Category Archives: Grooming

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”

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”

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”

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!!”

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”

…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…”

Preparing for a blog was a trip so far. So many topics, but which one to lead? Many of the ideas I came up with are more advanced, but I wanted to start with something a little more fundamental. And it hit me. Allow me to answer one of my most-asked questions: What are theContinueContinue reading “The Benefits of Brushing”