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The books below are all quite valid recommendations, but we have a better web page now available for Books & DVDs. CLICK HERE. We also have a section on the GroomerTALK Message Board for the same purpose and you can discuss the products with others.

Grooming Business Books

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From Problems to Profits
The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses
by Madeline Bright Ogle. PhD
Revised & Updated 1997, 3rd Printing 1999
© 1989 1997 ISBN 1878795252
Paperback
Publisher: Find A Groomer, Inc. 320 pages

The pet grooming industry's most comprehensive business plan and management manual. Rave reviews include "#1 Top Product" by Groom & Board Magazine, Dec. 1995. For absolute beginners to the most advanced pet grooming business owner. Here's the proven information you need to become truly profitable in pet grooming. Illustrated. Purchase form our bookstore.

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The Art and Business of Grooming
by Dorothy Walin
Hardcover

An excellent book to own in addition to From Problems to Profits. Very little is duplicated between the two, and the "art" material of the title is great. Dorothy Walin has a tremendous background in bringing professionalism to the industry. Illustrated. Purchase from our bookstore.

How-to Groom Books

Keep in mind that pet styling changes very little in comparison to hair styling for people which seems to change every season of every year. You cannot rely upon new how-to grooming books to come out, indeed there can be years between releases. We know of none in production now. Some of these books may be several years old, but we find just fine with little differences in basic pet styling today. We are fortunate to still have these books around in an industry where so few will take the great time and expense to produce a great how-to pet styling reference book. Note that many groomers will still disagree on certain grooming instructions for a particular point, such as how to tip the ears on certain Terrier breeds. Regardless these books are still good basic references.

There are even more how-to grooming books now listed in our bookstore here.

by Melissa Verplank, CMG
Spiral Bound
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"Notes from the Grooming Table, An All-Breed Guide for the Professional Pet Stylist is in two words, 'A Masterpiece.'" The professionalism of its content, design and clear presentation is most impressive. The artwork is exemplary and adding pages to take notes is a keen idea. The vast information includes several supplements we've never seen in how to grooming books before including bathing and drying techniques by coat types and breeds, and we advise every groomer stylist to read the scissoring section! We cannot put a value on this reference; it's truly an invaluable reference for every groomer and stylist of any skill level. Works like these lift the professional recognition of an industry for the benefit of every member. Don't hesitate to add this classic to your grooming library. Bravo Melissa Verplank, CMG." Stephen, Webmaster PetGroomer.com.

Revised and updated edition of a comprehensive manual presents basic information on the preliminaries to good grooming: coat conditioning, bathing, and eye, ear and nail care, along with the equipment and procedures for the grooming of particular breeds. Each breed of dog is treated in easy-to-follow, numbered steps. A must have for every collection.

All 160 Breed Dog Grooming
by Isabelle Francis and Richard Davis

A popular choice covering multiple breed groups. A handy reference and must have for every collection. Purchase from our bookstore.

The latest in a series of excellent Poodle grooming books by renown Shirlee Kalstone. A must have, and the most current how-to professional grooming on the market today. For beginners or professionals alike. Purchase from our bookstore. A must have for every collection.

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The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming For All Breeds
by Ben & Pearl Stone
© 1981 Ben & Pearl Stone
Publisher: Howell Book House

Comprehensive and wide-ranging work on canine beauty culture. Authors provide basics and tricks of the trade. Grooming instruction for 125 AKC recognized breeds, mixed breeds and cats. Information on equipment and business operation too. Illustrated. Purchase from our bookstore.

How to Grooming Videos

Just as there a few, but fine, how-to grooming books, there are few how-to grooming videos for professionals. Here we will advise you of those that have merit on an ongoing basis, but remember you can always search for more grooming videos on pet grooming industry Internet vendor sites, and mail order catalogs. Click here for a list of them. Be sure to check the major trade shows for the availability of videos taken from seminars and workshops they host.

Grooming Trade Magazines and Newsletters

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