by Danelle German | Dec 10, 2018 | Business Growth, CFMG, Grooming Techniques
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 Pomeranian...
by Danelle German | Dec 4, 2018 | CFMG, Grooming Techniques
“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...
by Danelle German | Nov 13, 2018 | CFMG, Grooming Techniques
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...
by Danelle German | Nov 6, 2018 | Business Growth, 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 washer for a...
by Danelle German | Oct 29, 2018 | Business Growth, Cat Grooming Salons, CFMG
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 family. I am the...
by Danelle German | Oct 23, 2018 | Business Growth, Cat Grooming Salons, CFMG
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 environment...