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GROOM’D 2026

GROOM’D: Simple Ways to Build Trust and Boost Profits With Add-Ons

Joe Zuccarrello gave do's and don'ts for offering add-on services in the grooming salon.

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GROOM’D: Tips for Handling Difficult Dogs in the Salon

Tammy Siert offered advice on how to create calm in the salon and in client dogs.
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GROOM’D: Strengthen Your Team by Matching Dog Breed Groups to Personality Types

Patricia Pierce explained how understanding the different personalities of the people you work with can lead to greater self-awareness and an understanding of the unique qualities...
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GROOM’D: How to Add Creative Color to Your Services

Holly Baker, groomer and Certified Global Educator for Opawz, gave tips and a live demonstration during her session.
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GROOM’D: Why Contracts Matter In Your Pet Business

Amy Hillis drew from her roles as co-founder and chief strategy officer of Social Pet Hotel and Daycare to educate attendees about the importance of contracts.
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GROOM’D: Why an Assertive Communication Style Works Best for Groomers

Denise Heroux delivered useful, actionable strategies for improving communication with both clients and employees during her session.
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GROOM’D: See Stylish Smocks, Neck Dryers and More From Exhibitors

We checked out more booths at GROOM’D, happening through Sunday in Atlanta, GA.
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GROOM’D: Tips for Deshedding & Protecting the Coats of Double-Coated Dogs

Tonya Smith demonstrated proper deshedding techniques and practices during her packed session.
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GROOM’D: Use Ergonomics to Create Healthier and Safer Grooming Habits

Chris Anthony of Have Shears Will Travel gave attendees practical tips for reducing strain and injury in their careers.
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GROOM’D: How to Confidently Communicate Price Increases to Your Clients

In her session, Denise Heroux also recommended the best time of year to introduce new pricing, and it's not January.
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GROOM’D: Check Out Proven Dental Chews for Dogs, Scissors for Lefties and More in Our Publisher Booth Video Visits

Learn more about the exhibitors at GROOM'D, happening Friday through Sunday, in Atlanta, GA.
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GROOM’D: Why Safety Should Be Your Number One Priority

Seasoned salon owner and operator Denise Heroux taught attendees how to "cover their tail" in their pet business.
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GROOM’D: Communication Is Key When a Pet Is Injured While in Your Care

Micah Kohles, DVM, outlined the SOAP documentation method and shared other helpful advice during the session.
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GROOM’D: Get The Employees You Want With These Hiring and Onboarding Practices

Award-winning groomer, salon owner and educator Samantha Palya shared how she avoids just hiring warm bodies.
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GROOM’D: Cleaning and Disinfecting Are Not the Same, Experts Share During Q&A Session

Cliff Faver, DVM, and Micah Kohles, DVM, gave expert advice during 'Keeping It Clean: Expert Panel on Sanitation Practices for Grooming & Boarding Facilities.'
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Get Live Coverage of GROOM’D 2026 From the PETS+ Team

The PETS+ team will be on site, covering the annual grooming event for individual groomers, salon owners and pet care-facility operators.

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EVENT COVERAGE

GROOM’D 2026

GROOM’D: Simple Ways to Build Trust and Boost Profits With Add-Ons

GROOM’D: Tips for Handling Difficult Dogs in the Salon

GROOM’D: Strengthen Your Team by Matching Dog Breed Groups to Personality Types

GROOM’D: How to Add Creative Color to Your Services

GROOM’D: Why Contracts Matter In Your Pet Business

GROOM’D: Why an Assertive Communication Style Works Best for Groomers

GROOM’D: See Stylish Smocks, Neck Dryers and More From Exhibitors

GROOM’D: Tips for Deshedding & Protecting the Coats of Double-Coated Dogs

GROOM’D: Use Ergonomics to Create Healthier and Safer Grooming Habits

GROOM’D: How to Confidently Communicate Price Increases to Your Clients

GROOM’D: Check Out Proven Dental Chews for Dogs, Scissors for Lefties and More in Our Publisher Booth Video Visits

GROOM’D: Why Safety Should Be Your Number One Priority

GROOM’D: Communication Is Key When a Pet Is Injured While in Your Care

GROOM’D: Get The Employees You Want With These Hiring and Onboarding Practices

GROOM’D: Cleaning and Disinfecting Are Not the Same, Experts Share During Q&A Session

Get Live Coverage of GROOM’D 2026 From the PETS+ Team