Well-Being For Dog Groomers, The Podcast

This week I am talking to Colin Taylor and Terry Pearce, We discuss loneliness in this day and age, the CBD products Terry has produced for Colin Taylor Products, and the World Grooming Conference 2025 while discussing the CBD products we do not recommend replacing any treatments from your doctor or vet, it is a complimentary treatment This Episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https:...

This week I invite back Caroline Anderson, this episode we are talking bout what is perfect, how we are not perfect, how life can't be perfect and what even perfect is?!! Go back to episode 33 to hear Carolines first episode on the show! This episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ Support the show by visiting and donating to the 'Buy Me a Coffee' page htt...

This week I am talking to Naomi Samuel about 1st time experiences in the dog grooming salon! Everything from the 1st bath we gave to the 1st angry human customer we came across! We all Have these 1st time problems so none of you are alone out there! Facebook Page Naomi Recommended .... Tactful Replies for Pet Professionals This Episode Is Sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies. https://simpsons-o...

Warning … This episode contains a lot of swearing so it is not appropriate for all age groups/audiences. Today we are discussing the negative comments we see online about our industry, they are not helpful because I feel they put people off attending events and therefore contribute to blocking ,them from making connections, continuing education & allowing the person to develop as a groomer. My...

This week I am talking to Kerrie Pegram who is a groomer that lives with UCTD SLE (Undefrentiated Connective Tissue Disease which in her case presents as Lupas), She is talking about her lived experience, her symptoms, how she navigates work to suit her and we also talk through the final questions. This Episode is Sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ Hosted on Aca...

Today I am talking to Ellie Stanf and Daniel Price about the boundaries we have in our own salons regarding which breeds/types of grooms we do and don't enjoy, which we don't do and how we communicate our reasons to the clients. Ellie and Dan also have groomers with multiple groomers so they talk about how they work with certain breeds/types of grooms with their staff. Please check with your own i...

This week I am talking to my friend Amber Sherwood, she has been working with dogs and animals for years, but is a newly qualified groomer in our industry. She has already been stepping out into the grooming world and has come to tell us all about what she's been up to, how she is finding it and reminding us what its like to be a new groomer. It is such a refreshing interview and really sparks mot...

This Week I am talking to Alexis Groves and Jo Wallace from 'The Pet Groomer Community Podcast'. We are talking about their new podcast, podcasts in the salon in general and about what they both get from taking part in Bill Betts Business Coaching Programme. The Pet Groomer Community Podcast Link - Available on all major platforms https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2HA0n1mOqANWpJCbpejK?si=0L7TUy_ZQ26...

On the first episode of series seven I am thrilled to welcome back Dr Sophie Bell (also in episode 14!) In this episode we talk about pyometra & old dogs. We also mention about Sophie’s Webinars aimed at Groomers! Sophies Website Webinar Page https://www.animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk/educational-webinars Dog Body Conditioning Score - Taken from 'The Association of Pet Obesity Prevention' https:/...

In this Episode Charlotte Kate Aspinall interviews me in the first half about what I have been up to and what my next plans are for over the next few years. In the second half I ask Charlotte some of the final questions. I have Known Charlotte through the grooming industry for at least 7 years now so it was fab to finally have her on the show and she made my interview very easy & I really enjo...

Today I am speaking with fellow Dog Groomer Ruth Higgins about our experiences with having hair splinters, both resulting in multipal operations, time off and a lot of pain. We share the build up, the operation and the time off and offer our advice on getting help asap and lengths we went to that we would not reccomend! This episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-onlin...

This Week I am Talking to Karen Beauchamp about the Peri Menopause, The Menopause and how coaching can help you understand your symptoms, and work goals on on any aspects of your life that your symptoms affect. Karen Also Talks about her Book 'Menopause and The Dog Proffessional' and provides us with so much information Menopause related. Karens Book ... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068614803 Kare...

This week I am talking to Jo Silk Smith about her lived experience with peutz- jaghers syndrome. This episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ Support the show https://buymeacoffee.com/wbdgthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am talking to Julie Harris and Sally Hart about the 'Groomers Mingle' social and educational event the 3 of us will be putting on at Windsor Championship Dog Show this year. We discuss what will be going on, who we have managed to get to do demos and Q&A's and lots of other details. Windsor Championship Dog Show Details ... Dates and Groups of the Actual Dog Show ... . Thursday 26t...

This week I am talking to Libby West about her lived experience with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome .... or POTS as it's referred to for short. Libby is a dog groomer who works for herself and has been grooming for around 7 years, she is also a WOW ambassador. Libby explains her symptoms, diagnosis and how it affects her inside and outside work. POTS website we mentioned https://www.potsuk.org/ Thi...

This week I am talking to our new wired located Handstrip member of the Groom Team England Lisa Parker. Lisa talks to us about Schnauzers, hand stripping and also all our usual final questions. Lisa Will be on the Simpsons stand at 12 midday on the Saturday of Crufts. This Episode is sponsored by Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ Support the Podccast https://buymeacoffee.co...

In this episode Louisa returns to talk about crufts, what will be going on at the Simpsons stand, other events lined up this year, travelling to mountain tops and we have a really nice chat about her answers all of our newer final questions. SIMPSONS STAND AT CRUFTS …. HALL 5 STANDS 18 & 21 … AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS! seminars held at 10am, 12 midday and 2pm. Thursday - Terrier & Hound...

This week I am speaking with Emmett Therapist Tony Sherry, Emmett Therapy is a complimentary treatment. Tony also offers pet bereavement therapy so we touch on that towards the end too. Tony visits Kent, Sussex, London, Essex and further a field. Tony’s website…. https://www.tonysherry.com/ find an Emmett Therapist near you... https://www.resources.emmett-uk.co.uk/ This Episode is Sponsored by Sim...

Today I am talking to Holly Bridden who is a groomer from the Manchester area that has been grooming for 17 years . We talk about how She trained in Asian Grooming on a course in Malaysia at the Pets Icon Academy, how she found her love for creative and how the industry has changed since she started grooming. We also cover the more Industry type questions at the end. This Episode is sponsored by S...

This Episode is Sponsored By Simpsons Grooming Supplies https://simpsons-online.co.uk/ If you would Like to donate to the show ... buymeacoffee.com/WBDGthepodcast HAPPY CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAYS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I invite Laura Jade Clegg back for her second appearance on the podcast, previously episode 24! This time we are updated on Lauras new salon and how she has set it up and manages it to suit her nerodivergance. We also cover the run up to Christmas in and out of the salon and tackle some of the final questions too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am speaking top Rob Fellows from 'Rob Felllows Reiki' .... Rob is a Reiki Master and is very well known amongst UK dog groomers because he trains dog groomers to perform Reiki in the salon on the animals and also on each other! I find out what reiki is, how it works and what it's for. Robs Contact Details Website. https://www.robfellowsreiki.com/ Email. rob@RobFellowsReiki.com Support...

This Week I am talking to Chris Briggs about Hungarian Pumis and other rare breeds, we also talk about Paignton Championship Dog show and all of the final questions too! Chris is an experienced groomer, he is also very at home around the show ring and has competed and judged at grooming competitions. Paignton Dog Show ...1st, 2nd & 3rd August 2025 Facebook Page ... 'Paignton And District Fanci...

This Week I am speaking with Laura Cook about Add on's and Spa Treatments, Laura offers many in her salon and sells them well! .... So I asked her on the show to share her tips on how to upsell, what treatments she offers and which she likes the best ... and answers all our final questions really thoughtfully too! Laura has her City and Guilds and ICMG, She grew up around the show ring and now tra...

Today I am talking to Kirsty Hunt about breed clubs! if you want to contact any breed club literally search (the breed) and breed clubs uk to find the various websites! Kirsty is here to tell us what sort of infomation they collect and share, what the purpose of them is and about the education days and shows they put on. she also outlines how it can help us as groomers, potential new show exhibito...