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New posts every morning and evening: techniques and trims, breed and coat guides, pet care, safety, and the business of grooming. For the numbers side of the job, see the pay guides and the free calculators.
October 3, 2026Is Dog Grooming a Good Career? The Outlook for GroomersWhat drives demand for dog groomers, what the government's job data covers, the trade offs of the work, and how groomers grow their income.October 3, 2026Salon, Chain, Mobile or Home: Where Dog Groomers WorkThe main settings dog groomers work in, how pay and pace differ in each, and the trade offs to weigh when choosing.October 3, 2026Tipping in Dog Grooming: What Groomers Should KnowHow tipping works in grooming salons, common owner guidance, tip splits with bathers, card tips, and why tips matter so much to pay.October 3, 2026The Grooming Year: Busy Seasons, Slow Seasons and How to PlanWhen grooming demand usually peaks and dips through the year, why, and how commission groomers can plan their income around it.October 3, 2026Should Double Coated Dogs Be Shaved? What Groomers Tell OwnersWhy many groomers advise against shaving double coated breeds, when a shave down is still the right call, and how to talk owners through it.October 3, 2026How Grooming Prices Are Set, and Why They Keep RisingWhat goes into the price of a dog groom: size, breed, coat condition, behavior and add ons, plus the costs pushing prices up.October 3, 2026Grooming School, Apprenticeship or Salon Training?The three main routes into dog grooming, what each one costs in time and money, and how training periods are usually paid.October 3, 2026Do Dog Groomers Need a License? Certification ExplainedMost U.S. states do not license individual dog groomers. What is regulated, what voluntary certification means, and why the debate keeps coming up.October 3, 2026The Physical Cost of Grooming and How to Protect YourselfGrooming is hard on wrists, shoulders, backs and ears. The common injuries, the equipment that helps, and how pay structure feeds burnout.October 3, 2026How Doodles Changed the Grooming TableDoodle and poodle-mix coats now fill grooming books. What that means for groom times, matting, pricing and a groomer's pay.October 3, 2026Building a Loyal Client Book as a Dog GroomerWhy regular clients are the most valuable part of a groomer's income, and practical ways to rebook, retain and grow them.