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CONTENTS | JANUARY 2019

GROOMING

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“DOGS” FEATURES JAPANESE GROOMER

Kenichi Nagase

16 by Reva Choi, Healthy Spot 30

by Les Speerin

Berry: It’s a Small Grooming World

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The Growing Grooming Industry in Spain 46

Model Dog Madness

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How The AKC Supports Groomers & All Dogs 50

Groom Expo West 2019 Preview

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Toy Poodle in Diaper & Broccoli Trim

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Oquendo: International Interviews: Australia & Sweden

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New Products

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Hosler: Grooming Around the World

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Grooming Contest by Sergio Villasanti

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Calendar of Events

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GROOMING BUSINESS BASICS

by Khris Berry

Pets are a universal language. Everywhere in the world, the dog continues to reign supreme as Man’s Best Friend—a position he has worked hard to attain for tens of thousands of years. And, universally, groomers worldwide speak that universal language.

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hile for many, the world seems a very large place—dreams of travelling abroad are shared by people of all nations—for pet groomers, that world is much smaller than it may appear at first glance. The pet grooming industry is thriving in most in-

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dustrialized countries in 2019.

Just for fun, we polled pet groomers from all across the globe to discover just how similar (or different) the pet grooming experience may be for pets, clients and groomers, no matter where you live.

In every country where there are dogs who need grooming, there are

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groomers who step up to provide the grooming services to them in very similar ways.

When speaking a worldwide language (such as pets!), we would begin looking for the links that tie us all together. Pet groomers from Spain, Canada, Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany, Serbia, Montenegro,

There are a few countries where walk–ins and call–ins are commonly accommodated, but predominantly, the pets of the world will wait an average of about 2–3 weeks to be serviced by their groomer.

China, Korea, Russia, New Zealand, Mexico and the United States all offered opinions on common procedures, as well as common problem areas, for the industry.

Most groomers worldwide work by appointment. With a few exceptions, clients worldwide have become conditioned to wait for their preferred pet stylist to provide a dedicated appointment period for their pet. There are a few countries where

walk–ins and call–ins are commonly accommodated, but predominantly, the pets of the world will wait an average of about 2–3 weeks to be serviced by their groomer.

When it comes to seasonality, groomers everywhere seem to be plagued by weather, holidays and distinct cyclical patterns of their clients. Good marketing and customer training appear to help most with smoothing out their high/low

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With the rise of social media, it appears that groomers everywhere—no matter the nation— are finding themselves battling the occasional poor review of their services. better understanding about how to manage their pets’ coats at home, help develop necessary grooming schedules and explain to clients with matted pets the necessity of regular grooming. Groomers are finding language and taking time to educate not only themselves, but also their pet owning clients about basic coat care.

Another worldwide theme was developing good communication skills with clients. With the rise of social media, it appears that groomers everywhere—no matter

the nation—are finding themselves battling the occasional poor review of their services. By providing client education about your role as their pet groomer, and developing good client communication skills, most groomers are finding they can lessen their exposure to poor reviews and increase their clients’ positive interactions with their grooming salon.

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their grooming tasks. Far and above, clippers and brushes seem to top the list of items that no groomer worldwide could live without. While styles may range from the maintenance– free, no–frills styles preferred in New Zealand to the dense, thick coats preferred by clients in the United Kingdom, every groomer worldwide is completing their tasks with concerns about care, safety and compassion.

Pet groomers are being trained around the world in various ways— from state–run schools, to private education, to on–the–job learning.

No matter how one becomes a pet groomer, there is that underlying universal language of the dog which connects each and every groomer.

From beginning education to continuing education, all groomers are joined by a desire to improve constantly to provide the best care for each pet.

What about the dogs? Worldwide, the people’s favorite pets appear to be small white dogs with hair that tangles easily. Maltese, Shih Tzus and Bichons, as well as mixes of those breeds dominate the tables of pet groomers everywhere.

Besides the breeds they choose, here are some other factors which appear to affect the styling choices of customers for their pets: 1. Cultural—Styling choices range from high fashion extensions of pet owners’ styles to modest utility clips which reflect more basic and modest lifestyles which are driven by specific cultures in each country.

Basically, the pets are a reflection of the people who own them!

2. Income—More prosperous areas will see that pets are afforded more regular grooming appointments while less prosperous areas find that pet grooming is being afforded as a necessity rather than a luxury.

3. Weather/Climate—Weather and climate can affect styling choices for pets by encouraging clients to shave down in tropical, warm climates or manage longer, thicker coats in damp, cool climates. Weather/climate also seem to affect seasonal surges for pet groomers who are located in areas with multiple seasonal climates. Many countries are well–versed in the “summer” cut and shorter styles to adapt to changing climates.

4. Education—The availability of educational opportunities to pet

groomers varies greatly. In areas where pet groomers have access to many continuing educational programs, there is a wider variation of styling choices to which customers are exposed. With the advent of online tutorials, more internet long–distance learning opportunities and travelling educators, this gap in education is narrowing quickly.

To every groomer in the world— this serves as a message that you are not alone. Somewhere on the other side of the globe, there is a groomer struggling with your same concerns and enjoying the same rewards you take from your career. Dogs are still dogs – no matter where they live. And it seems, groomers are still groomers, no matter where they are located.

When it comes to pet grooming, it really is a small world, after all. ✂

From beginning education to continuing education, all groomers are joined by a desire to improve constantly to provide the best care for each pet.

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hine like a Flower.” This is a quote from groomer Tanja VanDer Vooren who works at the Hounden Trimsalon Ursi, which translates to Grooming Salon Ursi in Helmond, Netherlands. Tanja has been grooming since 2004. Ursi was the name of her first dog who was an inspiration to her career; as with most

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of us, it all starts with that one special “heart” dog.

Tanja has always loved seeing the Creative Grooming done on real dogs.

For her, it is very inspiring to see the beautiful works created by talented groomers around the globe.

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said Tanja.

But she didn’t have a dog available to color or do creative grooming on.

Also, the Netherlands was not happy about dying of dogs and neither were her customers. Then she learned that model dogs were available and what a great alternative they are for practicing not only breed trims, but Creative

As we all have our heart dog, the Flower Dog is hers and is kept safely in a custom made glass display box. This is the one that began it all for her.

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Styling as well.

Tanja says, “Once you have done it, you are addicted!”

Her first model dog competition was in May of 2016, which was also the first time she had done creative on a model dog. She took 2nd place with her Honeybee design and was immediately hooked. This model dog had to be made perfect and was very special to her. It became her Flower Dog. As we all have our heart dog, the Flower Dog is hers and is kept safely in a custom made glass display box. This is the one that began it all for her.

Her goal after this competition was to excite the groomers in her country about the model dog craze. Tanja was invited to a large event to demonstrate creative grooming on model dogs. Since that time, Tanja has created many more model dogs and won prizes with them.

She puts a lot of love and feelings into each one she creates and each creation has its own story, but the flower dog came straight from her heart and that is where the flower dog was born.

Flowers have meaning, all of them, each one can tell you something beautiful and this is why she said, “If you see the true colors of the world, you can shine like a flower.”

Keep up the exciting work Tanja, others are inspired by you and will shine like a flower, too! ✂

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In Australia, if you are socializing at a BBQ, talking in the local shopping centre, watching TV or directly involved in pet grooming, the word on a lot of people’s lips is how strong and expanding the Australian dog grooming market is.

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atch the ads on television and you will see a lot of commercials with dogs in them, both subliminally and at the forefront of the ad. Current affair shows now have weekly segments on a “doggy something” feel– good or otherwise story.

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Over the past few years, there has been an elevated exposure to the many facets that dogs now play in Australian society. From assistance to companion animals, working dogs to drug detection airport sniffers and police dogs, the many roles our trusty four–legged canines now play is ever increasing and GroomertoGroomer.com

being recognized.

The “doodle” explosion has also become incredibly popular in Australia with some pet owners now believing they own a rare breed of dog. How many times in the past year have you heard the phrase, “Oh I own an xyzdoodle, have you heard of them?”

Wherever your head sits with this, the one thing for sure is that doodles are here to stay and it has been quite a learning curve for all of us. Another fact that can’t be denied is that the grooming industry in Australia has never been busier because of it, even though many owners are told that they have a low maintenance coat (which many groomers wouldn’t agree with).

The Australian grooming market has been on the rise for years with more and more independent businesses opening and chain stores growing rapidly, with one of the main stores just celebrating their 150th store opening.

There are many vacancies for grooming positions across the country and great opportunities for all, with many more training outlets now available.

It is hard to get exact figures on numbers of active groomers in Australia as the country and industry is very widespread. An unconfirmed estimate figure in 2012 had the numbers at approximately 9,000 groomers, but with the amount of home–based grooming businesses that fly under the radar, this is hard to confirm.

One very interesting fact I found is the geographical comparison between Australia and the USA. I think it would surprise most people to know that (if you exclude Alaska & Hawaii) the two countries are very similar in land size though the population of both countries is vastly different.

With Australia’s population just under 25 million and the US topping 327 million, by comparison, approximately 1/13th of the US population is spread over a similar land area with Australia being 7.7 million square kms and US

Area: 9.63 million square kilometers Population: 327.9 million (2017)

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It would surprise most people to know that (if you exclude Alaska & Hawaii) the two countries are very similar in land size though the population of both countries are vastly different.

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Australia is a geographically large country with a small, wide-spread population. This provides logistical challenges for suppliers and event organizers that hold events enticing large groups of groomers to attend.

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slightly over 8 million square kms.

In summary, Australia is a geographically large country with a small, wide–spread population. This provides logistical challenges for suppliers and event organizers that hold events enticing large groups of groomers to attend.

The fallout from this is that smaller, sporadic events are common with more and more independent groomers organizing seminars/contests and a host of social activities. Seminars are almost a weekly occurrence somewhere, so there is always something to be involved in.

Even with everyone trying to do their bit to advance dog grooming, one major hurdle to deal with is to find pet friendly accommodations in hotels. Due to Australian accommodation policies not following the US or European policies where dogs are more readily accepted in public areas, this is quite an issue.

Those few hotels that do provide a dog accommodation service are indeed very expensive with prices showing the cost at well in excess of a $100.00 per dog, per night.

Maybe with a push from “doodle” owners wanting to take their fur babies on holiday with them, this could see more hotels relax their policies and be more readily acceptable of dog friendly accommodations. We can only hope.

As the dog grooming market evolves steadily in Australia, more and more international brands being imported is at an all time high, with major brands such as Les Poochs, Ashley Craig, Artero and a host of others all vying for brand acceptance are available throughout the many independent Australian suppliers.

As with the industry globally, Australian groomers are a very passionate, effervescent group, always ready to step in and help a fellow groomer in need.

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come and explore the vast lands of Australia with the many beautiful beaches and natural phenomenons it possesses.

September to April is the optimum time and you will be welcomed with open arms!

Even better, why not time it to holiday in Australia and enter one of the many grooming competitions available and claim it as a tax write off with your beloved tax man?

Never has the time been better to get involved in a growing market and explore all that Australia has to offer. ✂ Les Speerin has been actively involved in the grooming industry for over 20 years. As co–founder of Australia’s leading groomer training centre, The Grooming School, with wife Christine, Les has travelled extensively for the past 10 years observing and being involved in many International events throughout the USA, Asia & Europe.

He is also the founder and coordinator of grooming contests “groomQuest” & “groomFest” and The Groomer’s Shootout. Les is co–owner and director of AIPG (The Australian Institute of Pet Grooming) & The Grooming School and has been the coordinator of Groom Team Australia since its inception in 2009. Writing, sports and music are his passions and he is a family–orientated person who has also been a business advisor for many of his grooming students and small businesses. His love for the grooming industry is immeasurable and he is honoured to have so many genuine grooming friends worldwide.

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room Expo West, which takes place from February 14th–17th, is a groomer’s best friend—and let me tell you why!

Imagine how you feel as a groomer in February—it’s FREEZING outside, all of the beautiful Christmas lights and holiday cheer have left, as well as the New Year’s excitement. Your lungs freeze up with icicles any time you go out to walk the dogs, your hands are constantly frigid which makes using your shears difficult, and you would kill for the tiniest bit of sunshine. At least in March you know that spring is right around the corner, but not February…February is borderline unbearable.

This is what makes Groom Expo West so amazing! It gives you the opportunity to take an educational vacation to a warm, tropical place as a business expense during the coldest time of year. One where you could refresh, rejuvenate and not to mention, get out of the glacier temperatures back home.

Groom Expo West takes place in Pasadena, California where you can soak up the lovely views of The Huntington Botanical Gardens, go for a hike around Eaton Canyon or go out for some authentic Mexican food & margaritas with like–minded groomers!

In addition to giving yourself a much–needed break, you can increase your grooming knowledge with 50 different educational seminars to choose from, taught by the industry’s leading professionals such as, Jonathan David, Teri DiMarino, Michell Evans, Jodi Murphy, Cheryl Purcell, Jess Rona, Olga Zabelinskaya and many more.

Groom Expo West is home to the World Cup Grooming Games. This premier grooming competition is where the nation’s best groomers vie for colossal awards and prize money in all levels of competition.

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tournament features combined classes and levels of skill. Classes offered are Poodle, All Other Purebreds, Wire Coated Breed, and Sporting & Salon Freestyle. The last day of the expo will feature the ever popular Andis Creative Styling Tournament.

To top off this fun–filled educational experience, there will be over 80 different booths at the massive trade show to shop the newest, top–of–the– line grooming products. The best part of the trade show is being able to talk to the vendors about their products and how they can benefit your work as a groomer. Tradeshow passes include all shopping and contest viewing, in addition to floor demonstrations.

Any pet professional can attend the tradeshow, free of charge, by telling registration that Chelsey sent you.

The expo had an astounding attendance increase of 10.3% last year, making it the second largest grooming show in the world, next to Groom Expo in Hershey, Pennsylvania. We are excited to see what 2019 brings. ✂

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INTERNATIONAL INTERVIEWS:

AUSTRALIA & SWEDEN E by Mary Oquendo e

One of the wonderful things about Facebook is that it brings the world a little closer. When Groomer To Groomer wanted to do an international issue, I had no problem finding international groomers to interview!

Let’s start with Jessica Schiott from Sweden.

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Me: How did you become a groomer?

Jessica: It all started when I became ill from my job. I was stressed and depressed.

When it came time to go back, it was obvious I just couldn’t. I would be right back where I started: stressed and depressed. A local grooming shop was looking for an apprentice and I saw

an opportunity to grab an old dream.

Within the year I out grew it and set out on my own.

I began to attract clients who were looking for a one–on–one experience for their dogs. Many had felt that the assembly line grooming was stressing their pets and resulted in cookie cutter grooms. It became my niche.

Me: Grooming as a second career has become the norm in the United States—myself included. Tell me about

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where you live?

Jessica: My town, Helsingborg in Skåne Sweden, is a big city in a small package. Do you know what I mean? I love it, because it is near Denmark and the rest of Europe. I think we have the narrowest sea in the world only 4km between Sweden and Denmark. The nature is fantastic! The lovely sea and its beaches, the forest on the hills, and the countryside.

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I handle animals differently from when I first started grooming.

I have gone from doing whatever it takes to make it work, whether the pet liked it or not, to listening to the pet and working with them.

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similar. Close enough to major cultural hubs such as NYC and Boston, and beautiful New England is in my backyard.

How long have you been grooming?

Jessica: For about six years now.

In June 2016, I opened my own shop: Hundarnas Salong in Helsingborg.

Me: What sets you apart from your fellow local groomer?

Jessica: I am a Fear Free shop. I took a course about a year ago from two veterinarians who travelled from Spicewood, Texas to Sweden.

Dr. Marty Becker is the founder of the program.

It’s really interesting when you change the environment, your state of mind and how you handle the clients; you get so much better results!

I often invite owners to be present when their pets get groomed. I have always heard that this will stress your dog out even more, but my experience is this a BIG myth! Initially, the first minute is a little more difficult, but the rest of the 1–2 hours is smooth sailing.

The bonus is that you can educate the owner on how to maintain the coat between appointments.

I handle animals differently from when I first started grooming. I have gone from doing whatever it takes to make it work, whether the pet liked it or not, to listening to the pet and working with them. I never use force and always reward. I make time to play with the animal before they go home, so they leave on a positive note.

Me: Can you share a tip with your American counterparts?

Jessica: Self–improvement is important to me. I find one thing a week that improves my workplace or myself.

Me: How do you take care of yourself to prevent burnout?

Jessica: Sadly, I’m one of those who always thinks about others (mostly pets) and hardly about myself. I am making more of an effort as I have Type 1 diabetes. I eat

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Me: I can totally relate to taking better care of my dogs than myself.

My new diet regiment involves asking myself if I would let my dog eat this!

Onwards to Australia with Wendy Radziejowski.

Me: How did you become a groomer?

Wendy: I became a groomer after my husband bought my little fluffy dog Josie for me. When I took her to the

groomer, there was a “help wanted” sign up and I was looking for a change of careers. My love of animals pushed me to ask if I could have a trial day to see if I liked it at all. After the first day, I was hooked.

Me: That is exactly how I got my start. That “help wanted” sign sucked me right in. I haven’t looked back since. Tell me about where you live.

Wendy: I live in a growing community with new houses going up all the time. We are also a multi–cultural area with lots of community groups. I spent my teenage years growing up in the area; Springfield, Queensland, Australia.

Me: What sets you apart from other groomers in your area?

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New dogs always get a two hour window, and I take pride in the fact that I have turned around many a difficult dog. I offer support to the dog’s family by discussing diet and behavior with them.

I am the only groomer in my area to be in The Australian Model Dog Grooming Team, and the only local member of the Association Of Holistic Pet Professionals. My shop is loaded and gridded with crystals and I employ the use of essential oils. I always let the dog choose the oil.

Me: I’m in the same association.

How long have you been grooming?

Wendy: I have now been grooming for twelve years, going into my thirteenth year. I started in a very busy salon and now groom at home in my garage salon.

Me: Can you share a tip with your American counterparts?

Wendy: My tip would be, always be open to learning new things; always listen and remember your clients and fellow groomers are not perfect. Try not to judge; we are all different.

Me: How do you protect yourself against burnout?

Wendy: I suffered from burn out. It was why I started grooming at home. I wanted to provide a less stressful environment for both the dogs and myself. I truly disliked working under the pressure of time and how it stressed the dogs out. I wanted to provide a calm and nurtur-

ing environment for the dogs to be groomed in at their own pace.

In addition, I also struggle with endometriosis, adenomyosis and auto– immune disease. I now keep my hours to Monday–Thursday, 9am to 5pm.

Phone calls are answered and returned during my business hours only. I also do yoga, reiki and meditation on a daily basis. I have monthly massages and also acupuncture when necessary. My health is the most important thing, both body and mind. If I am well I can groom to my best ability.

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“DOGS” FEATURES JAPANESE GROOMER

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Released on November 16th, the Netflix docuseries, DOGS, explores the emotional bonds that form between dogs and their caregivers.

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ach of the six intimate stories examines a different dynamic relationship, with Episode 4 dedicated to the world of competitive dog grooming.

“Scissors Down,” directed by Life Animated’s Roger Ross Williams, follows two successful Japanese dog groomers, Kenichi and Miki, on their journey to compete at Groom Expo West in Pasadena, California.

“I am interested in seeing how judges from different cultures appreciate my style, and getting to share the stage at Groom Expo West with top groomers that I

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admired for years, like Cat Opson and Jackie Bolton is an honor,” said Kenichi about the filming of the documentary.

Kenichi Nagase is a world–renowned dog groomer from Tokyo, Japan. He opened BUBBLES Salon in 2004, and is a leader in creating the latest styling for dogs.

“I am inspired by human hairstyles and the unique features of the dog. But most importantly, I believe to truly be a professional groomer, you must honor the dog’s inner being, thoughts and feelings.” said Kenichi.

Kenichi is not only known for his styling, but he also teaches seminars worldwide and has developed many of his own original products.

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Kenichi is not only known for his styling, but he also teaches seminars worldwide and has developed many of his own original products. Along his journey to the competition, Kenichi shared his wealth of knowledge with LA–based pet retailer and groomer, Healthy Spot, at a seminar in their Hancock Park location. The two have a long–standing relationship, with Kenichi returning annually to offer their groomers styling tips and share the latest trends.

In the episode, both Kenichi and Miki face an uphill battle when they encounter American judges who literally and figuratively don’t quite understand them.

“What I wish people see from the documentary is (that) I create a connection with the dogs I groom, not only when I am alone in my salon, but more importantly when competing and the dog meets me for the first time,” shared Kenichi to Healthy Spot Grooming Instructor, Koko Fukaya.

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In South Korea (which is the size of New Jersey), there are about one hundred grooming schools. And the pet grooming industry is exploding in China.

They have over three hundred grooming schools that graduate thousands of groomers every year. Yet, the demand for groomers is still growing there.

“In China, stylists are required to be licensed,” says Judy Hudson, international speaker, judge and certifier for NDGAA. “I recently returned from China, where I judged groomers from beginners to masters. Grooming shows are definitely increasing there too.”

“Many countries in Asia do require licensing to be a pet groomer,” says stylist, Jennifer Lee. “Some countries require students to complete a full– time course that is two years long.”

In Australia there are two types of schools available for groomer training.

“We have government–endorsed Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or a Private institute,” says Shai–Marie Cheyne, President of the Dog Groomers Association of Western Australia, Inc. (DGAWA). “Both are great options, depending on the learner’s needs. Only one will provide you with a qualification at the end that is recognized nationally and the other will generally provide a certificate. Both will provide you with a great network of like–minded people.”

A lot of groomers go to great lengths to obtain continuing education to improve their skills. They will attend seminars, sign up for personal one–on–one instruction from industry greats, and even travel to other countries to compete, observe and learn.

In many countries, groomers have banded together to form organizations that help bring professionalism to the grooming industry in their area. These talented stylists put on seminars, grooming shows and competitions, and bring some of the world’s most gifted people to share

their knowledge and judging skills.

“In Europe, the most popular grooming competition organization is the European Grooming Association (EGA), which holds grooming competitions in almost every European country and hosts the prestigious World Cup Grooming Championship every two years,” says Alex Zhou, co–founder of IDGA (International Dog Grooming Academy).

“Likewise, Brazil holds many competitions. The most popular being the Sergio Vallasanti Grooming Event, the Groom Brazil competition and the Master Groom Competition. Most of the classes are very similar to those held in America, but there is a unique competition held only in Brazil that is called Hair Style. It involves a lot of specialized techniques and specific banding of the pets’ hair.”

“Sergio Vallasanti is a legend in the Brazil grooming industry,” Alex continues. “He competed in the United States in the 1990’s and now he travels all over the world to speak and judge.

There are many talented groomers in Brazil, and a lot of them have traveled to other countries to compete.”

Breed standard grooming is done throughout the world, but everyone has their own ‘specialty’. The Asian Fusion style of grooming has become very popular all over. But in Japan, it is the preferred styling for most pets.

“Most of my groomer friends in Japan are requested to do Original cuts (Asian Fusion) by their clients,” says stylist Komako (Koko) Tanaka.

“Less than ten percent of their clients ask for breed standard grooming.”

“In Europe, most pet owners own purebred dogs. Poodles and Terriers are some of the most popular breeds,” says Alex Zhou. “Hand stripping is big there.”

Creative coloring and grooming is very popular in North America and in other parts of the world. “Whether it is

In Europe, the most popular grooming competition organization is the European Grooming Association (EGA), which holds grooming competitions in almost every European country and hosts the prestigious World Cup Grooming Championship every two years.

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just a touch or more,” says Jennifer Lee, “color on pets is widely used in Asia.”

“Groomers the world over face many of the same challenges,” says industry icon, Judy Hudson of the Grooming Professors. “One of the struggles is to be recognized as a professional, treated as a professional, and paid as a professional. Groomers who are well educated know their worth.

Groomers who do not value education and quality of work, and those who charge just enough to keep people coming in the door, cheapen the industry.”

There are unique challenges that groomers in different parts of the world face. “Being from an island (Australia) does have some disadvantages,” says Shai–Marie Cheyne. “The cost to travel to other countries to participate in grooming events can be quite high.”

Getting the latest high–quality equipment, tools and products can also be a challenge. Shipping fees can be extremely expensive.

Mobile grooming is hugely popular in the United States, and its also big in Brazil and Australia, but that is not the case in other parts of the world.

“There are many obstacles to mobile grooming in Japan,” says Koko Tanaka. “Traffic, the narrowness of the streets, and limited parking spaces, can make it very difficult.”

The internet has enabled groomers from all over the world to keep in touch, learn from each other and improve the industry.

“We share so much through social media,” says Jennifer Lee. “Also, many international friendships have begun and grown through online contacts.”

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Sergio Villasanti was responsible for the first ever grooming contest in Brazil in the year 2000. The educational part was prevalent in this first contest and still is to this day in the competitions put on by Sergio.

These educational competitions are aimed at allowing the groomer to have more direct contact with the

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judges in order to obtain tips and teachings that could hardly be had in other competitions. The tips are always valuable to the competitors because they will know why they placed or why they did not, and this way they will be able to improve their future professional work.

In a climate of friendship, exchange of information, learning of new techniques and especially the will to learn, the competition limits its number of competitors so they can have time to exchange information and obtain a greater level of professionalism.

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purpose is for the judge to feel comfortable and feel as if he/she were in his/her own home. Previous contest judges have included Jennifer Lee, Barbara Prueckel, Kathy Rose, Teri DiMarino, Jonatam Ardengui, Ana Beatriz Knoll and Lei Jianqin.

The number of competitors is growing year by year, so the format of the competition will have a change starting in 2019. But it will alway respect the educational format and exchange of information between competitors. Several product companies also offer seminars aimed at teaching new techniques to better qualify the groomers.

The pet market in Brazil is growing rapidly and many groomers seek to learn more and more so they can better their skills and professionalism, and thus be able to offer better quality work to the client.

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ntergroom is an international grooming conference held each year at the Meadowlands Expo Center in April. It’s a glorious, chic, red carpet event unlike any other grooming expo. It consists of 50 widespread continuing education seminars with topics of current interest to groomers and salon managers.

Attendees also have an opportunity to view top-of-the-line, industry-related products and equipment from over 100 booths at the magnificent trade show. Also, for those of you who love Intergroom and plan on attending every year, there is now a Lifetime Do–It–All Pass. The pass is $500 and allows you to partake in

all of the educational seminars and trade show, forever!

One of the most exciting highlights of Intergroom is the World Championship grooming competition that has a grandiose top prize package of cash, a Memorable Trophy, International Winner’s Rosette, Hotel and Entry Fees for 2019 offered by Intergroom and thousands of dollars in tops prizes from WAHL, Andis, Easy-Groom and Bardel Bows. Any professional groomer, breeder or handler can compete in this monumental world championship competition.

There are two opportunities to compete for this prestigious title, the

first being Friday, April 12th and the second, Saturday, April 13th. After each competition, three groomers will be selected from the ring by two judges, compiling the six utmost remarkably adept competitors. Those six competitors will present at the awards ceremony where one World Champion will be crowned by the Best In Show judge. Groomers can compete with any purebred or mixed-breed dog. The judges will be looking for the most dramatic transformation in appearance and styling skill precision.

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THE GROWING GROOMING

Spain INDUSTRY IN E by Lulu Rodriguez e

The country of Spain ranks fifth in Europe when it comes to the economic growth in the Pet Care and Pet Grooming industry, according to statistics provided by AEDPAC (Asociación Española de Distribuidores de Productos Para Animales de Compañia).

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n Spain, the industry as a whole has experienced continual & balanced increase since the year 2000, based on data provided by the INE (Instituto Nacional de Estadística). They also advise that more than 50% of all homes in Spain have pets, and out of the 1,100 euros spent yearly on pet care and maintenance in the average Spanish household, 28% of that is spent on grooming.

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concerned with the proper care of their pets and this increased awareness is reflected in better nutrition, advanced behavioral enrichment and upscale grooming. To meet the need, today’s pet groomers have added salons in many of the smaller towns and villages, as well as all the major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and Valencia.

Since its inception in 1909 in Barcelona, Spain, Artero has had the

Artero is also the organizer of the Grooming Slam, a top-rated grooming competition & trade show. Last year’s show hosted over 500 grooming professionals, with more than 200 dogs, from more than 20 countries.

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privilege of being on the forefront of this industry. In 2013, they organized the World Championships, one of the most prestigious international grooming competitions, where the United States won first place and brought home the Gold Medal. They are also the organizers of the Grooming Slam, a top–rated grooming competition & trade show. Last year’s show hosted over 500 grooming professionals, with more than 200 dogs, from more than 20 countries.

Artero is also a leader in the educational sector of our industry. They host worldwide educational seminars that include X–Perience, XI Master, Jornadas Madrid and most recently, Jornadas USA. They have over 60 training and educational locations throughout Europe operating under Artero International Academy that offer pet stylists the training they need to become industry professionals. ✂

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Groomers are an integral part of this rapidly growing pet care industry, and the AKC recognizes that grooming professionals play an essential role in helping keep dogs healthy and happy. There are many ways the AKC is available to support groomers in this effort, from providing grooming safety education and access to AKC’s government relations resources to advancing its mission to protect canine health and well–being through advocating for responsible dog ownership.

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If you ask any pet owner, they’ve likely heard of the American Kennel Club. For more than 130 years, the AKC has been the country’s trusted authority on all things dog. But what does that have to do with groomers? More than you may think.

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The health and safety of pets, when outside of their care, remains a genuine concern for pet owners.

In 2015, the American Kennel Club launched its AKC Safety in the Salon course at Groom Expo West to share best practices focusing on pet care, health and safety. Now taught at grooming and pet expos nationwide and available online in AKC’s Canine College, this comprehensive class, created in partnership with Susan Divine Sholar, founder of the International College of Pet Careers, provides vital information on safety measures and protocols within the grooming facility.

As part of the AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Certification Program, the AKC Safety in the Salon course was created to enhance trained groomers’ knowledge of the most up–to–date safety practices to help them ensure that these needs are met for all dogs in a salon. The course covers accident

Grooming professionals who successfully complete the AKC Safety in the Salon course and pass the associated exam can apply to become AKC S.A.F.E. Certified Groomers and Salons. avoidance, pet and zoonotic diseases, sanitation and how to handle special cases. Additional grooming education courses will be launched on Canine College in 2019.

Grooming professionals can also take advantage of the AKC Canine College’s 30+ breed and breeding educational online courses. Anyone who wants to learn more about specific breeds can enroll. The AKC breed pages offer a treasure–trove of breed–specific information, including breed history,

traits and standards, and care, grooming, health and training needs too.

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Oath, which specifies a commitment to holding pet safety in the highest regard. This is one way that grooming professionals can demonstrate their commitment to pet safety and well– being to their customers.

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ant that grooming professionals keep up–to–date about happenings in their communities. Getting involved in advocacy and politics can be daunting, but the AKC Government Relations Department is available to help.

The AKC GR team is comprised of nine full–time government relations and legislative experts, plus a number of federal and state lobbyists, with decades of experience who can help analyze a bill and develop effective talking points and strategy, and they have assembled resources to help you become an effective advocate. In 2018, AKC GR tracked and responded to numerous bills that impact pet grooming and safety. In 2019, AKC GR plans to provide new updates and information specifically for groomers. If you hear about a local issue impacting dogs, grooming professionals are encouraged to contact AKC GR at doglaw@akc.org or 919–816–3720.

THE AKC MAKES A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL DOGS As a not–for–profit organization, the AKC is not only the largest purebred dog registry in the world, but it is also committed to providing vital support for dogs everywhere. Here are just some of the ways the AKC has given back: • Donated $42+ million to AKC Canine Health Foundation, which is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of diseases in all dogs and awards grants to scientists to advance canine health research • Provided more than $7 million to pet disaster relief efforts, resulting in over 70 AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailers being donated to communities in need across the country • Established the Canine Good Citizen® Program, the gold standard for canine good manners at home and in the community, with more than one million dogs tested to date • Founded the AKC Humane Fund, which provides grants for domestic violence shelters and rescue organizations

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• Reunited more than 500,000 lost pets with their owners through AKC Reunite • Conducts thousands of kennel inspections annually to monitor care and conditions at kennels across the country • Supports the AKC Rescue Network, the largest network of dog rescue groups in the country, representing more than 450 rescue groups and 160 AKC–recognized breeds • Promotes responsible dog ownership through AKC Public Education, including its Canine Ambassador and Patch Program The AKC is proud to support responsible grooming professionals as they strive provide the best care possible for all pets entrusted to their care. To learn more about how the AKC can help you, visit akc.org or contact AKC Groomer Education at groomer@akc.org. ✂

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Fig 3) Using a 4F blade, clip the body to the diaper line.

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er at the bottom. The bottom part of the leg should be big and wide, barely cutting anything.

Fig 9) The shape of the feet should be big and wide as well. In some cases, you won’t even need to cut anything, just let them hang as they are naturally in order to create a more extreme look.

Fig 10) Shape the front legs as you did the rear legs; tighter at the top and gradually getting wider at the bottom.

Fig 11) The whole head should resemble a crown of broccoli. Round the entire back of the head, continuing so it’s rounded at every angle. You can either use curved or straight shears to achieve the best rounded look.

Fig 12) Carefully clean up any unnecessary hair around the eyes, especially at the corner of the eyes and front of the eyes. Do not cut too much in front of the eyes to get a “surprised look”.

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Fig 13) Position your shears at the outer corner of the eye and in front of the ear and cut straight down to the cheek. Clean up the lip line then blend it into the muzzle.

Fig 14) Clean up the front part of the muzzle hair with thinning shears.

The front part of the muzzle hair should be parallel to the nose. Also define the lip line with thinning shears.

Fig 15) Connect the chin to the side of the muzzle by cutting at a 45 degree angle with straight shears.

Fig 16) Using a curved shear, trim the bottom of the ear into a round shape. Also, the ear should be smoothly blended into the top of the head. The whole head should be rounded without any lines.

Fig 17) The comb is your best friend! Comb, spray and scissor to tidy up the dog.

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Pet Name

Date

RELEASE FORM

Your Pet is IMPORTANT to Us!

Because we care about your pet’s safety and well being, we want to assure you that Pet Name Date every effort will be made to make your pet’s visit as pleasant as possible.

Because your pet is severely tangled or matted, it is at greater risk of injury, stress and The health, safety and comfort of your pet is important to us. trauma. All precautions will be taken. However, We also believe in including you in conversations problems occasionally arise, during or after grooming, such as nicks, clipper irritation and mental orabout the care of your pet.

The use of a cage dryer is safer and more physical stress. comfortable In the best interest of your pet, we request your permission to for some dogs. For your dog, we obtain immediate veterinary treatment should it become recommend necessary. the use of a cage dryer. We will adhere to the following safe practices when I hereby grant permission to this grooming establishment to is in use: the dryer obtain emergency veterinary treatment for my pet at my expense.

• Dryers must have working temperature Also, realizing that matted pets have a greater chance of injury during gauges and timers. grooming, I will not hold this grooming establishment responsible for • Only equipment manufactured for cage drying will be used. accident or injury to my pet.

• Manufacturer instructions will be followed.

• Dogs drying in a cage dryer will be properly monitored.

Owner Name • Owner must give consent for a cage dryer to be used.

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Your Pet is IMPORTANT to Us!

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Pet Name

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Your Pet is IMPORTANT to Us! Because we care about your pet’s safety and well being, we want to assure you that every effort will be made to make your senior pet’s visit as pleasant as possible.

Occasionally, grooming can expose a hidden medical problem or aggravate a current one. This can occur during or after grooming.

In the best interest of your pet, we request your permission to obtain immediate

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obtain emergency veterinary treatment for my pet at my expense.

Also, realizing that aged pets have a greater chance of injury during grooming, I will not hold this grooming establishment responsible for accident or injury to my pet.

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Because we care about your pet’s safety and well every effort will be made to make your In the best interest of your pet, we request pet’s visit as pleasant as possible. being, we want to assure you that every effort will be your permission to obtain immediate veterinary made to make your pet’s visit as pleasant as possible.

Please understand that due to the

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treatment should it become necessary.

very nature of being mobile we will occasionally be late for an appointment

I hereby grant permission to this grooming establishment to due to circumstances beyond our control (traffic, accidents, weather, obtain emergency veterinary treatment for my pet at my expense.

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etc.) and cannot be held liable for unavoidable time delays.

Occasionally, grooming can expose a hidden medical problem or aggravate a current one. This can occur during or after grooming.

In the best interest of your pet, we request your permission to obtain immediate veterinary treatment should it become necessary.

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I hereby grant permission to this grooming establishment to obtain emergency veterinary treatment for my pet at my expense.

Cats are creatures of habit and when exposed to a new environment they can experience elevated stress levels. In the event that your cat is too stressed to safely continue the groom, all procedures will stop and you will be notified immediately.

Occasionally, grooming can expose a hidden medical problem or aggravate a current one. This can occur during or after grooming.

In the best interest of your pet, we request your permission to obtain immediate veterinary treatment should it become necessary.

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I hereby grant permission to this grooming establishment to obtain emergency veterinary treatment for my pet at my expense. Also, realizing that cats have a greater chance of injury during grooming, I will not hold this grooming establishment responsible for accident or injury to my pet.

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50 forms per pad. Mix and match styles. Indicate styles when ordering.

Protect your salon with Modern Pet Release forms! These forms gently explain the pet owner’s responsibility to the groomer and give you the right to obtain emergency treatment for their pet. Designed to help you do your job with an updated professional look. Designs include Matted Pet, Cage Dryer, Senior Pet, and General Pet. Mobile Salon & Cat Grooming designed EXCLUSIVELY in Modern style.

MP2 — Matted Pet Release #6145 1 Pad $7.95 #6147 3 Pads $22.95 #6148 5 Pads $35.00 #6149 10 Pads $69.00 #6150 25 Pads $149.00

CD2 — Cage Dryer Release #6699 1 Pad $7.95 #6700 3 Pads $22.95 #6701 5 Pads $35.00 #6702 10 Pads $69.00 #6703 25 Pads $149.00

SP2 — Senior Pet Release #6151 1 Pad $7.95 #6152 3 Pads $22.95 #6153 5 Pads $35.00 #6154 10 Pads $69.00 #6155 25 Pads $149.00

PR2 — General Pet Release #6156 1 Pad $7.95 #6157 3 Pads $22.95 #6159 5 Pads $35.00 #6160 10 Pads $69.00 #6161 25 Pads $149.00

VR2 — Mobile Release #6714 1 Pad $7.95 #6715 3 Pads $22.95 #6716 5 Pads $35.00 #6717 10 Pads $69.00 #6718 25 Pads $149.00

FR2 — Feline Release #6720 1 Pad $7.95 #6721 3 Pads $22.95 #6722 5 Pads $35.00 #6723 10 Pads $69.00 #6724 25 Pads $149.00

PetRef Cards

Attractive 3” x 5” cards are used to note ANY medical concerns. Clients will appreciate your concern and can take your findings to their Vet. The vet will appreciate your professionalism. Gray card with blue ink. #668 100 Card #669 500 Cards #670 1000 Cards

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Assure clients you will take every precaution necessary to complete a safe and stress-free groom on their pet. Clients sign this agreement understanding that you may discontinue service and contact them immediately if the groom presents a threat to the dog’s health.

SF2 — Pet Safety Release #6747 1 Pad $7.95 #6748 3 Pads $22.95 #6749 5 Pads $35.00 #6750 10 Pads $69.00 #6751 25 Pads $149.00

General Pet Release

Modern Creative Color Release Form Encourage clients to get creative with their pet’s groom while still protecting your salon! Inform your clients of the possible color transfer, fading and reactions to creative coloring. Includes an emphasis of the use of pet safe products.

CR2 — Creative Release #6742 1 Pad $7.95 #6743 3 Pads $22.95 #6744 5 Pads $35.00 #6745 10 Pads $69.00 #6746 25 Pads $149.00

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DATE:

Cage Dryer Form

PET’S NAME:

The health, safety and comfort of your pet is important to us. We also believe in including you in conversations about the care of your pet.

The use of a cage dryer is safer and more comfortable for some dogs. For your dog, we recommend the use of a cage dryer. We will adhere to the following safe practices when the dryer is in use: • Dryers must have working temperature gauges and timers.

• Only equipment manufactured for cage drying will be used.

• Manufacturer instructions will be followed.

• Dogs drying in a cage dryer will be properly monitored.

• Owner must give consent for a cage dryer to be used.

I hereby give permission to this grooming establishment to use a cage dryer for the safe and comfortable drying of my dog.

Signature of Pet Owner

Sincerely,

Your Professional Groomer

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Classic Pet Release Forms 50 forms per pad.

Classic Pet Release Forms convey a little light humor for a serious subject. They explain, in a gentle way, the pet owner’s responsibility to the groomer and give you the right to obtain emergency treatment for their pet.

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Mix and match styles. Indicate styles when ordering ( S for Senior, G for General, F for Fuzzy, C for Cage Dryer).

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FOR YOUR CLIENTS

Little Angel Award NEW Little Angel Award This Certifies that

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Certifies that Your pet Has successfully completed a professional grooming in our has exemplified courage when confronting combs, brushes, clippers and scissors, and has shown valor in crossing the waters of shampoo and creme rinse.

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It is with great pride that your pet has been selected as a Paw–fect specimen of establishment. Your pet Has successfully completed a professional grooming in our beauty to be held in high esteem by this Professional Establishment. has exemplified courage when Grooming confronting combs, brushes, clippers and scissors, and has shown valor in crossing the waters of shampoo and creme rinse.

It is Your with great pride that your pet has been selected as a Paw–fect specimen of Professional Groomer, beauty to be held in high esteem by this Professional Grooming Establishment.

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A I was a LITTLE ANGEL! B I was a PAW-FECT PET! C I was Satisfactory.

D I’ll try harder next time!

F I was a little devil...

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Back allows ample room for additional comments and even space for your salon’s stamp or appointment card.

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NEWLY REVISED ARTWORK. Praise well-behaved pups by sending their parents home with a cute certificate! Great to give with a puppy’s first grooming or new clients.

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Little Devil Award This certifies that

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Has unsuccessfully completed a professional grooming in our establishment. Though your little devil tried their best to behave, we could not safely finish their groom to our standards.

We still love your pet very much and greatly look foward to seeing them again for another try!

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Little Angels Award The classic certificate for pets on their best behavior. Charming gift for your new clients or for puppy’s first groom!

Blue Little Angel Award #648 20 Awards $9.95 #649 50 Awards $19.95 #650 100 Awards $34.95 #651 500 Awards $149.95

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FOR YOUR CLIENTS

Reminder & Client Postcards

R-8 o Does your pet need refreshing?

Please call for a grooming appointment at your earliest convenience. o Just a reminder!

Your pet’s next grooming appointment is scheduled for __ at___ o Because the grooming salon is extremely busy now, it is recommended that you allow ____ weeks to obtain a grooming appointment for your pet. Thank you!

Dogs… and Cats, too

Give your clients a gentle nudge for grooming.

Many designs available, printed on heavy stock ready to mail! Mix and match in packs of 100 when buying 1000.

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R-4 Dear___ I know you like to look your very best, smell your sweetest and feel great! Please remind your “Best Friend” that you are now due for a professional grooming. Thank you.

Your Groomer.

R-6 Grooming is a PURRfectly wonderful experience... when performed regularly.

Call now for your pet’s next appointment. Your pet will PAWS-itively love you for it!

Your Professional Groomer.

MV-1 See you at our new “digs!”

HB-2 A Happy Birthday! From your Groomer!

Just PAWS-ing...

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R-2 Is your pet trying to tell you that he needs to be groomed?

If so, please call for an appointment at your earliest convenience, before he finds the scissors! Your Groomer.

R-5 ...to remind you that your pet is due for professional grooming.

Please call for an appointment, at your earliest convenience. Thank you. Your Groomer.

R-7 Just a reminder that your pet is scheduled for a professional grooming on: ____ at____. If it’s im-PAWS-ible to keep this appointment, please call at once. Thank you.

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R-3 All dogs benefit from regular Professional Grooming. For your pet’s continued good health, please call for an appointment at your earliest convenience. Thank you. Your Groomer.

M-1 and M-3 ...but just can’t find “hide nor hair” of your pet. Is your pet okay? Have you moved?

Was your pet’s last grooming satisfactory? You are important to us and we’d like to hear from you.

Please call at your earliest convenience. Thanks.

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Get your clients in every 4, 5, or 6 weeks with this complete ready-to-use system!

Includes: 5” x 8” File Box, #1-31 Index Guides,200 reminder cards (50 each: R-2, R-4, R-5, R-7), and instructions for instituting a successful Reminder Program.

R-9 It’s been Paws-itively wonderful serving you and your pet. Hope to see you again soon!

R-1 You are probably very busy toy-tossing, napping and dining on gourmet canine cuisine. But, I know you like to look your very best. So, I’m sending this little reminder just to say that it is time for you to be groomed again. Please call for an appointment at your earliest convenience. Thank you. Your Groomer.

Sympathy Postcard 4” x 6” elegant postcard printed with rich chestnut ink on buckskin parchment and tastefully embossed with gold foil lettering.

BACK READS: May it be a comfort to know that we share your feelings and extend our deepest sympathy.

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FOR YOUR CLIENTS Pet Care Series Brochures Your Pet Care Professional

Learning to BrushPetYour Care Your Pet Professional Ensures success in brushing, which will pay dividends to you over the years. Plus it points clients to the equipment you sell.

sprays that make brushing easier, will enable you to make grooming time at home an enjoyable experience for you and for your pet.

Learning to Brush Your Pet

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The Big Payoff…a Happy Pet!

If you have a friend who could benefit from this publication, please pass it on.

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One of the most wonderful, caring things you can do for your pet is to spend time together. Make grooming a special bonding time between you and your pet.

If you begin brushing while his hair is short and not tangled, he will be more accepting of it. Start with very short sessions and gradually lengthen them as your pet learns to enjoy daily grooming.

Use treats and plenty of praise to reinforce a positive grooming experience.

Be sure to use the brushing technique that your groomer demonstrated to you, also see the pamphlet Learning to Brush Your Pet. The importance of thorough brushing followed by a complete combing cannot be overemphasized.

This small investment of your time can pay off with tremendous benefits in your pet’s happiness and well being, not to mention his appearance.

Working together with your groomer to obtain the proper products for your pet’s care and to learn how to use them correctly, will ensure that your pet looks and feels his best at all times.

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In many areas of the country, flea control is a year round necessity.

In conjunction with continuing premise control, many pet owners have great success with oral or topical products that are administered once a month to their pet. They come in a variety of brands like - Advantage®, Frontline®, Revolution®, and Program®.

There are specific formulations for dogs and cats, and most are approved to use on puppies and kittens six to eight weeks and older.

Read and follow the instructions, making sure to use the product that is specified for your pet. These products are extremely popular because of their once a month convenience, ease of application, and effectiveness. Most are waterproof, allowing your pet to be bathed, or to swim, without decreasing the product’s effectiveness.

Also, keeping your pet flea free with this continuous protection, is far less costly than trying to eliminate an infestation on your pet and in your home.

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Are there any disadvantages to these products?

Fleas have to come in contact with the product to be killed. That means that fleas actually have to get on, and could possibly bite your pet, before they die. There is also a possibility of skin irritation at the site of application.

If you have a friend who could benefit from this publication, please pass it on.

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Pet Care Series #4

The Hairy Truth About Shedding

The Hairy Truth About Shedding Inform clients how to keep all that shedding hair under control. It’s not an easy task, but there are many things that can be done to minimize the unwanted shedding.

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The Ferocious Flea

Pack of 20 Pack of 50 Pack of 100 Pack of 500 Pack of 1000

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When Your Pet Needs a Smoothie Prepares the pet’s owner for what they will see once the matting is removed.

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Your The Ferocious Flea Pet Care Professional Helps your client learn how to protect their pet Is There Any Way to Know How Long the Tick Has Been on My Pet? from fleas and helps you sell retail products you believe in, as well.

If the tick looks flat, it has probably attached recently. If the tick is engorged, it may mean that it has been feeding for an extended time.

The longer a tick has been feeding on your pet (or you) before being discovered, the greater chance that it will transfer disease. In many cases a ‘bullseye rash’ will appear at the site of a tick bite.

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Ticks are far too dangerous to ignore. Just one bite from these tiny terrors could affect you or your pet for the rest of your lives. Your best defense against ticks and the diseases they carry is prevention.

We can recommend tick removal tools and a wide range of the products you may need to protect your pets and their environment. Please ask for product recommendations that will safely protect you and your pet from these tiny, treacherous predators.

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Cleanse the area around the bite thoroughly and apply an antiseptic to it. If you wish to have the tick examined by your pet’s veterinarian or your doctor, wrap the tick in a damp paper towel to protect it from dehydration (which could make it very difficult or impossible to identify) and seal it in a plastic bag.

Once the tick has been removed, place it in a sealed container or a small sealable plastic bag.

You can add a squirt of tick spray to kill it, or simply seal the bag or container and place it in the trash. Ticks need humidity to survive and will perish without it. Do not flush ticks down the toilet. They can survive in the water.

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Jess Rona’s Groomed Even celebrities’ cute dogs get dirty, and that’s when Jess Rona gets busy. As a dog groomer-to-the stars (and Instagram star in her own right), Jess captures over one hundred funny, cute, and touchingly real moments as her canine clients go from bath to blowout, and drab to fab.

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Wacky clients, wackier dogs and situations that every groomer can relate to! A collection of hilarious essays by veteran GroomerToGroomer writer, Bonnie Wonders to add some humor to your grooming day.

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