If you work in a grooming business with other people, chances are that there will be some conflict between coworkers at some point. Conflict situations can affect people's productivity in the workplace and, if left unresolved, can cause permanent ill-will that may make one or more employees leave the business. It is difficult to find accomplished pet care professionals, so keeping harmony in the workplace is important.
You work hard and do your best, so finding that a customer has left a bad review of your business can be terribly disheartening. What is the best way to handle a review that poorly reflects your business?
Some groomers offer add-on services that customers can purchase in addition to their basic full grooming price. Add-ons are services or goods used in addition to a standard full-service groom.
Pet groomers depend on various tools to practice their craft correctly, and good quality shears are a must-have. Because shears are something we depend on, we should know the proper terms of their parts and how to best take care of them.
There are a limited number of pets hardworking groomers can style in one day, but by selling a few retail items to your existing customers, you can quickly increase your income without adding a single pet to your busy schedule.
Your customer arrives with his dog and a bottle of shampoo from the veterinarian. “Can you please use this? Thumper is one itchy dog, and his doctor wants us to try this to see if it helps.” Read on to see the best way to proceed.
Novice groomers often struggle with setting patterns on breeds such as Schnauzers, Scottish and other terriers, and Spaniels. Properly blending pattern trims like these is an essential skill that will elevate a groom from “meh” to “marvelous!”
Pet grooming during the winter holiday season tends to be brisk. As pet owners prepare to travel with their animals or welcome family and friends to their homes, having freshly groomed pets isa top priority. The whole family needs to look spiffy for family photos! Adding a little extra bling to freshly groomed pets is fun and festive for us and often warmly welcomed by pet owners.
Cats and dogs have very different grooming needs. Here are a few helpful cat grooming tips. Leaving product on the coat- It is not uncommon for dogs to exit a grooming appointment happily sporting some type of product in their fur. It could be a leave-in conditioner, a little detangling spray or mousse, a dusting of chalk, or a spritz of cologne.
There are some radical differences between pet grooming a few decades ago and today. Tubs and tables that move up and down, high-velocity dryers, bathing and vacuum systems, and other contemporary tools make grooming far more efficient and less strenuous. But perhaps the most significant difference is the advent of modern oral and topical flea and tick control.
