Grooming Guides
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Welcome to the Grooming Guide Hub. Explore organized guides to help you learn grooming basics, choose professionals, and master at-home care.
GROOMING BASICS
TALES WITH TAILS
Some people say a dog’s face turns white because we’ve been kissing the color off over the years. Others call it a “sugar face,” as if all the sweetness they’ve given us slowly settles into their fur. And honestly? After years of grooming dogs, there might be some truth in that.
Working with dogs means witnessing tiny acts of bravery everyday. Benji, rescue senior pup with an unknown past, reminded me that grooming can be something bigger than maintenance — sometimes it becomes part of healing.
GROOMING KNOWLEDGE & CARE
Why do dogs hate having their feet touched or the dryer near their faces… there is good reason. Find out why!
Long before grooming became a service, it was about health, function, and the bond between humans and dogs.
If your dog seems to be “blowing coat,” there’s a good chance they have a double coat. Understanding what that means—and how to properly care for it—can make a huge difference in your dog’s comfort, health, and overall grooming experience.
Coat type doesn’t just affect how your dog looks—it determines how often they should be groomed, what tools to use, and which products will keep their skin and coat in the best condition.
Every dog has a unique combination of skin type and coat texture. As a professional dog groomer, one of the most important thing I can help a pup parent understand is their dog’s individual needs.
BEHIND THE GROOM
You're giving your dog a good scratch, minding your own business, when suddenly a back leg starts kicking like it's trying to qualify for the canine Tour de France.
The first time it happens, it's hilarious. The tenth time it happens, it's still hilarious.
Naturally, most of us assume we've unlocked some kind of secret happiness setting. We found the spot. The legendary good spot. The one that turns an ordinary scratch into a full-body production complete with leg flails and goofy expressions.
Grooming day says a lot about a dog parent—and your groomer definitely notices. Take this fun, honest quiz to see where you land (and what it means for your dog’s comfort and care).
Take this quiz to find out how you’d behave on the grooming table! Results will give you the types of personalities we experience as groomers.
CHOOSING A GROOMING EXPERIENCE
When a dog has a difficult grooming appointment, most people assume the problem is the groomer, the tools, or the environment. But the truth is—more often than not—the biggest factor is something else entirely…
A behind the curtain look into finding the salon type that’s the right environment and $ for your pup.
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