The latest and greatest pet grooming trends

Pet grooming has certainly changed a lot over the past 20 years, and one of the biggest changes is the owner’s relationship with their pets. Pets are now such an integral part of the family and are treated as such.

Pet owners are also now recognizing and expecting a top-notch haircut. We find that clients are more knowledgeable regarding breed standards and want their dog to look as close to those Westminster dogs as possible. We are allowed to show our creative side as well in the ever-growing creative grooms. We can trim that hair in any shape or add any color to their coat … just like coloring human hair but brighter. Nationally, here are some of the quirkier trends:

Asian Styling

This styling is meant to give your pet the look of a cute stuffed toy. There are no specific rules to stick to, but the style emphasizes creating shapes that give him or her a super cute teddy bear look.

Creative Grooming

We’re seeing some beautiful colors and patterns on dogs and cats. Stencils can be applied with paint and glitter. These can last several weeks, or longer, depending on the color used and type of coat. There are some very interesting grooming competitions that judge trim designs and colors.

Nail Polish

Although this practice is not necessarily new, it’s expanded to involve patterns, glitter and unusual colors. It’s very important that polish designed specifically for dogs is used for their safety.

No matter what the trend, good grooming helps maintain a healthy coat, healthy attitude and ensures a great looking pet. An added bonus for me is that I work with people who love their pets, which is about as good as it gets!

BIO

If someone had told me that I would grow up to own a small business and groom dogs, I would have thought they were crazy. I mean, who does that for a living? Well for the past 20 plus years, I have been doing exactly that and have enjoyed (almost) every minute of it. As the owner of The Pet Fair, I love perfecting my craft and building a trustworthy home away from home for our resort guests.

Josie Mickey

Certified Master Groomer with the National Dog Groomers Association