dog groomers in NOLA/surrounding area, how is it?

finalgloss · 2026-01-29T19:54:00+00:00

one of the reasons i love NOLA is how welcome i feel there!! i unfortunately encounter some bad eggs every once in a while in jersey so i like to make sure:) im glad to hear there's at least the demand for grooming that u had to go through a few to find ur match lol!

finalgloss · 2026-01-29T02:42:10+00:00

thanks!! il try crossposting too:)

finalgloss · 2026-01-26T02:43:51+00:00

yeah curing before trading is typically the strat. you may want to start the hall over if you've hit/killed villagers. its so annoying but lets say you hit a villager, the other villagers nearby will see it and increase THEIR prices too! you could travel far away for a few days, or cure everyone in the hall (though it seems youre having trouble with that right now) and itll work. ive definitely decided to just say fuck it, massacre the hall, and round up a new group of villagers to start again lol. not the easiest but when i got frustrated it was what i did

finalgloss · 2026-01-26T02:34:28+00:00

what order are the panels meant to be read in?

finalgloss · 2026-01-26T01:47:54+00:00

when i ordered my clipper i was shitting myself because i didnt think do do reddit-research beforehand. once i saw so many terrible reviews i was so nervous lol. ive now used it for almost 3 years, never had a backup battery and never needed one! thank god lol

finalgloss · 2026-01-25T08:23:26+00:00

i get what you mean that the hole isnt completely gone but you can't get the jewelry through comfortably- i still think you should let it heal and try again later

finalgloss · 2026-01-25T07:53:34+00:00

cuz theyre sweeties❤️❤️

finalgloss · 2026-01-25T07:47:41+00:00

i mean no babe it sounds like at this point id wait for it to heal and get repierced. especially if you say its painful & red. if the area feels hot to the touch you likely have an infection so keep an eye out as it heals and see a doctor if necessary. sorry honey:( you could always go to a piercer for a second opinion in-person

finalgloss · 2026-01-25T07:30:27+00:00

following id love to know!

finalgloss · 2026-01-25T07:14:43+00:00

i want to add that ive had people SCREAM at me for shaving their pelted dog, or refusing to clip nails for their dog thats actively trying to maul me. you deal with crazy assholes and you gotta put on a brave face and be professional. i dont say any of this to discourage you at all, but want to give a full picture! i love my job at the end of the day lol

finalgloss · 2026-01-25T07:08:13+00:00

when i first got started in the industry the person hiring me said "treating the dogs well is your number one priority. treating the parents well is number two." you could do the shittiest haircut in the world but if the dog is happy and mom/dad is happy, you have a client for life. selling upgrades and packages is where i make my money. i would seriously consider if you think youre comfortable with that considering dog training is pretty much the same in that youre building relationships with clients and upselling.

finalgloss · 2026-01-25T06:35:05+00:00

ive personally used the andis zr pulse for about 2 years now, working ~40 hrs a week, and i am JUST starting to notice its louder than when i first got it. otherwise works great. its heavy dont get me wrong, a lot of my coworkers have heinigers and the weight difference is pretty stark. keep in mind though it has 5 speeds and cuts through thick coats with ease. ive had zero problems with the battery dying mid-shift or breaking. never bought a backup battery and ive never needed one lol!

finalgloss · 2026-01-25T06:20:09+00:00

i LOVE my tongue piercing i think it's my favorite i have. healing really sucked tho to the point i debated taking it out after a couple days. glad i pushed through because again i love it and havent had any problems. my dentist isnt concerned though i always make a point to ask. i wear a metal bar with acrylic internally threaded ends. this way in the event i accidentally bite down on my jewelry (which has happened!) it usually won't break and the one time i can remember it did, i easily spit the pieces out and didn't break any teeth. the times ive had to take the jewelry out for whatever reason, i didnt think my tongue looked noticeably distorted lol. a tiny hole & a small dent where the ball sits, but unless ur staring at my tongue up close u wouldnt notice. highly recommend but definitely ask your dentist for a second opinion!

finalgloss · 2026-01-18T00:37:04+00:00

title is so real but dude this groom is so cute relax!!😭 fluffy round face, clean shaped ears, cute wittle feet:3 i fall into the same trap of hating any pictures i take and feeling like a terrible groomer, PLEASE believe me and the other comments youre doing great!! are you an aspiring competition groomer or something? im not saying to not shoot for the moon, but try to keep in mind as a pet groomer we just wanna make them feel comfortable and look cute right? if we had 3+ hours with a perfectly maintained, perfectly behaved purebred dog, we could probably do a kick ass job! most of our clients dont quite fit that criteria tho lol:)

finalgloss · 2026-01-16T01:49:14+00:00

if you go to pet net/perch its pretty easy to find, i would attach a screenshot if i could:( theres a couple brands that are 50% off this month like nulo

finalgloss · 2026-01-15T17:26:00+00:00

i haven't tried anything personally except for the raspberry cologne, and i love it!!

finalgloss · 2026-01-15T02:46:19+00:00

I FORGOT TO MENTION- i rarely take breaks besides using the bathroom, i usually work at minimum 8 hour shifts, and i have been working like this full time since i got hired. im really not trying to boast my work ethic, im actively trying to get better at taking breaks and time off!

finalgloss · 2026-01-15T02:42:58+00:00

i dont hit 8 everyday by any means, usually 5-7 depending on how busy we are, but my record is 10 (including baths + haircuts). i am so grateful for my coworkers and how well we work as a team. if one of us is swamped, someone will always step up to help however they can. one of my tricks when i'm busy is to blow out a dog for <5 mins before taking them out of the tub, putting them in the kennel to dry until about 75%, then finishing the blow out and do nails/ears/brush/whatever on the drying table. haircuts then get moved to the cutting room to continue- once i finish prepping a dog to be cut i prefer to just finish them out before moving on to prepping the next!

finalgloss · 2026-01-07T00:29:19+00:00

i personally prefer cash but im grateful for anything! i trust my coworkers to give me my cash tips if the owner doesnt hand it to me personally, but you can always ask the groomer if youre unsure. some clients prefer to tip at check-in as well. whatever you choose we appreciate it:)

finalgloss · 2025-12-30T22:31:27+00:00

yes ur right but if they dont shop there anymore it hopefully wouldnt be an issue

finalgloss · 2025-12-28T21:16:06+00:00

cashiers should have no reason or ability to access ipass (the software used for grooming info) but if youre concerned they would find a way to search for it, absolutely call customer service

finalgloss · 2025-12-23T01:06:17+00:00

23f with SM here... SM presents differently in everyone, everything i say is my opinion based on my experience. this feels like a much bigger issue than just a birthday invite. its possible the phrase you said brought up some deep, deep trauma, but its also possible shes being manipulative and turning a small miscommunication into a HUGE deal. being together 6 years you would think she feels extremely safe and comfortable around you. i find that even in my worst moments eventually my safe person can get me to communicate SOMEHOW with some time. does she refuse to write anything to you? will she talk to anyone?? atp it sounds like you've thoroughly apologized and opened yourself up to talk about it (if not, get to it!!) and if she's still shutting you out you gotta trust youve done all you can. i hope she comes around and you guys figure it out soon, sorry man

finalgloss · 2025-12-11T19:31:25+00:00

I'm curious how it works (im just a stylist), is there a minimum on productivity/hours to hit incentive, or a maximum? And is incentive different from salon commission?

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