By Kathy Hosler
December 1, 2018
A record–breaking 5,700 groomers just recently gathered at the Hershey Lodge as well as Convention center in Hershey, Pennsylvania to go to Groom Expo–the largest grooming show in the world.

What is so special about Groom Expo that groomers close their services as well as travel fantastic distances to attend? From day one, Groom Expo has focused on the needs as well as wants of the daily groomer. Whether it’s the very first time attendee hungry for knowledge, or the seasoned professionals who come to recharge their batteries, network with peers as well as keep abreast of whatever that is happening in our industry—the seminars, competitions as well as trade show have something for everyone.

If you have never been to Groom Expo, the believed of so lots of people may be a bit overwhelming. however you requirement not worry. a number of times every day there is a “Newbie” tour. guests are guided with the show to assist them familiarize themselves with the design as well as to satisfy other first–timers. lots of enduring Expo friendships began with a Newbie tour.

Interacting with fellow pet care experts to additionally their careers as well as develop a successful service is one more reason people go to Groom Expo.

“The coolest thing about our market is that it can be whatever you want it to be,” states Melissa Verplank, owner of the Paragon institution of Pet grooming as well as Learn2GroomDogs.com. “If you just want to work a couple of days a week—or if you want to have a fleet of mobile grooming vans, you can. Ours is a occupation that can opt for you. You can travel the world as well as discover grooming work nearly anywhere.”
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“You get out of it what you put into it,” Melissa continues. “Education is whatever if you want to step your occupation ahead.”

Educational programs as well as seminars at Groom Expo are geared toward groomers in every stage of their career. The all–day Brusher Bather Certificate Program provided by Teri DiMarino drew a big crowd, excited to discover about the tools, methods as well as products that might take their careers to new heights.

You don’t have to be a new groomer to benefit from the Barkeligh Pet very first aid & CPR accreditation program that was provided by Jill Pipino. “We all understand that mishaps as well as pet medical problems can occur in any type of grooming establishment,” states Jill. “Learning exactly how to swiftly examine the situation, as well as understanding what to perform in an emergency, might make a life or death difference for the pet in your care.”

Customer service skills are of the utmost value for each pet care professional. Amy Castro’s seminar, client service Survival Skills, centered on exactly how to avoid, diffuse or manage tough situations. “If there is a dispute with a client, you can be the gasoline or the water,” Castro says. Amy detailed certain steps to take to resolve problems in a calm as well as positive manner, then she added, “You’ve got to handle your emotions. clients can only push your buttons if you hand over the remote.”

There were lots of extra seminars covering innovative coloring, mobile grooming, coat as well as skin issues, breed styling, service topics, as well as lots of more.

“When it pertains to education,” states Sam Kohl, owner of Aaronco Pet Products, “Every morsel you pick up is like money in the bank. Every method as well as idea that you learn, you will utilize over as well as over.”

One of the very best locations to get those ideas as well as methods is at the grooming competition ring. a few of the most stunning dogs on the world were on the stage. All throughout the weekend, groomers of all skill levels put their talents to work. Whether it was first–timers excited to hone their skills, or seasoned competitors trying to make a location on GroomTeam, they were providing it their all.

Attendees might enjoy the competitors from begin to finish. Groomer TV had a big screen that broadcasted close–ups of each stylist as they worked, which enabled the spectators to see all the products as well as methods they utilized to accomplish their final groom.

In addition to all the seminars as well as grooming competitions, there is always a riches of education as well as understanding to be discovered at the trade Show. There were over 170 booths stocked with whatever from the newest slicker clean to a total mobile beauty parlor on wheels.

“There are things that you never get to see unless you go to a trade Show,” shares groomer as well as speaker, Mary Oquendo. “I like to try new things that may make my life as well as work easier.” Mary’s thoughts were echoed by countless groomers who flooded the trade show floor with their ‘wish lists’ in hand, in browse of new products, beauty parlor devices as well as show specials.

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