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Let’s talk about something nobody in this industry likes to admit out loud. If you want to become a dog groomer in Manitoba, your options are basically: know someone, work for free for an undefined amount of time and hope they actually teach you something, or sign up at a big box pet store and get two weeks of “training” before they throw you in the deep end on someone’s dog. That’s it. That’s the industry. There’s no real school. No formal training. No clear path in. Just a

Written by Nikki Carruthers Let’s just say it up front: We’re not the cheapest groomers in the city. We’re also not trying to be. If...

✂️ From Pom Problems to Pro Groomer Jess’s grooming journey began with a fluffy rescue Pom named Theo. New to the challenges of...

Written by: Nikki Carruthers Hey, I’m Nikki —certified dog groomer of 16 years, co-owner of The Neon Dragon , dog mom, Pokémon lover,...

Written by: Carly Reimer Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the quiet—but persistent—divide in the dog grooming world. Specifically,...

Carly Reimer is the Co-Owner and Founder of The Neon Dragon Ltd and a dog groomer of over 14 years

Nestled between a few small towns in Carey, Manitoba, Carlin’s Doghouse is a hidden gem for pet owners seeking compassionate,...

If you’re a pet parent, you’ve probably heard all sorts of things about grooming—some true, some not so much. Maybe you’ve wondered,...