by Stephanie Zikmann | Apr 9, 2026 | Dog Care Tips, Dog Grooming for Caregivers
Over the years I have came across some recurring questions from the dog carer community, specifically when it comes to how dog grooming services are priced, how they are provided, and what to expect. Many of these questions relate to expectations, when to tip, how...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 22, 2026 | Dog Grooming News, Animal Welfare Legislation, Dog Behaviour & Training
How It All Started The Holistic Grooming Academy began back in 2020, during the very first lockdown. At the time, I had already been running a busy, award-winning salon and had become increasingly aware that something was missing in our industry. We were being...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 20, 2026 | Dog Grooming News, Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming Tips
As a former Music and Musical Theatre student, I have always found music to be a fantastic way to channel my emotions in a healthy way – when feeling low, it’s not uncommon for me to simply pop on my favourite playlist and dance like nobody is watching. So...
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 18, 2026 | Dog Grooming Tips, Dog Grooming for Caregivers, Self Care for Pet Pros
One of my biggest pet peeves is seeing a Facebook post flag up that says something along the lines of “Help! How can I speed up my grooming time?”. In the fast-paced world of professional dog grooming, time is often treated as the ultimate commodity....
by Stephanie Zikmann | Feb 16, 2026 | Dog Behaviour & Training, Dog Grooming Tips
I believe that safer grooming begins with understanding how dogs think, feel and process their environment, and so this is what I teach my students at The Holistic Grooming Academy. Because, when we understand canine cognition, emotions and the nervous system,...
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