I am Louise Gallavin Dog Lover and Professional Groomer. My aim is to keep your best friend happy in my company whilst getting the job of grooming complete.
23/02/2025
This is terrible and shocked really that anyone especially groomers would find this amusing... it's no wonder some dogs have issues with grooming..
Needless to say this is not something I do or have ever done.. I have dogs that hate the blaster so use a lower pressure dryer that they can cope with.. I have dogs that hate clippers so I scissor instead because that is what they can cope with..
Work with the dog... create trust and a bond.
I'm not here to just get the job done. I want all dogs that come into my care to know I don't intend to make them distressed and do all I can to keep them comfortable.
Even muzzles I refuse to use unless a dog is positively muzzle trained as again this increases stress which is not my bag.
So that's my 2 pennies.
🚨 Groomers, We Need to Talk! 🚨
A worrying trend is circulating on TikTok—pointing a forced air dryer directly into a dog's face. ❌ This is NOT acceptable grooming practice, and as an industry, we need to speak up!
Here’s why this should never be done:
🐶 Causes Extreme Stress – Blasting air directly at a dog’s face can be terrifying and overwhelming.
⚠️ Risk of Eye & Ear Damage – High-pressure air can cause irritation, dryness, or even injury to sensitive areas.
😟 Creates Bad Training Habits – Instead of desensitising dogs to dryers, this method reinforces fear and resistance.
📢 Professional grooming is about skill, care, and respect for the animal’s welfare. No reputable association or grooming expert would endorse this. Let’s educate, not exploit for views.
🚫 Stop the trend. Speak up for the dogs. 🚫
💬 What are your thoughts on this? Drop them in the comments below!
