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…
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- April 5th, 2023 in News & Blogs
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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…
Read more… - January 10th, 2023 in News & Blogs
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…
Read more… - September 15th, 2022 in News & Blogs
Hi everyone! My name is Rosie Crowther and I am the Marketing Executive here at Mutneys. I’ve been working here for nearly 4 months, making me the newest team member! I am responsible for managing everything marketing related, such as running our social media platforms, designing advertisements, promoting upcoming events, writing website content and much more. Before I started at Mutneys, I worked in the Marketing department of a large industrial automation company, so moving to a small…
Read more… - September 7th, 2022 in News & Blogs
Hi everyone. My name is Victoria Fowles, Vic for short and I’m the new Office Administrator here at Mutneys. If you’ve popped into our showroom or called our office recently, you’ll probably have a good idea who I am as I’m the only one here with a Canadian accent! I’ve been living in the UK for nearly 4 years and have spent the last 6 months working for this wonderful company. Before I joined the Mutneys team, I was working as the Deputy Manager at my local pub. While I loved the pub…
Read more… - August 17th, 2022 in News & Blogs
Mutneys Professional Pet Care has been named finalists for ‘Supplier of the Year’ in the 2022 PetQuip Awards. The awards, now in their tenth year, are prestigious in the pet equipment sector and celebrate the manufacturers and suppliers who have made a significant contribution to the pet care goods and services industry. All finalist entries will now be judged by a team of industry experts and independent specialists with retailing and marketing experience. The winners will be…
Read more… - July 27th, 2022 in News & Blogs
What are Dog Fragrance Sprays? Dog fragrance sprays are specifically formulated to reduce the smell of bad odour common in dogs, without causing irritation to the skin or nose. Groomers often use a dog fragrance spray as a finishing touch to enhance the smell of a freshly groomed dog. Whether you are a groomer looking to add an extra touch to enhance your grooms or a dog owner wanting to instantly freshen up your pooch, we are here to provide you with advice and guidance into different types of…
Read more… - August 9th, 2021 in News & Blogs
Hi there everyone. My name is Stephanie Roberts and I’m the director and co-founder of Mutneys Professional Pet Care Products. Mutneys was set up over 25 years ago by me and my husband Jamie and throughout all that time – from dining room table to where we are today – we have always put the needs of our customers and staff at the heart of everything that we do. We aim to be part of the dog grooming community and not just the place you contact for supplies and equipment. We offer advice…
Read more… - July 19th, 2021 in News & Blogs
A competition run by Mutneys featuring a unique autographed memento from the dog grooming television series Pooch Perfect has raised £2,520 for a Shropshire animal charity. Mutneys Professional Pet Care Ltd, based near Market Drayton supplied most of the equipment for the prime time BBC dog grooming series presented by actress Sheridan Smith. The TV show featured 16 leading pet groomers over eight programmes of pet grooming competition. It culminated in the crowning of Kelly Davis as the Top…
Read more… - July 5th, 2021 in News & Blogs, Year of Positivity
We have said it before, and we will continue to say it… In order for your business to be successful in the current climate, you need to be using social media and using it well. We understand that for some business owners, the thought of having a social media presence is quite daunting and some just don’t even know where to begin. We have put together this guide to talk you through how to get started, which platforms to choose and the type of content you should be posting on a regular basis.…
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