NCGIA NEWS
Join the Slow Season Challenge of January 2019
Phew! That was a crazy holiday season, wasn’t it? Hopefully it was profitable and as low stress for you as possible. Grooming being a seasonal business means there’s something dreaded about to start…. the Slow Season! But never fear, this is a perfect time...
5 Myths You Should Know About Cat Nail Caps
Myths About Putting Nail Caps on Cats Myth #1 - Nails Are Prohibited From Retracting Definitely a myth! When cat nails express and then retract, the nail is not going up into the paw itself. When a cat relaxes and retracts the nails, this prevents...
Things I Learned From a Pomeranian
by Danelle German, CFMG, CFCG I’ve been working on several new lectures this year in preparation for upcoming shows both in the US and abroad. As I ponder on the topics I want to cover I think of Puff Puff. Who is Puff Puff, you ask? Well, he was a toy...
Mushroom Cats
“You groom cats?”I hear this at least once a week. And it is usually followed by “Don’t cats groom themselves?” I love it when that question is asked.For more than a decade my answer has been: No!Contrary to popular belief, cats do NOT groom themselves.Cats lick...
Dealing With Problematic Clients
Dealing with Problematic Clients I remember the story told me once by a groomer working at a local boarding facility. The staff at the boarding facility would write the letters “PITA” on a client’s boarding card when the client was problematic - meaning “pain in the...
How to Get Crispy Leg Lines
I am frequently asked about the placement of leg lines on a lion cut. Is there a right or wrong place to put them? What about blending – should it be done or not? And how do you get all four leg lines straight and symmetrical? When I first developed the...
Ashley Moon: Interview with a CFMG
Tell us about your pet grooming background. Since I was a young girl I have always loved dogs and cats. Here is the journey that has led me to where I am today: My first job in the pet grooming industry was when I was 14 years old. I was hired as a dog...
Meet Melissa Hall, CFMG and Owner of Touch of Class Pet Grooming
My story begins with dogs. I started out as a dog groomer. I am a salon groomer and always have been. It is also a story of how I faced my fears, rose above them, conquered them, and became a better groomer and business owner. I come from a grooming...
The Pros and Cons of House Call Cat Grooming
The Pros and Cons of House Call Cat Grooming "House call” refers to a groomer who performs grooming services inside the client’s home. Many pet owners, especially cat owners, prefer this type of service in order to provide a low stress and familiar...
How to Turn a Naysayer Into a Client
How to Turn a Naysayer into a Client First published in Purrfect Pointers Spring 2016, learn from NCGI's Danelle German the 6 super easy action steps to turn naysayers into YOUR clients. Each of these action steps are things you can begin doing today! Just...