First aid is an essential skill for all groomers, but it can feel a bit daunting. We are have teamed up with Aqueos and their resident vet to bring you this blog on how you can get prepared! Working around animals with scissors, water, and electrical equipment on a daily basis means you have to know what to do when something goes wrong! Accidents can happen, even with the strictest safety protocols in place. So, it helps to be prepared. This means knowing in advance how to respond, and also…
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- January 11th, 2021 in News & Blogs
- January 11th, 2021 in News & Blogs
Hi everyone. My name is Lyle McCulloch and I’m 27-years-old. You’ve probably already spoken to me as I deal with most of the telephone calls to the office. I really enjoy speaking to all you customers, hearing your stories and guiding you to the best Mutneys product for your needs. I’ve only been here nine months but every day is different. I’m kept busy talking to new and existing customers, dealing with any returns and I’ve just taken over running our sharpening service – so it…
Read more… - December 8th, 2020 in News & Blogs
Hello there. My name is Lauren Jones and I’ve been part of the Mutneys’ family for the past five years since I was 19. I handle all our international orders from start to finish – we send our Mutneys products far and wide including Sweden and Finland. I also deal with all the sales emails and invoicing, so you’ve probably already heard from me at some point. I’m really proud of coming up with the idea for our brand ambassadors partnership. We’ve all been really pleased with how…
Read more… - December 1st, 2020 in News & Blogs
Does your dog have long floppy ears? Easy to fall in love with, not so easy to take care of! Long ears can predispose your dog to ear problems. Add swimming, regular bathing or skin allergies to the mix and the risk of infection increases further. So, should I be cleaning my dog’s ears? The short answer is yes! Ear care is often overlooked in the grooming routine, so here’s all you need to know about caring for your dog’s ears. Why Are Long Eared Dogs Prone to Ear Problems?…
Read more… - November 24th, 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…
Read more… - October 14th, 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…
Read more… - September 11th, 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…
Read more… - July 31st, 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…
Read more… - July 23rd, 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…
Read more… - June 16th, 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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