Body Condition ...
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Treating Hot Spots On Pets

Hot spots are uncomfortable, weepy sores, that present themselves very quickly. As a groomer the more you know about hot spots, the more comfortable you will be in advising your client about the condition. Read this blog for some very good information on the how and whys of hotspots. *What ...

Protect Dogs Against Fleas & Ticks

Both fleas and tick pose health problems to pets that go beyond itching and scratching. Knowing how to protect your dog from an infestation of parasites, is the best way to prevent a disease causing infestation. *Ticks can survive the winter in microclimates, and after the thaw a feeding and ...

Signs Of Allergies In Pets

Groomers see dogs with allergies everyday. For those interested in a deeper understanding of allergies, symptoms, and treatment, you will find this of interest. *Pets can be allergic to a wide variety of environmental items, including… *The severity of different pets' allergies will vary, and not every pet has the ...
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When Is A Good Groom Good Enough

As groomers, as much as we would like to finish a pet to our standards, it isn’t always possible. This is a great blog for groomers seeking support in how to finish the dog when their health condition or temperament make it difficult. *Try to convey to the owners, with ...

Extend The Life Of Your Dog

I love this philosophy on how to extend the life of your dog. It is a guide to giving your dog purpose for a fuller and longer life. The more you encourage play the more it will feel constantly revitalized and energized. Just remember that There are varying views on ...
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