Basic First Aid for Pet Groomers
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If you haven’t had an accident in your grooming shop yet, you probably will. The best way to deal with an accident is to be prepared. Do you work around animals and sharp instruments? Guess what? You are going to have to administer some basic first aid at some point in your career.
Did you know that before Judy Hudson was an award winning pet stylist, she was a certified a veterinarian technician? In three states? There isn’t much that flusters Judy, including dealing with injuries. With that kind of experience in her background, we asked Judy to talk to you about basic first aid in the pet grooming salon.
Judy’s no nonsense approach allows her to cover a lot of ground in a very short time. She talks about typical accidents that happen in grooming shops all over. She gives you over 30 solutions, ideas and mini lessons. All the lessons deal with simple medical issues that you are likely to see in your shop.
Our demo dog, Cache, is less than thrilled with the entire lesson. You’ll see it in her eyes. You’ll see it in her yawns. But she’s a trooper. By using a large dog for demonstration purposes, Judy is able to clearly demonstrate many of her techniques.
Throughout the lesson, Judy shares first-hand experiences and stories to help drive her points home. This is a fun lesson with many ‘Ah-ha’ moments.
In this video you will learn:
• how do deal with a minor cut on an ear
• what common item works well as an a absorbent first aid dressing
• how to minimize the blood flow and a toenail that’s been trimmed to close
• what should you have in your first aid kit
• how to communicate with owners when an injury occurs
Judy Hudson
Judy Hudson has been a life-long animal lover. She holds an associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Morehead State University. While working in a veterinarian clinic offering grooming, she quickly realized, the groomer was making way more money than she was – and having a lot more fun! She opted to start grooming instead of following her degree.
Judy started her grooming career on a shoestring and a prayer in 1990.
When the groomer where she worked walked out – Judy didn’t miss a beat. She stepped in and started grooming. Shortly after that, she discovered a local couple who were business owners and award-winning pet stylists. She began taking lessons from them which lead her to competitions and meeting other award-winning pet stylists.
In 1994 she started her own mobile grooming unit in an 18-foot used motor home. Today, she owns and operates a very polished and successful mobile business in the Nashville TN area, staying booked a year in advance.
She decided that if she was going to be a groomer, she wanted to be one of the best!
Within a few years, she realized learning about bred profile was a game changer while dipping her toe in the AKC conformation show ring. Being a quick learner, she finished her own Miniature Poodle to his Championship in short order. Next, she focused on becoming a certified master groomer. In 1998 Judy earned her National Certified Master Groomer (NCMG) status through the National Dog Groomer Association of America. Currently Judy is a speaker, educator and Certifier for that organization.
Judy is an awarding winning pet stylist. She has multiple Best in Show and Best All-Around Groomer awards to her credit. She was a part of the GroomTeam USA’s Top 10 for 3 years; 2000, 2001, and 2003. In 2004 she earned a slot be on the elite GroomTeam USA’s Travel Team, representing the USA in World Team Competition in France the following year. She proudly earned a Gold Medal with her American Cocker Spaniel, helping the USA capture the Silver Team Medal.
In 2002, she was awarded the coveted Sybil Trophy for having the most harmonious relationship with her dogs. In 2004, she was nominated for the prestigious Cardinal Crystal American Groomer of the Year Award. 2011 was Awarded the Cardinal Crystal Grooming Contest Judge of the Year.
Judy is a sought-after and very popular industry speaker, demonstrator and contest grooming judge. She has traveled all over the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Australia and China.
Judy has teamed up with one of her long-time mentors and person friend, Christina Pawlosky to form The Grooming Professors, an online and personal training platform. They also host clinics, demonstrations, workshops and personal coaching at grooming shows and privately across the country. Plus, they offer individual training via Zoom by request. Together they have released their own shear line. In 2017 The Grooming Professors were the winners of the Barkleigh Honors Awards for Contribution of the Year and Vlog of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
Judy is a licensed Pet Tech® Instructor. She teaches small classes to pet owners and pet service professionals. She enjoys making a difference in pets’ lives by teaching the necessary emergency care and health information for dogs and cats.
When Judy is not working within the realms her grooming businesses, she is a Level V Skin Care Consultant with Rodan+Fields.
Judy and Chris can be reached at [email protected]
www.groomingprofessors.com
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