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In the course of a single day, a dog groomer will see all kinds of dogs come through their doors. The success of their grooming session will depend on the dog’s level of grooming. Why is it that the dog’s training matters so much to the groomer? Making A Dog Amenable To Grooming The problem with grooming is that it’s always for the dog’s benefit, but the dog doesn’t know. The dog’s owner can’t explain to them that they need to be groomed to be happy and healthy. They’ll just think that they’re being poked and prodded for no reason, […]

It never fails, curly-haired girls want straight hair and straight-haired girls want curls but what about dogs? Do they care? Probably not, but if you want to become a dog groomer you probably will because curly hair, or fur, requires a different approach when grooming than straight or wiry fur. At Merryfield Academy, one of the best dog grooming schools in Florida, you will learn how to do all types of dog fur, including curly coats. How is Curly Different? There is, of course, a science behind the curl. Just like your hair, a dog’s fur is made up of […]

Some dogs aren’t fans of the groomers and will put up a fight if they’re taken to be washed or have their nails clipped. Many owners may think of giving up trying to bring them to you, but it’s essential that they get good grooming. When they’re groomed, dogs are actually healthier and will feel better in themselves. What can you do if a dog isn’t happy about seeing you? Here are some tips. Work Together With The Dog’s Owner Preparing a dog for a visit to the salon starts at home. The owner can help prepare their dog by acclimatising […]

Dog groomers style and bathe the fur on dogs and might also clip their nails and fur. Groomers may offer their services to the family pet or might specialize in the preparation of show animals for events. While some are self-employed, other groomers practice their trade at pet shops, kennels, or veterinary offices. A pet grooming career can be deeply satisfying if you enjoy working with animals. Moreover, you can accumulate a considerable clientele if you’re ready to put in long hours marketing, networking, and otherwise building your business. A significant step in the process is obtaining pet grooming certification […]

During the summertime, especially here in South Florida, temperatures can be unbearable. As pet owners, we need to be aware that it’s just as hot for our pets! As humans, we have natural ways to cool down by producing sweat. Dogs don’t have the same natural cooling systems, and their health can become in jeopardy as a result of extreme heat. Fortunately, as a pet owner, there are a few things that you can do as far as dog safety goes to protect your furry pal. Don’t Leave Your Dog Outside During the Day During the summer months, South Florida’s […]

There’s a saying that goes “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take care of the book and put in the extra effort to maintain its cover. For dogs, grooming carries more importance than most people realize. It can be easy to think that something like grooming is a luxury, but in reality, it is a necessity. So much so in fact that many dogs in shelters and pet shops rely on grooming to find their forever homes with loving families. Shelter and pet shop grooming has a heavy influence over pet adoption rates, […]

A lot of people seem to be confused about how to earn grooming certification. When groomers say that they have been “certified by [the name of their grooming school],” this does not mean that they have board certification. In fact, most grooming schools don’t have the power to certify professional pet groomers; instead, groomers in training have to voluntarily earn certification formal associations like the National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA). Completing Grooming School When students graduate from pet grooming school, they leave with a degree after having completed the school’s program. While this is not the same as […]

If you are considering enrolling in the programs that pet grooming schools have to offer, you will have to gain knowledge on how to deal with troubled fur. Many longer haired dogs will develop difficult areas of matted fur that will be more demanding of grooming needs. These trouble areas need to be addressed in a way that will not harm the animal and also blend in with the rest of the haircut. Pet grooming schools like Merryfield can teach you how to handle these rough areas in a way that pleases the customer and the furry friend, giving you […]

There are many pets in our country, and each of these pets has owners with their own opinions. Many of these opinions regard the care and grooming of their pets, which may differ from person to person. Throughout the industry, pet groomers come into contact with many pet owners who have beliefs of various cat and dog grooming myths. It’s important to debunk these cat and dog grooming myths so that our furry friends can live the happiest and healthiest lives we can manage to provide for them. “I can’t be allergic, he/she is hypoallergenic” Although it is true that […]

Many dog breeds sport a double coat, but even the most well-studied dog owners might not know how to properly take care of it. A dog’s double coat consists of both a soft undercoat and a long, thick outer coat, each of which performs different functions to protect the dog from the elements. With this in mind, there are some dos and don’ts about double coat care that every dog owner should know. DO Research to Better Understand Your Dog’s Double Coat Double coats are pretty common among herding breeds, retrievers, and terriers, but other breeds may have them as […]