For those of you who don’t know me personally, I do not watch television. That’s right…I admit it…I do not watch television. I do occasionally watch movies, but I simply do not have the time to watch television. Besides, there is so much violence, destruction, and depressing news, that I really don’t understand why anyone [...]
We just wrapped up a great weekend at the Kansas City Groom Classic and are on our way back to business at my own salon. I am asked to do a lot of lectures at numerous grooming shows both nationally and internationally. I am also asked to hold workshops all over the country. I even [...]
Where – Cameo’s Pet Spa – 2604 US Hwy. 70, Mebane, NC. When – July 2, 2012 Contact number – 919-304-2077 Time – 9:00 – 5:00 Cost – 100.00 As the pet industry continues to grow, owners are no longer looking for a ‘grooming shop’, they are seeking spa services in upscale salons where their [...]
Where – Cameo’s Pet Spa, 2604 US Hwy 70, Mebane, North Carolina 27302 Contact Number – 919-304-2077 When – June 30 – July 1, 2012 Time – 9:00 – 5:00 Cost – 200.00 for both days and 130.00 for the first day only Day 1 Day 1 will be a day filled with the most in-depth information available in the [...]
I rarely watch television these days…too much violence, drama, and depressing topics for my liking…but I recently caught a clip from a popular talk show that featured a novice creative groomer. When asked if coloring dogs is safe, her response was that she uses vegan dyes that are non-toxic. Really?! Since when is bleach vegan [...]
I have worked with dogs all my life…from kennel help, to veterinary technician, and finally into the world of grooming. I bond closely with my clients, both the pet and the owner. In my salon we specialize in working with ‘difficult’ dogs. You know the ones….the geriatrics with arthritis, the neurotic dogs with social issues, [...]
Where – Doggie Stylz, 1636A Topsail Road, Paradise, Newfoundland When – July 14-15, 2012 Time – 9:00 – 5:00 Cost – 250.00 for both days and 150.00 for the first day only Day 1 Day 1 will be a day filled with the most in-depth information available in the industry concerning creative grooming. NAPCG president, [...]
In 2011, I had the honor of being the first American dog groomer to speak at Zoo Russia in Moscow. I have just returned from my second trip and am astounded at the growth and changes a year can make. As I arrived at the show, I immediately noticed changes. For one thing, there were [...]
The National Association of Professional Creative Groomers was formed in 2009. Since that time, the NAPCG has accomplished many things within the grooming industry…and that makes us very proud. Before the NAPCG, creative was creative…and that was all. But the NAPCG categorized different aspects of ‘creative’ grooming and established the term ‘salon creative’, a form [...]
I travel. A lot. I always have somewhere to go, somewhere to be, and something to do. Sometimes it’s a trip to another continent, sometimes just a few hundred miles over to another state. This weekend was no exception and I found myself on the road in Georgia. Now this should have been a really [...]
