“Most of us try to be eco-conscious to some extent, whether by recycling, using energy-efficient light bulbs or composting garbage instead of tossing it in the trash. With a little thought and effort, a grooming salon also can reduce its carbon footprint by using eco-friendly equipment and products, and following earth-friendly practices. One of the best ways groomers can reduce their impact on the ecosystem, however, is to manage the use of shampoo and water,…”
Grooming
“Time is money. This cliché is true for any business, but especially for a grooming salon that is paid depending upon how many “units” go out the door each day. There are only so many hours in the day, so in order make more money, one can either cut expenses,…”
“There are two sides to the grooming safety issue—the groomer must stay as safe from bites and scratches as possible, and the animal must stay safe from injury, as well. It won’t matter how great a groomer’s styling looks if the animal sustains a preventable injury. In the interest of…”
“Groomers use tables for all sorts of things. Of course, they put dogs on tables so they can groom them at a convenient height, but tables fit in a lot of other places in a salon besides the styling area.A table in the front of the salon allows groomers to…”
“Recently, I was asked to fill in at a friend’s busy grooming salon. I can’t say I’m as quick as I used to be at prep, but I’m still thorough and enjoy it. There is something so very satisfying about taking a dirty, disheveled dog and turning it into a…”