The Traveling Groomers Podcast

In this episode of The Traveling Groomers, it marks just about one year since COVID started taking hold in the United States. Mary and Chris talk about self care, compassion for yourself and others, mask wearing, grieving for those we have lost, the fact that it's ok if you aren't ok. TRIGGER WARNING: Mary and Chris talk about the uptick in domestic violence/abuse during COVID. If you or someone you know is in a situation, please don't hesitate to visit https://www.thehotline.org/

On this week's episode of The Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris welcome Ashley Pelletier, who is just starting mobile. She shares about her trials and tribulations about starting mobile in the middle of winter and a pandemic, and also how to build up clientele when you are brand new.

In this episode of the Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris talk about the elderly. How can we cater to our senior citizen clients- both pet and pet parent.

Mary and Chris discuss the winter blues and delve further into van maintenance.

Today on the Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris talk all about vans! (and not the brand of shoe) They discuss having backups for backups, learning to be a master mechanic, and what to do when things break in the middle of a groom.

While we celebrate groomer appreciation day every day, today we talk to the groomer who made it an actual day! Lets take a road trip with Krista Olsen, founder of International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day!

In this episode of The Traveling Groomers, Chris does some very fancy "unboxing/reveal" of a few of her favorite products! It's like Christmas came again in January! Also Mary discusses her dive back into the role playing dice game, Dungeons nd Dragons

Woo Hoo we made it to 100! Have a listen with our many special guests and maybe still time to get in on the prizes.

In this episode of the Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris reflect on the love and loss that was 2020 and look forward to the future that is 2021. Lots of great things are coming to the grooming industry this year!

Kris BerryIn this episode of the Traveling Groomers, Chris and Mary welcome Kris Berry. They talk about the exciting new Grooming Credential Program testing put out by WPA (World Pet Association)

This week on the Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris welcome Jess Rona. They talk about wheaton terriers, improv comedy, and the new grooming competition show Haute Dog on HBO Max

On this week's episode of The Traveling Groomers, we welcome Delise Knight. Delise is the proud owner of Bardel Bows. They talk about the history of the company, and share stories about how a bow or bandanna can make everything better.

In this episode of the Traveling Groomers, we welcome the infamous Teri DiMarino. They talk about regulation/lisencing, COVID, how Teri was actually also a Traveling Groomer herself at one time. Also, let us know how you like our new commercials! (minus one, because your fairy sound editor broke her foot and couldn't record with Chris.)

In this politically tame episode of the Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris discuss mixing personal(political views) with business and how sometimes that doesn't always mix correctly. What you say on Facebook may come back to bite you later.

In this episode of The Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris welcome fairy sound editor Laura Civello Hearn to the front of the mic. She talks about the strengths of groomers who may be "neurodivergent" and strategies to help them overcome a challenges that may come up.

Mary And Chris interview industry icon Barbara Bird in this almost 2 hour unedited pod.

In this episode of the Traveling Groomers we welcome back to the pod scientist Corina Stormworthy. She gives us an update on the pandemic and how it is affecting the grooming community, the nation and the world. They also talk about gratitude and being humble.And our sound editor can't figure out where the break for commerical #2 was, so whoever tells me which minute the break is in, I will give them a prize from A Practical Guide to House-call Grooming

Today on The Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris talk to the grooming trade show master himself, Todd Shelly. They dive into the past and present of Barkleigh productions as well as what in person trade shows will look like post COVID-19.

In this episode of the Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris talk about planning for the unexpected, the loss of a "heart pet", changes coming to Pawsitive Ed, and on a more positive note, Chris shares a story about accidently letting a squirrel into a client's house. Oops!

In this episode of The Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris welcome grooming legend Jodi Murphy. Jodi talks about her journey and struggles with an ongoing health condition and why it's so important to wear a mask while grooming (COVID or not).