PURR-FECTLY GROOMED From a mobile Groomer’s perspective with tips for keeping your dog or cat looking purrdy. Interview with Drew Gould by Free Living Pet Magazine editor Laura Harvey
Q1 - How did you become a groomer? Personally, I knew from a young age that I wanted to dedicate my life to animals. I’ve always done jobs working with animals, from pet sitting to volunteering at the Phoenix Zoo. But in High School, I started to work at Petsmart as a Bather and fell in love with the Art of Grooming. This allowed me to work with pets and their parents to make them feel good, comfortable and healthy.
Q2 - At what age should you start having your dog professionally groomed? As soon as you get your pet, you can start desensitizing your dog or cat to grooming by get18 | Free Living Pet Magazine
ting a vibrating toothbrush and petting your animal with it all over, especially on his feet/ paws and rewarding them with treats. You can also start brushing as well; once your puppy has all his/her shots, they can start getting professionally groomed. This is usually about 3-4 months of age.
Q3 - What are the benefits of mobile grooming? I have been grooming for approximately 20 years. And I have worked both in a shop and as a mobile groomer. I have found that a lot of pets prefer to be groomed by a mobile groomer. I do tell clients that mobile grooming is a