With promises to raise industry standards and improve animal welfare policies, it seems to me that whilst a somewhat honourable idea does all the talking, their actions show us time and time again, that money does ALL the walking!
Dog Grooming News
Redefining Excellence: The Welfare Debate Within Grooming Competitions
I want to first start by saying I have tremendous respect for the skill and artistry that our...
Why Neck Restraints in Dog Grooming Are Dangerous: The Science Behind Safer Alternatives
Conventional grooming processes often encourage the use of neck nooses when working with dogs on grooming tables and during bath time, as well as the use of slip leads for transporting dogs from one post to another, as physical safety devices in place to keep dogs free from injury and/or harm. Meanwhile, The Holistic Grooming & Behaviour Protocol goes against this tradition and encourages students to ditch the neck devices entirely and opt for harnesses and/or cooperative methods of handling instead. Conventional grooming processes often encourage the use of neck nooses when working with dogs on grooming tables and during bath time, as well as the use of slip leads for transporting dogs from one post to another, as physical safety devices in place to keep dogs free from injury and/or harm.
A New 2025 Study Proves The Significance of Trauma – What This Means For Groomers
We've all heard someone dismiss another person's struggles with a casual, "Well, it could have...



