Malissa's passion is helping people with their pets, and promoting education for groomers.
Category: Hygiene
Ear Plucking – When to pluck, why we should pluck, and how we should pluck.
Dogs should always have their ear canals checked during the groom.
New YouTube Series & Live Q&A Session
This is the first episode in our new YouTube series called The Grooming Table. π The idea is to make short videos on specific parts of the groom, like the ears or the tail.
Finding my Center at Aji Spa
I'm always trying to DO something, rather than just BE. This was such a great opportunity to find my center - especially after the storms I've just been through.
DIY: Short Teddy Bear Trim (Puppy Cut)
It's such a pleasure for me to share with you how I get my little guy We-Me, our ShihTese (Shih Tzu / Maltese mix), looking cute and fluffy while still keeping an easy to manage length.
Washing them Smelly!
"It is important not to wash any dog too often, as over-bathing causes the coat to compensate by producing extra oils, which in turn causes an increase in natural odor." Complete Dog Care: How to Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy, pg. 52 We like to take our girls to the local library on Wednesdays … Continue reading Washing them Smelly!
Product Review: Resco Pet Products
Suzanne Pierce: "I have small arthritic hands & I LOVE my resco all-course ergonomic comb (the all silver one). Couldn't live without it."
Product Review: Madra Mor MUD
"Skin sheds tens of thousands of dead cells a minute. Dead cells trap dirt, sebum, & impurities that encourage bacteria and dermatitis conditions." http://www.madramormud.com
Mud Bath for Dogs?
I had a chance to try it the other day on my 10 year old dog, Angel. It was her birthday last month so I thought I'd give her a late birthday present. A mud bath!
Grooming Helps Relieve Itching
What if seasonal allergies were as easy to remedy as getting out the brush? Imagine if we never brushed our teeth, but we visit the dentist a few times a year.
