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…
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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…
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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…
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