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From Problems to Profits: The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses

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Since first published in 1989, and then again in a revised and updated 1997 edition, From Problems to Profits - The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses (1997) continues to be the world's best selling grooming business book. It's not a how-to book for the art of grooming, but instead, the most complete how-to book for starting and managing a new grooming business or expanding an existing one. Every managerial topic in grooming is covered from personnel, client relations, safety a

From Problems to Profits: The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses

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Dog Grooming question by Joan F: How do you begin a career in dog grooming when there is no school close. What should I do? Where do I start?
I want to learn dog grooming but there is no schools close to me where I can take a course. On-line courses are offered but I feel it is a hands on learning experience. Where do I start?

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Answer by fist_3
Look for a job where they do dog grooming like SuperPetz or Petsmart for example. See if they have on the job training. I wouldn’t go to a independent shop. They are more family owned and want family members working there.

Pet Grooming Insights – How We Remove Ear Hair

A veteran pet groomer demonstrates one way of pulling ear hair from inside the ear of a toy poodle.
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There are many different types of dog breeds that have a wide difference in the texture of fur. The fur may be short, long, curly, fluffy or even wiry. Some dog breeds can even be hairless.

Let’s take a look at the American Eskimo dog. Its fur is long and extremely fluffy on this medium size dog. Though with the long fluffy hair it possesses it only requires a low grooming schedule. This type of dog breed falls within the category of high shedding.

The Bernese Mountain dog has long hair as well. It’s fur can be quiet fluffy but not as much as the American Eskimo dog. While shedding only stays in the medium to high range; this type of large breed still requires a low grooming schedule.

The Chow Chow dog has very fluffy coat. This medium size type of dog breed falls within the high shedding category and doesn’t require lots of grooming.

The Pomeranian dog is a small type breed that possesses long hair that requires a low to medium grooming schedule. This particular type of breed falls within the high shedding category.

The Alaskan Malamute dog is a large type breed that has a fluffy coat. Shedding can be high at times for this type of breed during certain seasons. A low amount of grooming is needed for this type of dog breed.

The Akita dog is a large breed that has short to medium length of fur that can be quiet fluffy. Shedding is high for this type of dog breed and requires a low amount of grooming.

The Great Pyrenees dog is a giant type, long coated breed that thats falls into the class of high shedding but only requires a low grooming schedule.

The Samoyed dog is a medium to large type of dog breed that possesses a fluffy coat with long hair. This particular type of dog breed sheds at a high level and requires a low to medium grooming schedule.

The Curly Coated Retriever dog is large type of dog breed that has an unusual curly coat. Its fur resembles the Poodle dog breed. This breed sheds at a medium level and only needs low grooming maintenance.

The Bedlington Terrier dog is a small type of dog breed that has a wiry textured coat. This breed sheds at a medium level and only needs a low grooming schedule.

The Puli dog is small to medium type of dog breed that has one of the most unusual coats ever found. Its coat is extremely long while its fur hangs from the body in forms of thick hair locks. Though this dog sheds at a low level; it requires high maintenance due to the long locks of hair it possesses.

Dog grooming was all the rave during the 19th Century and the Poodle was the most popular breed of dog pampered and groomed. The first recorded grooming parlors were founded in France and the Poodle became the national dog of France under the First Republic. Due to its popularity, the breed soon became known as the French Poodle and not very long after, became the most popular breed in North America.

Pet grooming has faced many changes throughout the years as many more individuals “humanize” their four-legged companions. There are five fundamentals of dog grooming for any breed that make up the basic procedure. These are only the basics of grooming.

-Brushing/Combing

-Bathing

-Blow Drying

-Ear Cleaning

-Nail Trimming

To groom the Poodle, the groomer will need some basic tools before starting. A groomer should have all tools available before starting the grooming process.

-Brush

-Dog shampoo

-Sponge

-Heavy Towel

-Pet Dryer

-Cotton Balls

-Nail Trimmers

-Clippers (only needed if clipping of the hair will be done)

-Scissors

A universal brush is normally the only brush a groomer will need. This brush can be used on tangled or matted coats or a slicker brush can be used for delicate coats. A mat comb can be utilized if the coat is badly matted. For extreme matting, the coat may need to be fully shaven before bathing. After the coat is thoroughly tamed, the poodle is ready for a professional bath.

The ideal water temperature is approximately 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A spray hose connected to a faucet will make this task much simpler. Start with the hindquarters and completely wet the Poodle. The excess water should not be left in the tub and should flow down the drain. The Poodle is actually getting a “shower” rather than a bath. In case the dog decides to do the “shake”, a plastic apron will be very handy in keeping the groomer from being soaked during this process.

After the Poodle is soaked, place shampoo on the sponge and on the Poodle, from rear to front. Keep shampoo clear of the eyes even if the shampoo claims to be tearless. Work the shampoo into the coat not forgetting any areas including the bottoms of the feet. Rinse the shampoo thoroughly, letting the water rinse until it runs clear from the coat. If the Poodle was heavily soiled, the dog may need two washings. The coat of the Poodle has a naturally harsh, dense texture. A cream rinse is not recommended for this type of coat.

Squeeze excess water