Norman enjoying his brushing "Why would you need grooming for your cat? Do Cats really need professional grooming? Just use waterless bath, leave-in shampoo, and cat nail clippers. You can do it yourself... Cats don't need a bath!" I see these comments and questions frequently on social media like Facebook and Nextdoor. I'm going to address the "elephant in the room" one comment at a time. Hold tight, this'll be a long one. There are several reasons why cats do need profess

I sometimes wonder why pet parents choose me over a groomer with a fully set-up grooming salon or a mobile grooming van; I have neither. Then I think about what I do have. It's not necessarily about having a full set-up, rather it's about making those connections and first impressions. Building a relationship with the owner and their pets naturally comes after. Meeting the needs of both the pet and pet parent's is next, using skill and precision with scissors, clipper work, a

JJ enjoying the view while getting groomed Growing as a small grooming business offering house call grooming is definitely a unique journey in my perspective. Things I am still learning and developing are healthy boundaries with my work schedule while trying to stay as flexible as I can to accommodate clients schedule needs and raising a family. Along with how much is a reasonable amount to charge and when to be flexible with my rates. I don't want to under cut my time cost w

Arlo scared but accepting comfort and reassurance for his nail clipping service Whether it is a drop-off grooming salon, mobile, or house call grooming, one thing to think about is the dog's needs. On this journey, I find myself with dogs that are anxious and very nervous. Half of them are reactive. I used to jump straight for a muzzle every time a dog tried to bite me, but that was baby groomer me. One thing we all should do is take the time to understand where the dog is co