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PetEdge Interview: Forget Me Not Shelter

At PetEdge, we're proud to manufacture and design pet products that help pet care professionals take great care of our animal friends. We love to hear stories from our customers about the ways that our products help them in their business or volunteer efforts. 

To share some of those success stories with you, we're starting a new "PetEdge Professionals" feature on the blog. We'll talk to people who use PetEdge products every day, learn about their business or organizations, and hear about the challenges and rewards that come from working with pets.

To kick off this new feature, we talked to Kim Gillen, the Volunteer Executive Director of the Forget Me Not Animal Shelter in Republic, Washington.

Kim is such a great spokesperson for the shelter, we're happy to have her kick off this series! Here's Kim to describe the shelter in her own words, followed by a Q and A session with PetEdge.

About The Shelter:

"Forget Me Not Shelter is a 501(c)3  nonprofit organization. We are not a huge shelter; we generally average 5-8 dogs and 10-20 cats at any one time. We take in all our county's stray and abandoned animals, yet receive no governmental funding.

Consequently, we try to do everything we can to keep costs as low as possible.

We have two stand-alone buildings for cats, divided into 4 rooms. The cats begin their stay inside a playpen, then are allowed to roam free in the room after they and the other cats adjust to one another.

The dogs are housed in a separate large building, each in its own privacy  kennel. While the dogs do get two caretaker visits each day (morning and evening), and often a mid-day walker visit, they spend a lot of time in their kennels, so we like to give them sturdy and fun toys and chew objects to help alleviate kennel stress.

Snugglers get plush toys, and puppies get lots of your great puppy toys. As you can imagine, it doesn't take long for a shelter to go through a toy order!

PetEdge Q & A Session:

1. What are the biggest challenges facing your shelter this year?

The biggest challenge without question is finding enough volunteers. Since we receive no government funding—yet are the only place that stray/abandoned/impounded dogs and cats can go in the county—we need to find enough volunteer manpower to fill 7 two-hour cat caregiver shifts and 14 two-hour dog caregiver shifts at a minimum each week.

Until 2011, we were 100% volunteer-powered. This year, we had enough funding to hire a part-time shelter manager/volunteer coordinator who helps with the physical upkeep around the shelter and also makes sure the caregiver schedules are filled.

This part-time manager currently fills any caregiver shifts that do not have a volunteer, but funding for the position will run out at the end of the year, so we need to get more volunteers on board quickly.

It is a result of "growing pains"—once we got our two cat buildings and big dog/office building up and running late in 2010, we were able to take in more pets!

We also have some additional building-related challenges for this year; we need to put in security fencing, an ADA-approved parking pad, and have a deep desire for a grooming station to help us clean up those stray dogs that have been lying in mud for days before coming in to the shelter.

2. What PetEdge products do you use at the shelter? How do they make caring for animals easier?

We use all sorts of PetEdge products! Some of our favorites are the ProSelect Cat Cages, and cage accessories like perch covers, ramps, hammocks, and dividing platforms.

Though our cats and kittens do not live in cages all the time, there are times when we need to keep a bottle-feeding litter safely contained, and we use the playpens in our open cat rooms to help introduce new cats and kittens to the room safely.

Even when no one in the room needs to be kept in a playpen, we clip the doors open and always find a few of the kittens sleeping in the hammocks!

We love to give the shelter dogs a rotating assortment of fun PetEdge toys and treats—some of their favorites are the different Zanies rubber chickens, and the Zanies WigWag balls. We get all the dogs' toys—both PetEdge brands and name brands—from PetEdge because the quality and pricing is the best anywhere.

  

The PetEdge Ranch Rewards Treats are an incredible value, and really help us to begin basic training on the shelter dogs, who—let's face it—don't always have the best manners when they arrive.

We also count on PetEdge for collars, leashes, flea and tick repellents, scratching pads, cat furniture like the Meow Town Kitty Castle (see photo below), bedding, nutritional supplements, cat toys....

Anything we need for the shelter pets, we look for at PetEdge first. 

3. What are some of the supplies/volunteer services that shelters are always in need of?

"It doesn't matter if it's a primarily volunteer-driven shelter, or if it's a government-funded fully-staffed municipal shelter—some things are always going to be in short supply.

There can never be too many dog toys, or treats, or paper towels. It's impossible to overstock kitty litter, or laundry detergent, or towels and blankets for bedding.

Collars for all sizes of dogs and cat safety collars are always in short supply.

And any shelter can always use volunteers who want to come and walk a dog, or cuddle and socialize some kittens; the adult cats love to be brushed and to have a warm lap to visit, and many of the dogs come in with fur full of burrs and grass seeds, and they benefit so much from volunteers who enjoy light grooming.

If a shelter is volunteer-driven, as Forget Me Not is, then volunteers are needed for everything—scooping litter boxes and filling food bowls may not be as desirable as playing with a room full of kittens, but the pets have to have their basic needs met in addition to the 'fun' stuff.

4. What's the best part about working with rescued animals?

I think every volunteer has a different "best part." For me, it's a trio comprised of:    

• Feeling that gratitude and unconditional love and acceptance from the lost or abandoned pet who actually thinks living in the shelter is a big step up...
• Then getting photos and stories from adopters about their Forget Me Not family members so we can see the pets living their happy endings...
• And finally, knowing that I, and every one of the other volunteers, really make a difference to each pet that passes through the shelter, and in that way, we help to improve our community one pet at a time.

5. If you could design your dream shelter, what elements would it include?

That's a great question, considering we just finished designing and building as close to our "dream shelter" as we could get with the funds on hand! A true dream shelter would have:

• Separate buildings to house dogs and cats, preferably with magically endless supply of comfortable privacy dog kennels and fun cat rooms, so whenever things started to feel crowded, another room or kennel would appear
• Quarantine rooms for dogs and cats who are just arriving, or who become ill at the shelter
• An entire building devoted to pets whose only offense is the dreaded ringworm fungal infection, so they could be treated efficiently without cross-contaminating the other pets at the shelter
• A huge laundry room with multiple washers and dryers
• A refrigerator and dishwasher
• Bathing stations and grooming tables for both dogs and cats
• A few large, comfortable rooms for the pets to play in, and where they can interact with potential adopters
• A huge fenced yard with an agility course, a kiddy swimming pool, and shade trees, so the dogs can kick up their heels outside
• Big screened porches with climbing structures and platforms for the cats to enjoy the outdoors safely

Our shelter includes many of those elements, though on a smaller scale than a true "dream" shelter. As we grow in terms of volunteer power and donations, we anticipate expanding!

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Thanks to Kim for being a great interviewee! We're lucky to have customers like her.

To find out more about the Forget Me Not Shelter, click here.

Are you a pet care professional who uses PetEdge products in your workday? We'd love to learn more! Send us an email at blog@petedge.com.

The Ins and Outs of Opening a Grooming Shop

Opening a small business these days is no small effort. It requires a lot of planning, time and gumption. The grooming industry is no different.

Dogs in the Rrruff is a small grooming shop in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Owned and operated by Kathleen Burke and Maura (Mo) Doyle, this shop offers a unique grooming business model that's not typically seen in the pet industry.

Their business model offers a great example for how to get your business going.

 Location

Know your location and build your business around it. If, like Dogs in the Rrruff, you decide to open shop in a downtown setting you should probably focus on maintaining a boutique-type feel. Your shop should echo the same feeling as the other shops around it.

Dogs in the Rrruff chose to brand their business using a similar color palette as a popular tourist location in the town. This way their business “fits in” while still standing out.

They also were aware of the foot-traffic on the busy street where they're opening up shop, and installed a DOG-i-Pot waste bag dispenser and a bowl with water for those walking by with their furry friends.

Build relationships

Take a look at the other shops in the community you plan on opening in. Are there other pet-related businesses? If so, rather than competing directly with them, work with them and develop a list of products and services that complement theirs. This way you will be building a relationship rather than an enemy.

Dogs in the Rrruff is located in an area that has more than one successful pet retail shops. As such, this clever grooming shop offers training services (including a certification class in Canine CPR) instead of a retail section. This way they’re working within their community and can complement rather than compete with their business neighbors.

Offer unique services

Think outside the box when creating a list of what services you’ll offer.

Obviously you’ll want the basics, but if there is a sp something you are particularly good at, include it even if it may not seem like an obvious choice.

Kathleen Burke from Dogs in the Rrruff is a talented artist. To help her shop stand out from the rest, she has included an “Arts in the Rrruff” section to display her pet portraits to customers as they drop off and pick up their pets.

She plans to hold art gallery evenings with other local artists.

 

Focus on education

Remember that there’s a reason that your customers bring their pets to you. You are the expert and they rely on your experience and education.

This relationship puts you in an excellent position to educate your customers on what’s best for their pets. You’ll find that the better you’re able to inform your customers, the better business will be.

Dogs in the Rrruff informs each customer of best grooming practices and offers helpful suggestions and tips for pet owners. They also offer a wide selection of training classes from basic puppy training up to more advanced classes like Canine CPR. They also hold seminars for those in the industry to keep up to date on best practices such as anal gland expressing and pet dental training.

Know your limitations

Don’t try to do everything. Find out what you and your staff are best at and stick to that. Trying to offer too many services just dilutes the quality of the service.

Dogs in the Rrruff’s owners are able to maintain an ideal balance. Each groomer focuses on what she is best at and helps the other. They only offer services that they have a strong background in and have a veterinary technician come in once a week to offer special services.

Harness the power of social media/websites

If your business doesn’t have a website or Facebook account, ask yourself why? These days, it is easier than ever to connect with a large customer base with just a bit of effort and time. If you’re not overly Internet savvy, have an employee or a friend give you a hand. You’ll be amazed at the difference.

Dogs in the Rrruff’s website features information on the shop, will display pictures of finished grooming, and even has a blog where the owners can connect with their customers in a friendly, casual manner.

Most of all … good luck!

Opening a new shop anywhere is never an easy feat and we salute entrepreneurs like you who strive to follow their dreams and make a difference in their communities. PetEdge works hard to support the little guy with our wide selection of low-cost grooming supplies. Whatever your needs, we have the products that will help you get the job done.

Shop our 17,000 new products at PetEdge.com

PetEdge Plays "Desert Island Dog Groomer"

 
Music fans are always putting together lists of the Desert Island Discs they'd bring with them if they were stranded on a desert island. Everyone always has fun sharing their lists and commenting on each other's choices.

Now it's time to get groomers in on the fun.

So Here's The Scenario...

After taking a tropical cruise to relax from your full-time grooming job, you fall overboard during a highly competitive game of shuffleboard and wash up on the Island of Ungroomed Dogs.

Strangely enough, the island’s grooming shop is equipped with a table, a tub, all your favorite shampoos, and a dryer. But there are no tools to be found.

In a bottle on the beach, you find a rolled up copy of the latest PetEdge catalog. Although we have over 17,000 items in our catalog and online, you can only bring 10 of them with you on the island.

So what 10 grooming tools would you need to get started?

To kick off this new feature, we asked one of our on-staff groomers, Audrey Vogt, to be our first groomer castaway. Audrey works with our product support team. If you've called us with a question recently, you might have talked to her!

Here's what Audrey chose to bring with her:

1. Andis UltraEdge 2-Speed Clipper

"I chose this clipper because it has the two speeds to handle most coat types, which should cover almost any breed dog I’d see. Plus, it's low maintenance, so I won’t have to spend a lot of my time oiling and replacing the parts. It also has an enclosed motor, so hopefully sand/dog hair won’t get in and slow things down."

"Another reason why I picked this clipper is because it includes the new Andis Magnetic Chrome Universal Comb Set free with purchase. Which I thought would make a good addition, since I can’t bring more than 10 items. I only need to buy one extra blade and I end up getting eight more cutting lengths to choose from."

     


2-4 Master Grooming Tools Swivel Select Shears
(Straight, Curved and Thinning)

 "I chose the Swivel Select sSears as a set because the range of motion in my thumb is limited due to an old injury. I find that a shear with a very short shank like that of a the Swivel Series is extremely comfortable for me to use. I also like how light these shears are."

 
5. Master Grooming Tools Flexible Slicker Brush Double Hard

"It has the weight and texture I prefer. I like this type of slicker because it's a good all-around brush to use on most coat types."

 

6. Master Grooming Tools Rainbow Greyhound Comb Face/Finishing

"A face/finishing comb is something that every groomer needs. I picked this one because it’s pretty."

7. Master Grooming Tools Ergonomic Dematting Tools 6-Blade

"I prefer this dematting blade to the other ones because it works faster and is less painful for the dogs. Yes, it takes a lot more out of the coat. But there is less pinching and you can get in the tighter and smaller spaces."

 

8. Master Grooming Tools Ergonomic Undercoat Rake 20 Pins Long

"Because every groomer should have one."

 

9. Andis UltraEdge Clipper Blade Size 4½ FC

"This is my favorite blade so I can’t go without it (well I could, but I wouldn’t be very happy). I think this length looks good on just about everything."

 

10. Dremel 2-Speed Cordless Grinder

"I picked this Dremel because I tend to prefer cordless to corded grinders, and I much prefer grinding a dog’s nails to clipping them."
 

Audrey's Bio:

"I have been grooming professionally for just about 5 years. I apprenticed in two different salons, both a privately owned shop and a major retail chain. All in all I was an apprentice for 2 of the 5 years that I have been grooming. I currently work as a mobile home groomer in my free time.

Other credentials include more than 2 years as a PCDT dog trainer and Vet Tech assistant.

If I was marooned on a desert Island, I would bring my Zune and "Super Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner to keep me busy."

Are You Ready to Play Desert Island Dog Groomer? 

We're looking for more professional groomers to feature in our PetEdge desert island challenge.
Email us at blog@petedge.com to find out more.

PetEdge Offers Tips for Saving Money Around the Grooming Shop

We recently posted a question on the PetEdge Facebook page asking groomers to share the biggest challenges facing their business.

Many of you responded by saying that the economy was your biggest challenge. You are always looking for ways to reduce costs, save money on supplies, and cut out waste.

So in an effort to help you save, we brainstormed with our staff groomers to find some ways to reduce costs in the grooming shop.

Some of these suggestions might be new to you—and some might seem like no brainers—but it never hurts to start thinking about ways to save.

1. Order in Bulk—You can save on shipping and minimum order fees by grouping your purchases and buying in bulk. Keep a running list of the supplies that you need so you won't forget anything when it's time to call in your order.

2. Dilute Your Shampoos the Right Way—If you're using a concentrated shampoo at full strength, then you're basically washing money down the drain. Plus, it's harder to rinse out a concentrate than a shampoo that's properly diluted. Take time to properly mix your shampoo per the dilution instructions, and you'll get the most out of each bottle you buy.

Just remember that the rate on the label is the maximum dilution rate recommended by the manufacturer for optimum results. You may need to experiment a bit to get what's best for the mineral content of your water. 

3. Treat Your Equipment Well—Make sure to clean and replace filters, check carbon brushes, and properly oil and clean moving parts. We recommend keeping spare replacement parts on hand, and backup equipment is always a good idea. If you can't groom because your dryer isn't working, then you can't make any money.

4. Use Common Sense Safety Precautions—Workplace accidents can damage valuable tools and supplies, increase your insurance costs, and prevent you from working (and earning). Be sure to keep your floors clean and dry, organize your supplies, and make sure that your tools are stored in a safe place.

5. Conserve Your Resources—If you use power strips in your shop, turn them off or unplug them every night. Otherwise, they'll eat up power when your shop is closed. Make sure you're not using unnecessarily hot water when you're bathing dogs, as that excess heat can burn up your energy budget.

Oh, and be sure to fix any dripping faucets or spray hoses. There's no sense in letting money drip down the drain.

6. Store Your Supplies Carefully—If you buy finishing touches like bows and bandanas in bulk, make sure to store them in a place where they won't get crushed or faded by the sun. Don't store bottles of cologne or spray in the sun, because the sunlight can react with the botanicals in the spray.

7. Rebook Your Appointments—The easiest way to save more money is to make more money! If you rebook your customers when they come in to pick up their pets (rather than wait for them to call), you can encourage them to keep a regular grooming schedule.

Not only does this help you keep a profitable stream of regular appointments, it will also make your workday easier. Dogs that are groomed on a regular basis are in better condition than those whose owners let time lapse between appointments. 

Your Turn:

So what are your tips and tricks for saving money around the shop? Let us know by leaving a comment here, or posting them on our Facebook wall.

Thanks and happy grooming :)

PetEdge Groomer Showcase - Shaggy Dog Edition

Welcome to another edition of the PetEdge Groomer Showcase!

Our groomers this week both really know how to handle shaggy dogs that haven’t seen a bath or comb in years. It really is amazing to see the difference a great grooming job can bring to a pet’s well being. Keep up the wonderful work!

Mary Byers
All Breed Pet Salon
Chambersburg, PA

Lucy Before:

 

Lucy After:

 
Mary writes: “This is Lucy, a twelve-year-old Lakeland Terrier. I had not seen her for three years and this is what walked through the door. Let's just say she was not thrilled to see the brush, but with patience and persistence, I got the job done.”

 

Jennifer Rice
Dog Gone Clean Grooming Salon
Whitesville, KY

Moptop Before:

 

Moptop After:

Jennifer writes: “This is Moptop. He was brought into the Hancock County Animal Shelter as a stray. Needless to say he was in dire need of a groom. I volunteered to groom him so that he would be more adoptable. I used a 7F blade on his body, gave him a clean face and feet with a #10 blade. I used Isle of Dogs Stand (up) Shampoo and Bulid Conditioner along with the Style grooming spray.

"The table in the picture is from PetEdge, it is the Master Equipment Electric Table with an overhead grooming arm. I think he turned out pretty good, considering the shape that he was in.”

 

Are you ready to be a PetEdge Grooming showcase superstar?

If you’d like to be included in an upcoming showcase, please send us a picture of a dog or cat that you’ve groomed, along with your name, location, and a brief description of your work (what tools you used, what challenges you faced, etc.)

You can email your photos to blog@petedge.com

 

 Have you seen our color-coordinated grooming salons?

 

Need a change in your grooming shop? Why not add a splash of color? PetEdge offers color-coordinated grooming salons in your favorite color. Express yourself! Shop our colored salons by clicking here.

Thanks and happy grooming :)

Common Misconceptions About Clippers and Blades: Part 1

1. The faster my clippers are, the better...

Bigger, stronger, and faster clippers might seem more appealing (especially to a beginning groomer), but all that power can be counterproductive. 

High speed clippers are designed to cut through coats very quickly. This is great if you're trying to power through a tough shavedown, but the high speed can also make precision grooming a lot more difficult. 

The faster cutting speed means you're going to remove more hair with each stroke. If you make a misstep, it's a lot harder to correct it when you're working at high speed.

More powerful clippers require more maintenance, too. Our staff grooming experts like to compare the difference to driving a race car vs. the family sedan. The race car is capable of operating at a much higher level, but delivering all that power puts a lot of wear and tear on the parts.

A high speed clipper like the Wahl Storm II may be a better fit for an experienced groomer

With a high speed clipper, you will have to do more work to maintain the motor, the blade drive, the gear, and the blade link. Specific parts will depend on which clipper you're using.

Plus the faster that a clipper runs, the hotter the blades get during use. Blades that frequently heat up and cool down tend to dull faster. Since you can only have them sharpened so many times, you won't get as much use out of them as you would if they run at a cooler, slower speed.

So if you're an experienced groomer who is comfortable working with a fast blade speed and performing regular maintenance, a high speed clipper can be a great tool.

But if you're a beginning groomer, or someone who prefers to leave maintenance to the experts, a slower speed clipper might be right for you.

The Andis AGC Two-Speed Clipper is a good model for beginning groomers

Questions?

If you have questions about any of the pet grooming clippers that we offer, please call our product support specialists at 800-PetEdge. Click here to shop for clippers and blades at PetEdge.com

   

Groomer's Showcase for the Week of June 8

Welcome to this week's edition of the PetEdge Groomer's Showcase!

It's a potpourri edition of the showcase this time around, with groomers from Massachusetts, Texas and a first-timer from North Carolina.

Lori Childs
Bone, Bath and Beyond
Middleboro, MA

Lori writes: "My name is Lori Childs... I started grooming out of my home. I now own a grooming shop (that also has a small retail & bakery) in Middleboro, MA called BONE, BATH & BEYOND. I only use PetEdge products, and 99% of the things I sell retail are from PetEdge.

"The poodle in the photos below is Coco. I have no idea when the last time was that she was groomed.  Although the outcome was pretty dramatic, she was quite easy to transform. Shaved her down with a #7 blade and gave her a nice oatmeal bath. Of course, also cut her nails and plucked and cleaned her ears ... all with products from PetEdge."

Coco Before:

Coco After:

"The white poodle is Brandy.  Brandy spends his days at a garage with his dad, so he gets pretty messy in the 4-5 months between visits.  I start Brandy off with a Top Performance Fresh Pet bath , then he marined for a while in Top Performance Bright Magic. He gets shaved down with a #4 blade...and of course, ears and nails are done."

Brandy before:

Brandy after:

 

"The Bichon is Tilly. Tilly had not been groomed for quite some time b/c her mom had given up on groomers after having a few bad experiences. Tilly's coat was very long and matted when I got her and her owner wanted a pretty traditional bichon cut. After nails, ears and a brush out, Tilly received a Fresh Pet bath then she marinated in for a while in Bright Magic. A #5 blade was used for her cut."

Tilly before:

Tilly after:

 

 

Laina Neuman
Paws and Claws Grooming
Naples, TX

Laina writes: "Before pic...just a little guy that came in horribly matted all over...could barely see his eyes."

Before:

"After pic...great little guy was soooo happy to be able to see and feel the loving he could receive. I used Andis Clippers with a #7 blade on the body, and a 40W blade with a 1 1/2" guide comb on the head."

After:


 

 

Meredith Page
Diva & Don's Pet Salon
High Point, North Carolina

Meredith writes: "My name is Meredith Page and I just graduated from Nanhall School of Professional grooming on May 13, 2011. I live in High Point North Carolina. For this groom, I used a #7 andis UltraEdge blade on the body and the mane. I used my Geib thinning shears all around mane. I was so scared to do this clip, as I've never done it before. I did see a demonstration on a cat at school when I attended the cat grooming seminar with P.C.G.A.A. The only challenge I faced was that this was a mixed breed, and the coat type was different all over her body."
 

Before:

After:

After (Second view):



Who's Next?

Are you ready to be featured in our next groomer's showcase? Send those before and after pics, along with your name, location, and a brief description of the work to blog@petedge.com.

Thanks and happy grooming :)

PetEdge Groomer's Showcase: Groomers from Afar Edition

Welcome to another edition of the PetEdge Groomer Showcase, where we celebrate the work of groomers like you! This week we are celebrating the work of two groomers who live in far-off locales, and the challenges they face working off the beaten path.

Congratulations to Cheryl from Alaska and Lexie from Australia who are this week’s grooming superstars. Thanks for sending in your photos and keep up the great work!

Cheryl Nugent
Bubba the Miniature Poodle
Cheryl’s Grooming—Kodiak Island, AK

BEFORE

AFTER

 

Cheryl writes: "Bubba is a miniature poodle who lives in an Alaskan fishing town (the boats from "The Deadliest Catch" dock here), but would rather be prancing around in Paris with a fancier name like Pierre or Francois! :)

His owners have him groomed just 2-3 times a year, which is why his transformation is so incredible. His is a custom style—I do a Town and Country style with hind legs in a Lamb style. It suits him!

I have been grooming for over 25 years and currently have my shop on Kodiak Island in Alaska, artistically grooming dogs and cats. Being remote has many challenges, mostly getting supplies shipped here. There are newer restrictions, and most of the products I use are not allowed to be shipped. I have to find other sources on the internet to get things like colognes and even nail trimmers! Very frustrating!

There are a few villages around the island where clients live and have to fly their pets into town to be groomed. There are many different breeds here and Kodiak people are wonderful and love their pets!”

 

Lexie Goldsmith
Fergus the Westie
Lexie’s Dog and Cat Grooming, Perth, Australia

Lexie writes: “Hi, I’m Lexie from Lexie's Dog and Cat Grooming in Perth, Australia. This Westie lives on a 5-acre property in Perth. He had to be bathed 5 times with Groomer’s Edge shampoo, and a degreaser, and Groomer’s Goop. I thought it would never happen. Fortunately this dog is bathed every 3 weeks, so the dirt did not stain his coat. Even after all this work, she still didn't come back. Oh well.

“Being an Australian groomer has its challenges. The biggest one would have to be the heat. Some days its 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) outside and we still have to groom out there. At least the weather helps dry the dogs super fast!”

 

Are you ready to be a PetEdge showcase superstar?

If you’d like to be included in an upcoming PetEdge Groomer Showcase, please send us a picture of a dog or cat that you’ve groomed, along with your name, address and a brief description of your work (what tools you used, what challenges you faced, etc.)

You can email your photos to blog@petedge.com

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