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Over the last 4 weeks, two groomers have contacted us to say they have sadly experienced a fire and devastatingly lost all of their equipment. They both had contents insurance, however they have both unfortunately suffered as a result of their contents value. We have been helping them to get back on their feet by supplying personalised starter packs, but we wanted to write this blog post to try and help other dog groomers. Becoming a dog grooming salon owner is a very rewarding, physical and…

Do you suffer from your hands being dry, rough, cracked or irritated? As a dog groomer, your hands can take a beating from regular exposure to water and frequent contact with shampoo. In this blog, we will share with you the ways you can reduce strain on your hands wherever possible. Many groomers suffer from dermatitis, which is a general term used to describe inflammation of the skin. This could be due to various reasons listed below; Exposure to water can directly remove skin lipids, which…

Crufts is the biggest dog show in the world attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, hosted in 5 halls at the NEC, Birmingham. If you haven’t been before, or even if you have, we thought we’d share a few tips to make the most of your time there! 1. Plan the day you will visit Saturday and Sunday will be VERY busy, so if you’re just coming for the shopping, we’d recommend coming on Thursday or Friday as these days are usually quieter. 2. Make a list Get…

Here at Mutneys, we would like to share our essential tips and advice to help start-up groomers. Find out everything you will need including a dog grooming equipment list, shampoos that suits different breeds and an overall checklist of what a salon needs. Firstly, before buying your equipment it is important to consider the space you have. How much room do you have? Where are your electrical points? Do you have access to fresh running water and access to a waste water pipe or drain? Whether…

Shropshire based manufacturer and supplier of dog grooming equipment, Mutneys Professional Pet Care, are honoured to have been awarded ‘Business of the Year’ at the most prestigious dog grooming awards, The Liz Paul Achievement Awards 2022. The winners were announced at the glitzy International Grooming Conference gala dinner in Coventry on Saturday 12th November 2022. The Liz Paul Achievement Awards were created in honour of the late Liz Paul, an internationally acclaimed dog groomer who…

The market-leading manufacturer and supplier of dog grooming equipment, Mutneys Professional Pet Care Ltd, has been crowned winner of the ‘Pet Care Store of the Year’ for their county in the 2022/2023 Prestige Awards.  The Prestige Awards recognises small and medium sized businesses internationally that have proven to be the best in their market over the past 12 months. The judging panel is made up of global industry experts, who base their decision upon areas such as service excellence,…

With energy costs soaring, we have put together a few tips to help dog groomers cut back on electricity bills in their salons. 1. Invest in long-term savings with a Mutneys Drying Cabinet Blasters typically cost £1.02 per hour to run and can only dry 1 dog at a time, which calculates to a drying time cost of approximately £0.34 per dog. Whereas Mutneys Drying Cabinets only cost £0.53 per hour to run (£0.49 cheaper than a blaster) and can dry up to 4 dogs at once, as long as they are…

In recent years, the UK has seen a dramatic increase in the popularity of poodle cross breeds, which are bred to be friendly, people-orientated and energetic. What many first-time poodle cross owners are not made aware of is the frequent grooming required to keep their low-shedding, curly and knotted coats maintained. Poodle crosses, otherwise known as ‘doodles’, that require high maintenance grooming include cockapoos, labradoodles, goldendoodles, schnoodles and maltipoos. It is crucial to…

Shropshire’s finest, Mutneys Professional Pet Care Ltd. are delighted to have won Supplier of the Year in the 2022 PetQuip Awards. The awards, now in their tenth year, are reputable in the pet equipment sector and reward manufacturers and suppliers who have made an invaluable contribution to the pet care goods and services industry. Following a record number of entries, Mutneys were announced as winners at the prestigious awards ceremony for their commitment to supporting customers and…