Practical shop knowledge for new groomers, assistants and working pros. Mixed textures, difficult appointments, client expectations, body mechanics and the thousand little things you learn by doing the job.
Start with the thing currently making you question your career choices.
Table height, stance, lifting habits and ways to make a physical job less punishing.
Mixed textures, coat transitions and practical approaches when the dog does not match the chart.
Expectations, communication, coat condition and explaining what is realistically possible.
Handling, pacing and working with dogs who are nervous, wiggly or completely unimpressed.
Practical blade, comb attachment and tool guidance without turning it into an equipment catalog.
Grooming is physical work. Ergonomics, setup and small habits matter when you repeat the same motions all week.
Set the work up for your body instead of folding yourself around every dog.
Organize tools and movement so the appointment does not require twenty unnecessary reaches.
Pay attention to repetitive strain, grip and the habits you can change before they become permanent.
This is where we get specific about weird textures, transitions, furnishings, blade choices and fixing the haircut when the coat has its own agenda.
At Cuts 4 Mutts, we pride ourselves on being the ultimate authority on all things puppy grooming. Our dedicated team of expert groomers knows just
Are you tired of your pets urinating and smelling up your beautiful hard wood floors? Make sure to choose a pet urine eliminator that is
Washing a dog at home is the best way to keep your dog looking great in between grooming appointments. A good dog bath can make
Healthy dogs shed as a way of loosing old, unneeded hair that consists of the undercoat. Several breeds bulk up on hair during the cooler
Every dog sheds as a way of loosing old, unneeded hair that consists of the undercoat. Even shorthair dogs shed– only it is smaller, finer
Choosing the Best Dog Grooming Clippers When I first started my job as a new groomer, I was required to buy my own pet grooming
A lot of grooming problems start before the clippers turn on. Clear conversations about matting, maintenance, timing and realistic outcomes can save everyone grief.
How to explain coat condition and humane options without making the conversation combative.
Help clients understand what their dog’s coat actually requires at home.
A haircut photo is a starting point. Coat type, condition and anatomy still get a vote.
After more than 25 years behind the table, this section is where Bob can pass along the decisions, shortcuts, mistakes and practical judgment that only come from doing the work.
Bandannas, salon humor and Cuts4Mutts gear made for people who know what a velocity dryer can do to a clean shirt.
At Cuts 4 Mutts, we pride ourselves on being the ultimate authority on all things puppy grooming. Our dedicated team of expert groomers knows just
Are you tired of your pets urinating and smelling up your beautiful hard wood floors? Make sure to choose a pet urine eliminator that is
Washing a dog at home is the best way to keep your dog looking great in between grooming appointments. A good dog bath can make
Healthy dogs shed as a way of loosing old, unneeded hair that consists of the undercoat. Several breeds bulk up on hair during the cooler
Every dog sheds as a way of loosing old, unneeded hair that consists of the undercoat. Even shorthair dogs shed– only it is smaller, finer
Choosing the Best Dog Grooming Clippers When I first started my job as a new groomer, I was required to buy my own pet grooming