When it comes to styling dogs, it’s not uncommon for groomers to overlook one of the most important aspects of the task: the bath. There are literally hundreds of choices in products to get your pups clean, fresh, and healthy. Each company has ideas about which ingredients are necessary for optimum results, and each productContinueContinue reading “Products in Review: Hypo Clear Shampoo by Wild Animal”
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Stand Drying: A Dying Art
When talking to other groomers, I often notice that few of them mention the use of stand drying in everyday styling. What was once one of the few drying options available is now falling out of favor. There are plenty of good reasons for it: the question of efficiency, lack of space in the salon,ContinueContinue reading “Stand Drying: A Dying Art”
So… Where the Heck Have I Been?
Hello friends, it’s been way too long! Things happened fast in the past year, and life turned exciting in a short amount of time. Some of it difficult, some of it magic, some of it yet to be seen. The ninja returns! The biggest obstacle to my writing was definitely the deadlines I place uponContinueContinue reading “So… Where the Heck Have I Been?”
On a Few Enemies of Skin and Coat
This year has proven to be rather wild so far! Shedding season was a stop-and-go affair, lasting from mid-February through the end of May. Temperatures fluctuated, leaving dogs’ skin not knowing whether or not to produce more or less oils. Consider the sudden onset of summer, and the massive and sudden release of pollen -ContinueContinue reading “On a Few Enemies of Skin and Coat”
Beyond the Vernal Equinox: Why I Don’t Stress the Shed
Ah yes, it’s that time of year again. Owners of shedding pets recognize it easily: little hair balls appear on tile floors like tumbleweeds, an aura of dead hair seems to hover over the house, and small birds gather around and wait to an opportunity to gather it for their nests! Sound familiar? No doubt,ContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Vernal Equinox: Why I Don’t Stress the Shed”
What a Difference a Year Makes! The Amazing Coat Journey of Zeus!!
These photos were taken exactly one year apart… Yes, this is the same dog! Here is his story… In early January of 2021, I received a call from a client. She lost her beloved Pomeranian to old age a few months prior, and now found herself enamored with a new tiny spitz. Upon visiting theContinueContinue reading “What a Difference a Year Makes! The Amazing Coat Journey of Zeus!!”
Beating the Winter Blahs
Although it is – what I would consider – late in the season of Winter, good old Ohio showed us again how far these frigid temperatures can reach! Even last year, we received an extra three weeks of cold right before Summer began. Old Man Winter knows no bounds in the northern states, and weContinueContinue reading “Beating the Winter Blahs”
What’s New in 2022?
It’s hard to believe – Christmas 2021 is officially in the books! What a fun celebration this was: seeing so many beloved friends of both the two-legged and four-legged variety, giving and receiving all kinds of special gifts, and enjoying all the spoils of the holiday season! The last few days of a wild yearContinueContinue reading “What’s New in 2022?”
Holiday: Madness or Cheer?
Here comes Santa Paws!! Ah yes, here it comes! The Super Bowl of grooming. The Mega Marathon of grooming! The absolute madness of getting all the puppies ready for Santa’s big arrival! In the grooming world, you can ask stylists how they feel about the holiday season and you will receive a myriad of answers.ContinueContinue reading “Holiday: Madness or Cheer?”
Just a QUICK Post…
…and no, there will be no apologies for this terrible, terrible pun! Yes, this is a blurb all about nails! It’s a topic that has popped up frequently over the past few weeks. Oftentimes a pain (literally) for pet owners as well as their dogs, nail health is an essential part of a dog’s well-being.ContinueContinue reading “Just a QUICK Post…”
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