Congratulations to Our New ABC Certified Dog Trainers, Veterinary Assistants, Pet Groomers, Cat Trainers and Aquarium Maintenance Professionals! December 17, 2020, to March 31, 2021ABC Honor Roll GraduatesChelcee AlbertVictoria AllenMikaela BakerCassandra  BlackScott BlackburnMonica BrasierLauren BurdsallChristine CannonSamantha Cardozo DenisYolanda CastilloCarole CrowleyKristina DarlingMorgan DayRory DonahueMica EkisBarbara FawcettTara FiorentinoDeborah GartenschlaegerElizabeth GreenKelly GriffinErica HarrisKaris HarveyCassia HazelMegan HouseBrittany HudnallPhillip JamesAlexis […]

By Anna Stowell, Wahl Brand Ambassador and owner of Zoom Groom, a spa for paws The three most important audiences you should target when marketing yourself as a pet groomer are: clients; groomers and the grooming industry; and employers. Marketing to Clients Photos are the best tool when it comes to marketing to clients because they allow you […]

Preparation Tips for a Busy Grooming Season  By Tammy Siert, Andis Animal Educator Here in the Midwest, I get to experience all four seasons. However, thanks to a winter that was cold, snowy and seemed extra-long, I’m really looking forward to springtime weather and preparing for a busy season. There are a few things I like […]

By Coastal Pet Products Staff When it comes to dog training, there is no one size fits all. Every dog is different. What works with one, might not work with another. “There’s not a universal way to teach everything,” said Steven Appelbaum, president of Animal Behavior College. “Instead, you need to discover what works best and that […]

By The Tiki Cat Staff Cats don’t like to drink water. It’s easy to see why this common, but inaccurate, belief has arisen. Many cats are never or rarely seen drinking out of their water bowls, putting them in sharp contrast to dogs, who typically down their liquid in a few slurps, often emptying their […]

By Kong Company Staff Sales of puzzles for people have reportedly skyrocketed by more than 300 percent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Puzzle makers worldwide have sold out of stock as millions stuck at home rediscovered the benefits of mentally challenging activities. Mental enrichment is equally important for dogs. And while dog puzzles […]

By Katie Parr, Groomer’s Choice Marketing Manager With so many brands and varieties of pet shampoos to choose from, how do you pick the best one for each client’s dog? The next time you are restocking your dog shampoo supplies, consider adding these Groomer’s Choice top picks. Note: Even though we divide these shampoos into three […]