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Zagreb, Croatia | January 30 – February 1, 2026 NextGroomers proudly presents The Art of the Poodle 2026 , an exclusive international event dedicated to one of the most technically demanding and artistically expressive breeds in professional grooming: the poodle. Hosted in Zagreb, this three-day experience brings together elite educators, industry experts, and forward-thinking groomers from around the world for an immersive exploration of technique, science, creativity, and t

The major international study by the International Grooming Society (IGS) on groomers’ health is nearing its closing date: you have until December 31 to participate.Many of you have already responded — thank you! But to obtain solid, representative, and useful results for the entire profession, we need as many responses as possible. 👉 Survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/bKe8EXRUdE A Passionate Career… but Physically and Mentally Demanding Behind the daily work of groome

By Nathalie Ariey-Jouglard – Pour Groomer Connexion Introduction In grooming salons, we often talk about the dog’s behaviour, stress levels, socialisation, or past experiences. But one essential element is frequently overlooked: the emotional state of the groomer . Yet, a growing number of studies in animal behaviour show that dogs are extremely sensitive to human emotions. They perceive our micro-expressions, our breathing, our gestures, our tone of voice, and even our muscu