Grooming Business Tips

5 Simple Exercises to Keep Your Body Strong During Dog Grooming Appointments

5 Simple Exercises to Keep Your Body Strong During Dog Grooming Appointments

Let’s be honest, grooming isn’t for the faint-hearted. Whether you’re kneeling on the floor, perched at awkward angles, or standing at a grooming table for prolonged periods of time, your body takes a beating. And whilst we’re all passionate about giving our best to every dog, it’s far too easy to neglect our own wellbeing until aches, pains, or even injuries force us to finally take notice. The truth? Your body is your most valuable grooming tool. Unlike another tool that may be replaced if it becomes broken, you cannot be replaced. In this post I want to unpack the science behind repetitive strain, share practical exercises you can do between appointments (or even during short breaks), and explore both traditional and holistic therapies to keep you strong, supported, and thriving in your career for many years to come.

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How to Use my Pre-Grooming Session Questionnaire: Ensuring a Positive Start for Every Dog

How to Use my Pre-Grooming Session Questionnaire: Ensuring a Positive Start for Every Dog

Welcoming a new dog into your grooming salon is a big deal for all involved.

To make sure every pup has the best possible experience from the get-go, it’s essential to get to know them before their first appointment. My pre-grooming session questionnaire is an amazing tool to help professional groomers prepare for their very first appointment with a prospective dog by ensuring that expectations are realistic, important health and behavioural needs are disclosed and that the groomer is comfortable with accepting this new client.

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How To Serve Dogs While Still Protecting Ourselves From Unrealistic Expectations

How To Serve Dogs While Still Protecting Ourselves From Unrealistic Expectations

In a recent post, a groomer shared the tale of the ‘Christmas Doodle’ – a scenario many of us will recognise all too well. A desperate carer, having left their booking far too late, frantically seeks help for a “one-off” groom before the festivities. But here’s the plot twist: this isn’t one of your regular clients and as it happens, the dog hasn’t been groomed in months and arrives at your salon severely matted. Despite failing to answer any pre-appointment questions, your conscience won’t allow you to refuse the dog your services and so you welcome them in nonetheless. The carer however now expects a festive miracle when they insist that their dog’s coat remains intact and in full breed standard glory!

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