News & Blogs

The 12 Days Of Doggie Christmas

November 24^th, 2020 in News & Blogs
Everyone knows how to pamper their pooch at Christmas, but what about our dog grooming loved ones? Mutneys have the perfect gifts for every groomer and pooch to inspire you this festive season. Get inspired with a Mutneys cover of a Christmas classic! On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, A Mutneys gift voucher. On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, Two tick nippers, and A Mutneys gift voucher. On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to…
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Caring for Cordless Clippers

October 14^th, 2020 in News & Blogs
How can you get the best out of your cordless clippers? Cordless clippers allow you to have free movement to clip without any restrictions as you are not constrained to a cord. As they are an investment for your grooming kit, we wanted to give you our top tips on how to look after your cordless clipper to make it last longer and provide the best performance. When you first buy your cordless clipper, put the machine on charge for a minimum of 12 hours before using them in order to…
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Which shampoos are best for which breeds? A simple guide

September 11^th, 2020 in News & Blogs
With so many different types of dog grooming shampoos and conditioners available on the market, it is important to choose the best suited ones for different coats and skin types. We thought it would be helpful to put together a guide on which dog shampoos and conditioners suit which dog breeds, so you can give your customers that personalised service. Types of Dog Shampoo General Purpose Dog Shampoo These shampoos are suitable for any breed, coat and skin type. With PH balanced formula, they…
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Getting to know the Mutneys Team – Office Manager, Louise Lamb

July 31^st, 2020 in News & Blogs
Hello all – I’m Louise Lamb and I’ve been working for Mutneys for the past eight years and it’s been eight years I would not have missed for the world. I think the tone was set right from the start when I first came for my interview. I had worked in customer services in big corporate offices for all my working life and I was attracted by the chance of flexible working and family friendly hours in a family-run company like Mutneys. I have two children and love dogs so it seemed…
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10 ways to keep your dog grooming salon clean and safe

July 23^rd, 2020 in News & Blogs
Since dog grooming salons started opening, we have been inundated with questions about best practice, so we thought we would share some of the advice our customers have been giving us on how they are keeping their salons clean and safe. As we all adjust to this ‘new normal’ and get back into the swing of work, keeping yourself, your salon and your equipment clean and safe is vital to protect you and your customers. We have put together some tips that our customers have told us have helped…
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Creative Dog Grooming – What is it and how to get started?

June 16^th, 2020 in News & Blogs
Creative grooming is dog grooming that deviates from breed profile grooms and commonly involves artificial colouring. Designs can be created with different colour dyes, extensions to the hair and carving. Some of the more extreme creative designs include turning your dog into another animal, or famous characters. Creative grooming gives professional pet groomers a unique opportunity to be individual and customise their own and their client’s dogs. It has also become popular with pet…
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Creative Dog Grooming – Top 10 resources to get started

June 11^th, 2020 in News & Blogs
Are you looking to get into creative dog grooming but you’re not sure where to start? We have put together a round up blog signposting groomers of helpful things to watch, industry leaders, organisations and lots of inspiration to get you started! Groomers to watch Pedigrees ‘n’ Pooches – Vikki Pearman – http://www.pedigreesnpooches.co.uk/ The brilliant Vikki from Pedigrees ‘n” Pooches is one of the top creative groomers in the UK. She has more than 12 years grooming…
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Products and People that make a difference – what’s it all about?

June 2^nd, 2020 in News & Blogs
Join Mutneys on our mission to offer the widest range of sustainable and cruelty free products to grooming salons across the UK. Mutneys Professional Pet Care Ltd was started in 1995 by Jamie and Stephanie Roberts. Their families had always been involved in the dog showing and dog grooming world, so they wanted to take their love and knowledge of our four legged friends and develop a range of dog grooming equipment. They wanted to company to reflect their own values with safe, natural and…
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How to help your customers keep their dogs’ coats healthy during lockdown

May 11^th, 2020 in News & Blogs
Like all our professional dog groomer customers we at Mutneys are animal lovers and we are well aware of the impact lockdown has had on our furry family members. If you are pining for your regular trip to the hair salon then spare a thought for your canine customers who are also missing out on the essential fur friendly maintenance of their visits to you, their favourite professional groomer. At Mutneys we know that you may not be able to offer your dog grooming customers the full salon…
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A guide to caring for a dog’s coat – why simply shampooing is not enough.

May 11^th, 2020 in News & Blogs
Do you want to know the secret to returning customers and a successful dog grooming salon? We have all had those dogs who come into the salon looking a little worse for wear, and all you want to do is help them. One of the first things you notice when looking at a dog is their coat, so how do you make sure they leave with a shiny, healthy new coat? Keep reading to find out! It is important to care for dog’s coats not only for their appearance, but also to help keep on top of their general…
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