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Join trailblazers Mary Oquendo and Chris Bear Anthony as they discuss everything mobile and house call pet grooming.
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Grooming Advice We Now Know Better (opens the original)
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What were groomers taught that seemed like best practice at the time, but looks seriously questionable now? Chris Anthony and Mary Oquendo revisit the old habits that shaped grooming, from skipping protective gear and wearing the wrong shoes to pre-bath, dematting, avoiding conditioner, and using harsh ear-cleaning methods.They also unpack the “get ’er done” approach to handling, including forcing dogs into uncomfortable positions and treating grooming as an adversarial relationship instead of a
Building Better Standards For The Grooming Industry (opens the original)
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In this episode of Healthy, Wealthy, And Wise, Michelle Knowles, along with Mary Oquendo, explore the importance of establishing clear, evolving standards in the grooming industry. Michelle discusses the Master Groomer Council Best Practices document, how groomers can use it to guide their salons and support future legislation, and why industry professionals, not outside authorities, should help shape those standards. The conversation also examines the role of continuing education, improved hand
Understanding Moral Injury in Animal Care (opens the original)
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Welcome aboard the Traveling Groomers Podcast! In this episode, hosts Chris Anthony and Mary Oquendo are joined by Dr. Jamie McNally, a PhD veterinary social worker and trauma therapist, to dive into the emerging topic of moral injury in animal care professions. Together, they explore what moral injury is, how it differs from burnout and compassion fatigue, and why it’s especially relevant to groomers, shelter workers, and veterinarians. The conversation unpacks the real-world challenges faced b
Pet First Aid Essentials for Groomers (opens the original)
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Welcome to Healthy, Wealthy, And Wise! In today’s episode, hosts Denise Heroux and Mary Oquendo dive into the vital topic of pet first aid—why it matters, what real-life emergencies have taught them over more than 50 years of combined grooming experience, and why every pet professional needs hands-on training. From freak accidents to common grooming mishaps, our hosts share hard-earned lessons, tips for preparedness, and advice on protecting your business and clients through proper protocols and
From Mean Girls To Moral Injury (opens the original)
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Welcome aboard the Traveling Groomers Podcast! In this episode, Chris Anthony and co-host Mary Oquendo kick things off with personal updates about vacation adventures, enforcing boundaries with clients, and the joy of newfound relaxation, even if it means putting the phone on do not disturb. The conversation takes a reflective turn as they address trending topics in grooming social media, from setting healthy boundaries to the pitfalls of judgment and "mean girl" behavior in online forums.Diving
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