On a healthy dog sebum is continuously being produced in the hair follicle, coating the hair as it grows and moisturising the skin. Any disruption to this cycle and a dog will show signs of skin issues. Being covered in fur does help protect the dog's skin but as dogs on average only have seven layers of skin where humans have fifteen, dogs tend to react to skin problem quicker than us. Read more ...
Dog grooming is an increasingly popular choice of career for people of all ages and life stages which is BRILLIANT because there are now 12 million + dogs in the UK that need you to help keep their coats healthy and looking smart.
Choosing a route to becoming a dog groomer is a bit of a minefield so this easy read hopefully will help with this.
There’s no polite way to introduce these topics: anal glands and ear plucking. As groomers we all know that for many years, we have been either expressing anal glands and/or plucking ears. But the question is now, are groomers still carrying out these services?? and under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, should we??
There is a lot of talk about brushing coats, removing matts and great prep, but the real star of the show is a good comb, And I can tell you, not all combs are born equal! Why is a good comb so important? Making sure a coat is knot free is the all-important job of a groomer. If a comb glides through the coat, then your equipment will too, so it is, amongst other things, your gauge of excellence.
The aim of any qualified groomer is to provide a stress-free environment in which a dog can be groomed, but that’s the easy bit! What takes knowledge, skill and oodles of patience is dealing with a dog who themself is not confident and sees every new experience as a challenge to overcome rather than an adventure to be enjoyed.
