This week, Dr. Jon Polak and master groomer Katelyn Peterman cover aspects of the groomer's health focusing on a few occupational hazards.  Among them are carpal tunnel, shoulder and elbow pain, and dog bites.  A lot of attention is put towards Groomer lung and the potentially serious risks associated with this disease ..read more

Bryanna Fretz is a professional dog groomer from Ontario, Canada where she has her own successful home business.  She is the recipient of multiple awards among them being the 2019 Intergroom Rising Star Best in Groom and is a 2019 nominee of the Barkleigh's Up and Coming Groomer of the year.  We discuss her home business and correctional grooming.  The Rough In podcast starts now with your hosts Dr. Jon Polak and master groomer Katelyn Peterman ..read more

This week, Kate and Jon discuss the importance of educating your client.  Regularly educating your client can improve the health of the dog, improve your work flow over the long haul, and even be a source of additional income.  Some additional remarks on the effects of antibiotics on birth control are mentioned at the very end.  If you are looking for a new way to manage your business more efficiently, you have to check out https://barkleyhq.com to learn about their software program that can increase your efficiency and revenue.  Try it free for 14 days ..read more

This week's episode is about advocacy.  Advocating for the dogs you groom who don't have their own voices to do so.  Advocating for your self and your own health.   We are taking a hiatus, break, vacation.  We will be back either for the holiday or at the beginning of the year.  ..read more

This week, Jon and Kate talk about some of the tools, odds, and ends around the shop  and why they are some of her "go to" items she uses and why.  The Continental Pet Company specializes in unique and fun products for all levels of groomers.   From unique shear designs and super cute leggings, to bright biothane loops, leads and collars, there is definitely something for everyone at CPC.  Check them out at https://www.continentalpetcompany.com.  Save 10% with the promo code "theroughin ..read more

Sierra Elbert wears many hats, including wife, mother, pet owner, entrepreneur of a board and groom, dog groomer, and educator. Her family includes Cory, her husband, Grace, her daughter, Aspen, a rough-coated Collie, and Sterling, a Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Elbert is a second-generation groomer. Although she learned her trade from her mother, Elbert earned her International Certified Pet Groomer (ICPG) certification and Dermatech Specialist (PDS) recognized by the International Society of Canine Cosmetology (ISCC). Sierra is the instructor for the Professional Dog Grooming program and coordina ..read more

Jon and Kate discuss bullying and why it's not okay. To support the person mentioned in the podcast please go to this link: https://gofund.me/85e86e57 ..read more

In this episode Jon, answers some questions about the COVID vaccines.  Kate then tells a story about what not to do if you're looking to keep a pure bred dog and how to build a relationship w/ a breeder if getting a show dog is on your radar.  ..read more

Nadia Bongelli is the head groomer at Doggieland North Toronto, with 10 years of professional grooming experience under her belt. She has been competing for five years internationally and has won such awards as Barkleigh Honors “Up and Coming Groomer of the Year” and Intergroom’s “Rising Star of the Year”. She has finished #1 Canadian groomer two years in a row and has collected several Best in Show awards. Nadia has found her passion for educating and has hosted several large events, been a speaker at industry trade shows, and enjoys giving private hands-on lessons. She is currently owned by ..read more

This week's episode is completely unscripted, unplanned, and different from the typical format.  Jon and Kate compare and contrast each others profession, what's the same and what's different.  Horror stories, funny stories, and just general experience are shared which shows us just how similar we all are.  Please note some of the content discussed in this episode may not be suitable for young listeners (i.e. some swearing, talk of blood, death, and dildos ..read more