A little recap…

Tommy, Master GroomerUSA

NY is a high-paced, high-stress environment, much like most grooming shops. Take care of yourself first. Your body and mind matter more than working five, six or seven days a week. Put yourself first and your clients and business will reap the benefits.

IG: @doggystylezgrooming_ues

Sally Hart - South Africa

Groomers in South Africa have learnt to groom and accommodate clients’ requests and expectations without relying on the latest and most modern time-saving devices. I think the skill they have, to give out neat and stylish grooms, shows that in some cases, we in the UK rely a lot on this equipment and sometimes forget to focus on the basic and fundamental techniques of grooming.

IG: @upyourgroom

Asami Terada - Japan

Speed could be the priority, but many Japanese groomers think there are more important things such as a courteous manner for both dogs and customers, detailed explanations for clients, thorough treatments, politeness to clients and careful cutting.

IG: @kurumiasami_groomer

Diana Paiva - Brazil

I strongly believe that they [UK groomers] could get to know a better way to finish the grooming with shears, always valuing the dogs’ body structure and their own beauty. I have an online course where I show how to do a cute face, the Chanel Cut, with focus on the technique details. I also teach some of my techniques on Instagram and will be starting a YouTube channel soon, too. Another thing is the “updo” and the treatment for different types of dog coat such as hydration, nutrition and reconstruction. All of that helps the fur get softer so the groomer can have a better client to work on.

IG: @dianapaivagroomer

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Andrijauskaite - Cyprus

Generally, I always say that every groomer needs to practice high levels of patience; both on the learning curve, as grooming has endless capabilities, and on the level of dealing with animals. If you cannot be patient, grooming may not work well for you on the long term. Also, as an important note; never compromise on the quality of the products and the hygiene levels. Sadly, I have seen many use cheap products to increase their profit margin, resulting in skin defects and hair loss.

IG: @grooming_by_rasita

Meghan-Leigh SmithCanada

I think perhaps not grooming to ‘pawfection’, but to the pet owners’ version of ‘paw-fection’ always suffices in order to keep up with the number of bookings and demand for grooming.

I love making my clients (dogs and humans) feel special every time they come in for an appointment. I have an open-door policy, no hidden rooms. All the dogs are happy, and enjoying a true spa day.

Everyone leaves with an accessory and a polaroid photo, which I think makes it a special experience that they don’t necessarily get from other grooming salons.

IG: @megspawspa

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