#petgroomingethics

[certifiedpetprofessional]

Responding to Accusations

Responding to Accusations is the final blog post on ethical conduct of pet groomers. This blog talks about accepting feedback and the need for a regulating body.

Missed the first blog post on this topic? Click here! A groomer can be accused of unethical handling by the pet owner, his or her coworker or employer, or the animal’s veterinarian. The consequences for not responding to accusations professionally include the loss of the groomer’s credibility, the facility’s brand loss, the loss of the public’s trust in the grooming industry, and regulatory…

View On WordPress

[certifiedpetprofessional]

How Pet Groomers Can Improve Animal Handling

How Pet Groomers can Improve Animal Handling is the third blog post on ethical handling for pet groomers.

Missed the first blog post on this topic? Click here! In a previous blog post, I named seven causes for unethical handling and mishandling. Knowing the causes of improper handling makes prevention clear. Facilities should establish regulations and guidelines for salon stress management, handling, use of equipment, salon environment management, stopping a procedure, and keep detailed records.…

View On WordPress

[certifiedpetprofessional]

Ethical Conduct of Pet Groomers

Ethical Conduct of Pet Groomers is a blog post defining animal handling problems in the grooming industry. There will be a total of four blog posts regarding this topic. This is the first post.

All industries have ethical concerns. In the grooming industry, there are ethical concerns about how a groomer controls and cares for animals. There are consequences for handling animals improperly, despite the consequences, unethical handling and mishandling still occurs.  In a series of blog posts, I will discuss several areas surrounding ethical handling of animals in grooming salons. I will…

View On WordPress

[certifiedpetprofessional]

Seven Causes of Improper Handling in the Pet Grooming Salon

Seven Causes of Improper Handling in the Pet Grooming Salon is a blog post for groomers and grooming salon managers. This is blog post two of four.

Factors that can result in physical and psychological harm of an animal, in the grooming salon, include stress, lack of training and resources, lack of support, pressure from management, and lack of communication and data about the animal’s history. The following checklist is not exhaustive. Further information can be found from industry certifying organizations, grooming textbooks, grooming…

View On WordPress