NCGIA NEWS
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 National Cat...
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...
Facebook for Grooming Businesses
Are your Facebook page likes turning into appointments? Do you get frustrated with boosted posts not making any impact? We hear you! While Facebook is the most popular social media platform, it is constantly changing and can be difficult to...
How Specific Tools Can Improve Your Cat Grooming Results
August Answers with Danelle Every Wednesday during August 2018, Danelle shared answers to commonly asked cat grooming questions on the NCGI's Facebook page! You can check out the recorded FB Live videos and the resources mentioned for each below.Week 5: How...
