Why it worked
The video works by showcasing a variety of dog breeds and their transformations, appealing to a wide audience of dog lovers. The inclusion of customer requests, prices, and time taken adds a layer of transparency and relatability, while the "before and after" format is inherently satisfying.
Summary
This is a slideshow of various dogs that have been groomed, detailing the breed, the customer's request, the grooming process, and the price. The video showcases the groomer's work and the transformations of the dogs.
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What the customer asked for and what I did, with prices and times
Chow x Poodle
“he has a bite history and hates strangers handling him. Do what you can - good luck”
Mixed of a 10mm and 7F - highly reactive and unable to dry head. 2 hours, £90
Tibetan Mastiff
“we’ve just rescued him and he needs a reset”
10F all over. 2 groomers, 4 hours including breaks. £220, gave discount as felt for the owner
Bichon Frise
“She’s old and is struggling. Do what you can on her.”
10mm all over, scissored head. 1 hour 20 mins, £55.
Rough Collie
“She’s literally just started blowing her coat this week”
Deshed all over, 1.5 hours, free as she’s my mum’s 🥺
Miniature Schnauzer
“Don’t make him look like a Schnauzer (long beard and brows)”
19mm body, scissored legs. 2 hours £65
Miniature Schnauzer
“Make him look like a Schnauzer. He may be a pain.”
7F Schnauzer trim. 1.5 hours, £60.
XL Bully
“She’s never been groomed before so we aren’t sure how she’ll be. A good deshed.”
Deshedding mud mask treatment. 1 hour, free as I did a month of free grooming for XL Bullies ❤️
American Akita
“He’s been banned from all other salons, you’ll need a muzzle, good luck.”
A deshedding treatment, clip out all matting. Called it a day at 2 hours. £150
Cavapoo
“She’s had a LOT of introduction sessions now - can we get rid of the beard?”
19mm all over. 1.5 hours, £60.
Old English Sheepdog
“His usual 4 weekly groom, make him look like a teddy bear.”