The Mindful Groom
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04/03/2026
Tips and tricks for a good Deshed
1. Good brushing technique, parallel to the skin, will keep the brush from scratching the dog or causing brush burn. You will be doing a ton of line brushing. A go over before the bath, a brush through with the shampoo and conditioner, line brushing while line drying, brushed with an undercoat rake and finally a rubber curry to get that shedding topcoat. By the time the pup is ready for their final comb out they’ve been line brushed entirely 6 times.
2. The High velocity dryer can be used prior to the bath (incredibly dirty job!) to loosen undercoat. I like to use it after applying conditioner to get the product to the skin. While line drying, brush out and blow out extra coat.
3. All products are not created equal. Make sure all soaps get to the skin, conditioning sprays are not heavy and tools are tried and true.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK 🐾
One of the quietest, heaviest pressures in grooming:
feeling like you have to prove yourself every single day.
To the client who wants fluffy and perfect.
To the Instagram scroll that never sleeps.
To the breeder who’s watching.
To the previous groomer they still mention in every conversation.
You explain matting until your voice cracks.
You show them the hot spots, the lesions, the hematomas.
You photograph timestamps, measure mats, write notes.
You protect the dog in ways most people never see.
And still, sometimes you’re cast as the villain
for choosing the animal’s welfare over a show-ring silhouette.
Here is the truth we need to carry close:
A flawless finish is worthless
if the dog paid for it in fear, pain, or trust.
Your job is not to collect likes or five-star reviews.
Your job is to make the harder, quieter, right decision
when almost no one else in the room understands why it matters.
That isn’t being difficult.
That is professional integrity with a spine.
Grooming isn’t an applause contest.
It’s accountability with sharp clippers.
If this hits home, you’re not too much.
You’re disciplined.
You’re ethical.
You’re the kind of groomer the best dogs, and the best owners, eventually find.
Save this for the days you feel pressured to bend.
02/14/2026
Grooming Your Pet at Home
1. Grooming your pet at home is a deeply rewarding experience that creates an irreplaceable bond between you and your dog.
2. It’s one of the best trust-building activities you can do together.
3. Regular home grooming helps you become truly familiar with your dog—their individual tolerances, unique behaviors, and specific skin and coat needs.
4. I truly believe every pet owner should learn at least basic maintenance grooming (if not full grooming) for their pet. Taking care of these fundamental needs is an important part of responsible ownership.
5. That said: always do your homework first. Talk to professional groomers, research what works best for your particular breed and coat type, and—above all—prioritize safety for both you and your pet.
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