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Jan 23 •
When you were a bather/ apprentice, what are somethings you wish you had been taught or understood better?
For me, I didn’t understand how important good prep was until I started doing haircuts. I also didn’t feel confident in recognizing signs of stress, fear, anxiety or making judgements on when to refer out.
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Nov '25 •
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I’m currently working like crazy on getting some group meetings scheduled and bringing in guest speakers. What are you guys most interested in learning or discussing?
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2 likes • Nov '25
Building trust with new clients! Especially when they are anxious or had bad experiences.
Nov '25 •
Free Ear Infection Course
This course was shared to me and I wanted to share it here as a free resource. This course is by Dr. Painter, a board certified veterinary dermatologist. See link below! https://www.theallergicdog.com/ears
Nov '25 •
Base Pay?
What do you think is a reasonable base pay for a groomer? If you receive 50% commission, and the smallest haircut is priced as $70 and smallest bath as $45 without add-ons. We also only do one-on-one appointments. I work 10 hour shifts.
0 likes • Nov '25
@Mackenzie Nomad I’m sorry I feel like you are misunderstanding or I am misspeaking. 😭 My commission rate is 50%. That I am happy with. I am trying to determine a reasonable hourly base pay, like $15-$25/hour. Because if there are slow days in which I’m clocked in for 10 hours, but only 2-3 dogs come in, I think my 50% commission rate would be less than an hourly base pay. In that case, I am asking what is a reasonable hourly base pay.
0 likes • Nov '25
@Mackenzie Nomad You’re good!! I was like “man I am not getting my question across” 😂
Nov '25 •
Tips on Westie head
Hi guys, I did my first westie alone today! Overall I don’t think it’s terrible first attempt (the owner was also over the moon) but I need tips on getting that more textured, round head. Anyone know any good tips? (The body isn’t into a traditional Westie trim it’s a clip off body) Added a before pic too \/
0 likes • Nov '25
There are texturizing sprays. I have seen groomers use a round pin brush to style the hair on the head, using sort of like a circular rubbing motion to fluff the hairs up and out.
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