Another Grooming Podcast
Business og økonomiHumorFaktaStep into the world of dog grooming with "Another Grooming Podcast," the podcast that combines education and entertainment in a fur-tastic way! Join our team of four certified master groomers, Nathan and Kathlena Austin, Juan Rivera, and Kat Greaney, each with over 16 years of experience, as they share their expertise, trade funny stories, and take you on a journey through the dog grooming world.Whether you're a seasoned pro looking to deepen your knowledge or a pet lover curious about the groomer's life, our podcast has something for everyone. Discover grooming tips, breed-specific insights, and customer service secrets, all delivered with a dash of humor and a lot of heart.Tune in, laugh along, and unleash your grooming potential with "Another Grooming Podcast"!
Siste episoder av Another Grooming Podcast podcast
- AI: Tool or Trouble? (00:58:09)
Send us a text Would You Rather only handstrip or never use chunkers again? Would you rather give up coffee or justify pricing to every client? Does Nathan teach us about the Schipperke? Is AI coming for our jobs?!? Can it really be used in the grooming world? Is it helping us or making us lazy? Are we relying on it too much? Do you tell clients every time you quick their dog’s nails? Aeolus - www.aeoluspet.us Hydra - www.hydrabypetsociety.com Cuddles - www.cuddlesapp.com Check out Anot...
- Seminars (01:20:21)
Send us a text Would you rather have breath that smells like glands or drool nonstop like a bulldog? Us neither! Kat teaches us a bit about the Welsh Springer Spaniel, and we get into seminars and what to expect when attending or hosting one. Hydra - www.hydrabypetsociety.com Cuddles - www.cuddlesapp.com Aeolus - www.aeoluspet.us Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergroominggroup/ https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast
- Hershey Recap 2025 (01:42:28)
Send us a text Want to know about our week at Groom Expo in Hershey, PA?! Good because we tell you all about it! Cuddles - www.cuddlesapp.com Aeolus - www.aeoluspet.us Hydra - www.hydrabypetsociety.com Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergroominggroup/ https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast
- Barkleigh Honors After Show (00:46:07)
Send us a text Welcome to a VERY special episode of Another Grooming Podcast. Join us on the chocolate carpet as we interview the winners of this year’s Barkleigh Honors Awards. Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergroominggroup/ https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast
- Laid-Back Labor Day (01:01:04)
Send us a text It’s Labor Day, so we gave ourselves the day off and just hang out! We kick things off with a couple Would You Rather questions before playing Incoherent. Big news - Kat joined book club! We close out with a few wild Nathan stories. Aeolus - www.aeoluspet.us Cuddles - www.cuddlesapp.com Hydra - www.hydrabypetsociety.com Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergroominggroup/ https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast
- Getting Certified with IPG (01:03:20)
Send us a text In this week’s episode, Juan walks us through the IPG certification process. We answer a couple of Would You Rather questions, Kat talks about Labs, and we discuss whether bartering at trade shows is a good look. https://www.ipgicmg.com Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergroominggroup/ Click Here to sign up for Barkleigh’s Email List: https://bit.ly/barkleigh-sub https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast FOLLOW US ON INST...
- SuperZoo Recap 2025 (01:56:32)
Send us a text Kat, Nathan, and Katie went down to Las Vegas for Superzoo. Juan stayed home. Keep him company in listening to everything that happened! A huge THANK YOU to this week’s sponsor, Groom Curriculum! The Upskill: Fast Track is here!!! Sign up using the link below! https://groomcurriculum.com/upskill-fast-track/partner/AGP/ Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergroominggroup/ Click Here to sign up for Barkleigh’s Ema...
- Dear Baby Groomers (01:01:06)
Send us a text What do we wish we knew when we were baby groomers?! We’ll tell you, but not before answering a few Would You Rather questions. Juan’s French Bulldog breed segment turns into a reputable breeder discussion, and we walk you through our deshedding process. Make sure to visit the Aeolus booth at Superzoo or online at https://aeoluspet.us Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergroominggroup/ Click Here to sign up for Barkleigh’s Ema...
- Grooming Myths Debunked (01:02:11)
Send us a text Happy August! Would you rather taste styptic powder all day or smell glands all day? Would you rather have a coworker who sings to every dog or talks to them in a baby voice? What does Katie have to say about weiners? Which grooming myths did we debunk? Is it ok to send dogs home with mats if the client doesn’t want them shaved?! You have to listen to find out! Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergroominggroup/ Click He...
- Pasadena Recap 2025 (01:54:06)
Send us a text This week, Kat and Nathan join in on the impromptu book club meeting! We answer a few hilarious Would You Rather questions from our friend, Chat, and recap our time at Groom Expo West in Pasadena. We discuss the annual unnecessary drama surrounding Barkleigh Honors, and we close out the show with a visit to Reddit. Click Here to sign up for Barkleigh’s Email List: https://bit.ly/barkleigh-sub Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergro...
- Tattoos and Appropriate Attire (01:33:56)
Send us a text ANOTHER episode so soon?! YEP! Would you rather work four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts? What about pause or rewind time? We discuss our tattoos and appropriate attire in the workplace. We dive into some product reviews and wrap up with another sweet message from an AGPeep. Thank you to our sponsor this week - Alpha Grooming Products! www.alphagroomingproducts.com Click Here to sign up for Barkleigh’s Email List: https://bit.ly/barkleigh-sub Check out Another Gro...
- For Your Consideration (01:08:38)
Send us a text SURPRISE EPISODE DROP! With nomination ballots going out today, we decided to release this ahead of schedule! In this episode, we talk about cargo shorts, swallowing spoons, and the salon camping trip. Juan spirals about his hatred of public swimming spaces, we discuss the Austins going to Alaska, and Kat going down south for a Bichon Specialty. We review the categories for the Barkleigh Honors Awards, who we will nominate, and close it out with two Reddit posts. Click ...
- Coat Prep for Competition and Certification (01:23:55)
Send us a text We share a few more stories from our break, including EDC and CaliGroom Central. Then we get a little more technical, breaking down coat prep for competitions and certifications. We share tips, techniques, and products we love to help you achieve the look you’re going for. We wrap things up with a sweet message from an AGPeep. Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/anothergroominggroup/ Be sure to check out this week’s sponsor - Arte...
- Books, Books, and More Books! (01:12:05)
Send us a text OK, OK, we’re back! 😉 This week, we’ll fill you in on a few things we did during our break, what we read and watch over and over, and smuggling people across international borders. We also talk about A LOT of books. If you’ve been wondering which books to study to prepare you for master certification, we’ve got you covered! Juan and Katie have a book club meeting, and we make a special announcement! Check out Another Grooming Group on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/a...
- Groomer Gymnastics 101 (01:13:17)
Send us a text We’re on one this week! LOL. We Get Deep, we talk about client pickles, and Kat making up her own cooking instructions. We discuss body mechanics and what we can do at work to elevate our grooming AND take better care of our bodies, like holding shears correctly, tiny finger placement, t-rex arms, and the rainbow lift. See you in July! Be sure to check out this week’s sponsor - Aeolus! www.aeoluspet.us https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast FOLLOW US ON INSTAG...
- Paws, Pages, and Peculiar People (01:08:28)
Send us a text In this episode, we answer a few Get Deep questions, we guess the salon sounds Kat recorded, Juan and Katie’s talk about the books they’ve been reading, Nathan tells us a story, and we discuss crazy things customers do and say. Thank you to our sponsor this week, Aeolus! Be sure to check them out! www.aeoluspet.com https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nat...
- Our A's to Your Q's and Product Reviews (01:07:38)
Send us a text You asked, we answered! In this episode, we answer some frequently asked questions about preparing for master certification like choosing the right dog and learning breed cuts. We give our honest thoughts on some products we've been testing, what we’d ask a genie for, and decide between cringey Yorkies and matted Newfies. Be sure to check out the Hydra Pet Spa Senses Bliss Line! www.hydrabypetsociety.com https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRA...
- Inside the Mind of Dogs (And Us!) (01:09:30)
Send us a text ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo, AGPeeps! This week’s episode is a fiesta of fun topics: crying, Star Wars, Disneyland, the chihuahua, and a surprise from this week’s amazing sponsor, Groom Loop! We also dive into the fascinating Netflix documentary Inside the Mind of a Dog. Tune in to hear our thoughts (and maybe a few tears). Don’t forget to visit www.groomloop.com and use code AGP15 for 15% off your order. You’re welcome. 😉 https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast FOLLOW US ON IN...
- Dog Toys or... Not? (01:01:28)
Send us a text This episode is a wild one — proceed with caution! We kick things off by chatting about the best part of being our current age (with a bit of spiraling from Nathan). Then it’s blindfolds on as the boys try to guess: dog toy or human toy? Plus, we dive into the different types of restraints we use in the salon to keep our pups (and ourselves) safe and sound. Be sure to check out this week’s sponsors! Groom Haus - thegroomhaus.com TransFURmational Bookkeeping - transfurma...
- Reddit Rants (00:55:52)
Send us a text HAPPY BELATED EASTER TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE! We start with an unexpected deviled egg history lesson before a round of Rapid Fire questions. We read a few Reddit posts about a pretty intense no-show policy, why being a dog groomer sucks, and shaving a dog in reverse. We welcome back Marcia Strong with another crazy question to close out the show. Thank you so much to this week’s sponsor - AEOLUS! Visit their website at http://aeoluspet.us Aeolus Mountain Packag...
- Customers Are Always Right, Except When They Are Wrong (00:49:12)
Send us a text We open the show with the most disgusting question we’ve had to answer, asked by none other than Gabriel Feitosa. We play a round of Guess That Sound and discuss client interactions where the client might/maybe/possibly/perhaps not be right… Crazy, eh? Check out this week’s sponsors! www.petedge.com - Use code “ANOTHER5” for $5 off your order. www.hydrabypetsociety.com - Hydra Professional Line https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! A...
- AKC Grooming Certification & Gross Outs (00:57:35)
Send us a text In this episode of AGP, we’re answering a “Would You Rather…” from our friend Rachel that sends us spiraling (in the best way). Juan reveals a phobia, we unpack the roadmap to becoming an AKC Master Groomer, and Kat drops some facts about the Xoloitzcuintli—say that three times fast. We also dive into the not-so-glamorous side of grooming, some truly gross things we’ve witnessed (or done) on the job, and end with a Yelp review so wild it left us all speechless. Be sure to c...
- Lather, Rinse, Repeat (00:54:13)
Send us a text What better way to start the episode than by answering the super relevant and grooming-related question, “If you were a ghost, who would you haunt? And how would you haunt them?” sent in from a friend north of the border. We have an interesting conversation about bathing techniques and shampoo, and discuss what we listen to while we work. A very big THANK YOU to this week’s sponsor, PetStore.Direct! Visit www.PetStore.Direct to place your order. Re...
- GROOM'D and Glorious (01:03:12)
Send us a text We went to GROOM’D in Atlanta, and we tell you all about it! We open the show with a fun “Would You Rather” question from Logan Rago, talk about Nathan’s HUGE accomplishment, discuss the always controversial double-coated shave, fingers and testicles getting bit, and our drunk bestie, ChatGPT! Please check out our sponsors for this episode! www.petedge.com - Use code “ANOTHER5” for $5 off your order. www.hydrabypetsociety.com - Hydra Professional Line ...
- Shamrocks and Setters (00:47:49)
Send us a text Top of the morning to ya, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This week, we play a guessing game with sounds commonly heard in grooming salons, talk about a few Irish dog breeds, and horrible bosses. A HUGE shout out and thank you to this week’s sponsor, Aeolus! - https://aeoluspet.us For the month of March, our AGPeeps can use code “TheWestieWin” for $50 off the Aeolian GT-II Westie Force Dryer AND get 15% off anything green or rainbow on the site (no code necessary.) https:/...