Articles by Ryans Pet

Embarking on a career as a pet groomer can be both exciting and challenging, whether you're a newcomer to the profession or a seasoned expert. The key to success lies in continuous learning, practice, and finding your unique groove. No one knows this better than groomer Britney Mack, whose journey in dog grooming has been a testament to the power of perseverance and self-promotion.

As the weather heats up, our furry friends spend more time outside, exposing them to a greater risk of injuries and wounds. Whether it's from rough play or encounters with other animals, it's essential to be prepared for cleaning pet wounds during the summer months. Prompt and proper treatment can help prevent infections and speed up the healing process. It's crucial to have the necessary supplies on hand, including disinfectants, gauze, and bandages. Additionally, understanding the signs of infection and when to seek veterinary care is vital in ensuring your pet's health and well-being. 

Being a pet groomer requires a unique set of skills and dexterity, but left-handed groomers often face an additional challenge. In a world where right-handed tools and equipment dominate, lefties must learn to adapt to a world designed for the majority. For a left-handed groomer, it can be frustrating and difficult to find tools that work for them and to master techniques that are often taught to right-handed individuals. Despite these challenges, left-handed groomers have proven to be just as skilled and successful as their right-handed counterparts. In this blog, we partnered with Ashley Webb, owner of TheBlvckGypsy Mobile Grooming, to explore the unique challenges that left-handed groomers face and offer tips and tricks to help them succeed in the pet grooming industry.

As a pet professional, it's easy to prioritize the needs of your furry clients over your own self-care. However, neglecting your own needs can lead to burnout, stress, and a decrease in the quality of care you provide. In this blog, we'll be exploring the importance of self-care for pet professionals alongside Erin Martin of All About Paws Pet Spa, and how not taking care of yourself can negatively impact your day-to-day work. We'll also be sharing some tips and tricks to help you prioritize your self-care routine and maintain a healthy work-life balance. So, whether you're a veterinarian, dog walker, or groomer, this blog is for you!

As a pet groomer, you have a unique and rewarding career that allows you to work with animals and their owners daily. However, like any profession, it's important to continue investing in your skills and knowledge to ensure that you stay current and competitive in the industry. Whether you're just starting out or you've been grooming pets for years, there are many reasons why investing in your career is crucial. From improving your techniques to expanding your client base, the benefits of investing in your career as a pet groomer are numerous and can help you achieve long-term success in this fulfilling field. 

February is probably most recognizeable as being the month to celebrate love as couples, but for Sharita Goode, owner of Fluffy Tails Dog Grooming, it was the love from the dogs she groomed and her grooming family at work, who ultimately helped in saving her from Domestic Violence.

I prefer to think I was always a part of the pet industry; I just didn?t accept it as my career for a long time. I was born into a show dog/cat family. From a young age, I had to help prep the dogs and cats my parents were actively exhibiting and assisted in keeping the animals that were out of the ring in tip-top condition. So, I like to say I was born with a brush in my hand. I was a working pet groomer for show people I knew and also pet owners that were referred to me. I loved working with the animals but never thought grooming was a ?real? career, just a hobby that I loved. In the late 90s, I decided to make it my ?real? job and took all I learned from the other previous careers I pursued and created a more natural holistic way of grooming. 

When you are a new business owner it seems like you must answer the phone every time it rings. It may sound like a good idea to accommodate every request or demand from new clients when you are trying to build. You may get anxious to turn away potential income if you say no to a demand. 

When you are inexperienced in the world of business it is a huge amount of pressure to make everyone happy (clients, landlord, family, etc.). The awesome part of being a business owner is you get to decide everything! The worst part of owning a business is you have to decide everything! But freedom comes with major responsibility. 

What makes this industry unique is that many of us come from so many backgrounds. We may go to college, get a degree, and end up on a totally different career path. For Frazel Jefferson, owner of ?The Gun Show Groomer? located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, he?s the exact example of adaptability and flexibility. With a career path that ranges from the Military, to working at a Root Beer Stand, Frazel used those opportunities to learn and create a foundation to pursue his passion; pet care. Overcoming obstacles is a part of most of our lives, and thankfully for Frazel, he used his obstacles for the greater good. We wanted to learn more about Frazel and how he became ?The Gun Show Groomer? and here?s what he had to say. 

For some of us, starting a business may be one of our goals in the New Year. However, the whole thought process of how to start, how to get money and how to have faith that it will all work can be the most daunting part of the process. For Zakayla, owner of Pawpin' Pawz Luxury Mobile Grooming located in Cincinnati, Ohio, keeping faith and perseverance was at the forefront of her vision of what being a business owner should be. We caught up with Zakayla to learn more about her vision for being a business owner and her journey to becoming one and here's what she had to say.