A Vision for the Future of Pet Grooming
Moving Beyond "Getting It Done" to "Getting It Right" For too long, the pet grooming industry has operated on outdated principles that prioritize speed over safety, and convenience over compassion. As a Master Groomer Behavior Specialist, a Master Certified Grooming Expert and a Certified Dog Trainer with 25+ years in the field, I've witnessed firsthand how these old-school approaches not only compromise pet welfare but also limit our professional potential. It's time for a revolution and it starts with two fundamental shifts. 1. Elevating Sanitation Standards: Because Every Pet Deserves Better The first pillar of modernizing our industry is transforming our approach to cleanliness and sanitation. While many groomers still rely on basic cleaning routines established decades ago, or no routines at all, we now understand so much more about disease prevention, cross-contamination, and the science of proper sanitation. My vision includes: Advanced disinfection ...