The History of Pet Grooming
Since pet grooming is such a common practice, people
don't think twice about spending a lot of money having
their pets groomed regularly by a professional.
Lets look at the history of grooming. If you look at
paintings of the Elizabethan era you will see pets that
are well groomed. Was pet grooming an actual profession
back then or was the local barber responsible for pet
care as well as cutting hair and medical
responsibilities? Did the Lord or Lady have their hair
cut alongside their pet? There are paintings from that
era that show a dog being sheared while sitting on ladies
lap.
In the 17th century, poodles received recognition for
being the dog of the court in France. It's also recorded
that professional grooming parlors were open for dogs.
"The Book of the Dog" was written in 1879 by Shaw. This
book gave helpful hints of how to clean, groom and keep
your dog healthy. This was concerning dog grooming in
England.
Once animals became more a part of society, work animals
and pets alike became more important based on how they
looked. Either professional groomers or their owners
groomed them. Horses were groomed by stable boys or
their owners based on the owners taste or wealth. Once
automobiles and machines replaced animal labor, the
grooming of the animal became a more personal reflection
of the owner, especially in high society. Having a well
groomed animal was a sign of prosperity and wealth.
The perception today of pet grooming is that the animal
is considered a source of pride as well as being a part
of the family. Organizations such as 4h incorporate pet
grooming into their program. This not only displays the
health of the animal, but also the owners attention to
the animal.
Educate Yourself on Pet Grooming!It Helps!!!
Current animal grooming techniques and the
products of the pet grooming industry are presented at
special events. During parades and rodeos horses and
other livestock are adorned making them showpieces for
the event. There are pet grooming conventions that meet
around the United States and the world to show the latest
techniques and equipment used in the pet grooming
business.
There are also web pages dedicated to the art of pet grooming and being a long-standing profession there is a
lot of pride associated with it. So, the next time you
visit your pet grooming expert, remember they have been
backed by centuries of expertise, refinement and
dedication to the art so you know your pet will be taken
care of with pride and integrity.
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