PetGroomer.com Magazine
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January / March 2022
The Future is Bright
By Wendy Weinand Grooming Services Training and Education Manager, Petco
More than 11 million new pets entered U.S. homes since the start of the pandemic* and pets have become more important to us than ever before. We’ve seen people treating their pets just as they would their family members by making sure they have gifts around their birthdays and placing a higher importance on contributing to their overall health and wellbeing with services that include grooming. Are you leaning to-
ward making the transition into a grooming career? Great news! It’s perfect timing. With pet parents’ increased willingness to invest in their pets, some of the trends that have taken shape in recent years are:
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Pet stylists’ transforming roles
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Increased emphasis on wellness
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Mobile grooming
Pet Stylists’ Transforming Roles Over the years, the role of the pet stylist has expanded from groomer to groomer and educator. Pet stylists are experts (Continued on page 19)
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