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Groom Yourself for the Holiday Rush

The holiday season is a uniquely busy time for groomers. 

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, your schedule becomes tighter, your days become longer, and you feel the pressure to fit every customer in before the big day. 

Will you and your grooming equipment be ready to handle the demand when your bookings start to skyrocket? 

Let’s face it, you can’t push a holiday cut back to the first week of January if your clippers fail in mid-December. Delays could lead to unhappy clients and lost profits. 

Take time now to do a thorough inventory of your equipment and supplies. 

 

Clippers and Blades: 

• Are your clipper blades and guidecombs in good working order? 
• Is it time to order new blades or a backup for your favorite size?
• Are you well stocked on blade oil and cooling spray? 
• Do you have spare carbon brushes, blade drive assemblies or any other parts you might need for a quick fix? 
• Click here to see the complete selection of clippers, blades, accessories and spare parts at PetEdge.com

Shears:

• Are your shears in good working order? 
• Do they fit your hand comfortably? Do you need new rubber finger or thumb rings?
• When was the last time you had your shears sharpened? Is it time for another sharpening?
• Do you have a backup pair of shears? 
• How do you protect your shears in the shop? Is it time to invest in a shear holder?
• Click here to see our complete selection of shears

 

Consumables:

Take a thorough inventory of your consumable items to make sure you’re stocked up on everything you need. When your business picks up, you'll be using a lot more of your consumable items every day. It's important to have these crucial items in stock:

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Finishing Spray
• Styptic Powder
• Ear Cleaner 

 

Accessories:

The holidays are the perfect time to personalize your grooming jobs by giving each pet that you groom a festive finishing touch.  Now is your time to order:

• Bows
• Toys
• Treats
• Bandanas

Staffing and Scheduling:

What are your staffing plans for the holidays? Are you going to be adding temporary help or bringing in more part timers on a regular basis?

If you are making plans for additional staff members, it might be wise to invest in an inexpensive portable grooming table. 

A spare table gives you the extra workspace you need at the time you need it most. Once the holiday rush is over, you can fold the table up and store it until next year.  

This is also a good time to plan your holiday hours. 

There are only so many hours that you can work each day, but you can stagger your opening times (start later in the day and close later at night) to accommodate your customers’ busy holiday schedules. 

Many customers will gladly pay a premium to have their pet groomed during extended shop hours.  

Shop at PetEdge:

PetEdge is your one-stop source for grooming equipment and supplies. We have everything you need to get ready for the busy holiday rush. 

We have over 12,000 products in our catalog and online at PetEdge.com. This includes grooming equipment and supplies from exclusive PetEdge brands like: 

• Master Equipment (tubs, tables, and dryers)
• Master Grooming Tools (slicker brushes, shears, clipper blades, and more)
• ProSelect (cages, pens, ex-pens, and more)
• Top Performance (shampoo, conditioner, ear cleaner, styptic powder and more)
• Aria (fashionable pet accessories)

We also have a complete selection of products from other leading brands, including:

• Oster (clippers, shears and dryers)
• Andis (clippers, blades and dryers)
• Geib (shears and clippers)
• Wahl (clippers)

Plus, PetEdge is your complete shampoo headquarters. We stock hundreds of shampoos from all your favorite brands, including Bio-Groom, Tropiclean, Espree, Eqyss, PPP, Groomer's Edge, Crazy Dog, and lots, lots more. 

Be sure to visit PetEdge.com for all your grooming needs today!

Tips for Fighting Groomer Burnout

Have you ever experienced groomer burnout?

An article in this month's Grooming Business magazine suggests that burnout is a common problem among groomers due to the fast-paced work environment, the responsibility of caring for someone's pet, and the labor-intensive nature of the work itself. 

The article, written by longtime groomer and former PetEdge product support specialist Carol Visser, is well worth a read. Find a copy of the article here. 

At PetEdge, we know how hard groomers work every day, and we are always working to develop products that will make your workday easier.  

Here are five of our favorite burnout-fighting products.

Top Performance Anti-Fatigue Mats

Fatigue-reducing mats for groomers help to ease stress on backs, necks, hips and knees for longer, more comfortable grooming sessions. Made of soft, padded foam and PVC for lasting wear. Click here for more info. 

 

Master Grooming Tools Ergonomic Slicker Brushes:

These professional brushes feature an angled brush head and an ergonomically designed handle that keeps your hand in a more natural position to prevent fatigue and repetitive motion injury. Handles are molded and double-coated in soft rubber to fit your hand perfectly. Click here for more info.  

Top Performance Professional Tool Organizers:

A cluttered grooming shop can be an uncomfortable place to work. Are you tired of having your tools scattered all over the shop? Our handy roll-up organizers have seven pockets to securely store grooming tools, shears and accessories. The organizer can be rolled up and secured in place with the included Velcro® tabs, or you can use the two loops to hang it from your grooming table. Click here for more info. 

Top Performance Table Mats:

Cushioned grooming table mats provide a comfortable surface for pets to stand on while you groom. Soft PVC and foam rubber mats help to reduce fatigue by easing pressure on joints, so pets will stand still longer. Great for older grooming tables or any table with a worn surface. Pets that are more comfortable are happier and easier to groom, which makes your job easier, too. So everyone wins! 

Click here for more info. 

Zanies Rubber Wedding Chickens

Sometimes the best way to fight burnout is by having a good laugh. Keep these fun latex chickens in your shop as a way to lighten up the mood on busy days. Delightfully detailed latex toys are great for keeping dogs entertained, and a fun way to put a smile on your customers' faces. Click here to see more.

You Tell Us!

Now it's your turn. What techniques and products do you use to fight fatigue and groomer burnout? 

Leave us a comment and let us know what your favorites are.. 

Finishing Touches for Halloween Grooming Jobs

Halloween is big business in the pet industry. From costume contests to spooky toys and tasty treats, pet owners love to include their pets in the Halloween fun. 

Groomers can take advantage of this popular and profitable trend by adding Halloween flair to their October grooming jobs. 

Low-cost Halloween scrunchies, bandanas and toys are a great way to make a memorable impression on your clients. 

Whether you give them away as a gift with each grooming job, or stock them in your shop for retail sale, these fun items are sure to be a spook-tacular hit.  

Here are some of our top Halloween finishing touches.   

 

Aria Halloween Pom Pom Scrunchies

Who says Halloween can't be stylish? Our elegant black scrunchies are made of sparkling fabric and tipped with three different colors of pom-poms at the tips. Elastic scrunchies stretch to fit most necks comfortably. Click here to see more. 

 

Aria Halloween Bandanas

Our exclusive Halloween Bandanas are available in a fun Halloween pumpkin design. Tie one on the dogs that you groom during October, and watch the smiles you get from customers when they come in to pick up their pets. Each comfortable polycotton bandana measures 22" x 22" and can be cut to fit most pets. Click here for more information. 

 

Zanies Spooky Balls Canisters

This canister of 15 black and orange tennis ball toys for dogs are imprinted with a mix of four fun Halloween designs: Skull, Ghost, Bat, and Jack o' Lantern. Give a ball to each canine "trick or treater" who comes into your shop, or try this fun game: Put the balls into a bag or a covered box and have your clients pick one out without looking. You can give them a different discount or free add-on service for each type that they pick! For example, someone who picks a ghost ball could be 10% off their next grooming job, a bat ball could be a free peticure, and a jack o' lantern ball could be a free facial treatment.

Click here to see our spooky balls. 

Now is the time to order for Halloween! Call us today or log on to PetEdge.com to see our complete Halloween product selection, including toys, treats, and the best selection of dog costumes anywhere.