In my second year of grooming, I had a mental breakdown over a Standard Poodle named “Benson.” Benson’s owner complained that his skin seemed dry and flaky, so I wanted to go above and beyond. I grabbed the thickest, most expensive, ultra-hydrating Oatmeal & Shea Butter dog shampoo in the salon. I lathered him up, […]
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The biggest secret in the grooming industry is that a true whitening shampoo for dogs is actually a translucent purple or blue dye. Yellow and purple are opposites on the color wheel. When a white dog’s hair becomes stained, it takes on a yellow or brassy hue. When you apply a purple shampoo, the purple
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Seven years ago, I almost quit grooming entirely. I was suffering from massive imposter syndrome, and the catalyst was a Basset Hound named Buster. Buster was a sweet dog, but he smelled like a moldy basement wrapped in a sweaty gym sock. His owner was desperate. I tried everything—lavender luxury shampoos, deodorizing sprays, $50 boutique
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