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We are often asked whether you should use dog conditioner after you’ve used dog shampoo, so we wanted to share with you our main benefits of using conditioner when bathing your dog. These benefits have been supplied to us by the award-winning dog groomer and educator, Julie Harris. The key benefits of using conditioner: Helps to separate the hair in dense / thick coats and removes loose hair, which makes the drying process quicker and brushing easier Helps to remove knots and tangles in…

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…

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…