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The Spirit of Mary Toland Award

23/8/2017

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The Spirt of Mary Toland 
Nominations are coming in at a steady pace for the Spirit of Mary Toland award. Has some one really gone out there, inspired you to do your best and is always there when you need them? Why not acknowledge their effort and nominate them for The Spirit of Mary Toland award.
The direct link is here
 
The winner will be announced during the prize giving on Saturday 
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IPDGA App Now Available

23/8/2017

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​The Android version of the app is now live on the playstore, why not download it now!! The quick way to link to your profile on the website, purchase tickets , even pop on to the facebook page for a quick chat or question.  
We are still working on the IOS version and will have further updates shortly.  

https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.app.ipdgamembersportal 
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Madra-Mania 2017

23/8/2017

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Madra Mania
 
It’s almost that time of the year again when we all get together for the biggest Grooming event Ireland has to offer. We thought the biggest event of the year deserved it's own name, introducing Madra-mania. What to expect at Madra-mania?   
❖ Largest Grooming Trade shopping event in Ireland 
❖ Opportunity to attend industry based seminars
❖ Feast your eyes on World class grooming demonstrations
❖ Watch the best groomers in the country battle it out at the annual Irish Grooming Championships 
It's all happening on 14th & 15th of October at the usual venue, Roadstone Sports Club, Kingswood, Dublin 24. There's plenty of time now to grab your diary and scratch off those dates so you can attend Madra-mania!!  Full Details can be found here: http://www.ipdga.com/championships.html 
We also have a few other changes this year and a brief highlight is below. 


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Early Bird Tickets  
Book early and avail of an early bird priced Ticket €85 for the two-day pass or €55 for one day. This offer applies until midnight August 31st after which normal prices apply €70 for one day and €100 for two-day pass.  Tickets can be purchased here http://www.ipdga.com/events.html#!event/register/2017/10/14/2017-ipdga-championship-weekend 

Goodie Bags 
James wellbeloved have put together some amazing goodie bags for our delegates, 190 to be specific. These will be available on a first come first served basis. As the catchy adds say – when they're gone they're gone!! 
 
Competitions  

​Change to Competition classes 

 There has been an explosion of poodle entries in the scissor class in the last couple of years. In order to help the judges and to encourage entries from people without poodles, there is now an Open & Champion “Poodle” and “anything but poodle” class within the Scissors section.  Winners of each class will go head to head for overall Scissors Class Winner.

Check out www.ipdga.com/championships.html for further information 

The Clipped Class will follow the same format with the winners of the Clipped and Clipped Asian going up against each other to decide the overall Clipped Class Winner.  

 Heiniger New to Grooming Class 
As the demand for places in this class also continues to grow there has also had to be some changes. This year the lucky groomers placed 1-6 will receive the Heiniger clippers as their prize. Each class entrant will receive an extra goodie bag.  


 Mini Seminars 
Each day we will have mini seminars running on topics such as Insurance, Pensions, a Veterinary talk on Parasites, Health & Safety. Further details will be available as soon as we have the speakers and the time table sorted . 

 Grooming Demonstrations
  
Our guest judges will be demonstrating over the weekend also. The demonstrations will cover scissoring techniques and finishes, handstripping and salon styles. Two demonstrations will take place each day. Again the time table is being formulated and details will emerge closer to the time.  

Shopping 😁
Don't forget the range of stands and suppliers we will have in the one venue for you to peruse and purchase. Not forgetting to have a look in your show catalogue, there are Puppy Punts, €5 discount from any stand at Madra-mania, one for Saturday and one for Sunday.   
Bring your sharpening too, Frank Barry and John Leonard will be in attendance, better yet send on your sharpening ahead of time and collect it at the weekend 

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A Look Back - Trip to Tipp

8/8/2017

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Deirdre Daunt Walsh RANA LM from Cullencastle Grooming Studio and Fun Paws Agility Club, Tramore Co. Waterford.

Being a founder member of IPDGA , I was delighted to be a participant at the IPDGA Trip to Tipp with the wonderful Julie Harris at Clonmel Park Hotel.  Many thanks to IPDGA committee for organising this event, along with George from Mullinahone Co.op Pet Grooming Supplies.

Morning AM
We started off with a demonstration on a lovely Westie with Julie.  She showed us how to create a pet trim on a Westie, with greater detail on the art of sculpting the legs, the tail and the renowned roundy fluffy even head with those piercing eyes.  The techniques of creating the blending on different areas on the body without those dreaded scissor/ clip marks which we all endeavour not to create every day in our salons.  She welcomed the many questions which related to equipment, pricing, customer service and also to value ourselves as professionals.  Her practical approach and her knowledge of grooming in the modern day shop was really appreciated by us all. 

Afternoon PM
Julie Harris   Skin and Coat
I was particularly interested in this area, because I have personally always believed that each professional groomer should have a good understanding of the development of a healthy dogs coat and skin.
The seminar was complex with a Powerpoint of 104 pages it’s aims were to give you an understanding of healthy coat, skin and the many different diseases and conditions that effect the skin and hair. What causes dogs to itch, and how regular grooming can be the key to a health immune system.
Deeper analysis of the skin and hair types in dogs and how human’s skin and hair differ so much from dogs. See picture

Human Skin – Acid pH 5.5  Dogs Skin Neutral pH 7 -7,4
As groomers we can’t diagnose skin problems but should have an understanding that their pet’s skin or hair is not normal. Understand as many skin and hair conditions as possible will give us a support to helping these dogs and we can offer a better service and treatment to the pets we see every day.
Since environmental allergen are absorbed through the skin, weekly washing or daily brushing can rid the dogs coat of allergens. Brushing will stimulate the skin and increase blood flow, open the pores and quicker removal of toxins, which will minimize inflammation.

We as groomers are important to a dogs well being.
​No matter how much time we spend on a dogs coat with products, we can’t grow coat but we endeavour to provide a service to help maintain the skin so that a healthy coat can grow.
This seminar was brilliant thanks to Julie Harris and advise every groomer to  get their hands on this report, download, read it, ingest it and keep it as reference in your salons.
Anatomy is her next seminar and please IPDGA bring her back i will sign up straight away.
Many thanks to reading this and happy grooming to you all.
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Deirdre Daunt Walsh - RANA LM 

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Grooming Opportunity - Tipperary

8/8/2017

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"This is a ready to use professional dog grooming salon. Full fitted...ready to use. Genuine reason for closing. The occupant would be self-employed with full use of the premises and equipment supplied. Electricity included in the rent. Till,Counter,Signage, Clippers and blades,Hot water, Triton Shower, stainless steal bath, Electric adjustable grooming table, leads, muzzles, brushes, shampoos, blast dryer, washing machine. Ideal opportunity for a professional groomer wanting to start their own business in a  busy town (poplulation 1000 people) with no direct competition. Contact for further information and viewings. Start up rate and rent are fully negotiable.
​Please contact for further details. Michael 0871271322."



https://www.donedeal.ie/businessopportunities-for-sale/for-rent-professional-dog-grooming-salon/16191426
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Grooming Job - Dublin

8/8/2017

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Full time grooming position - Dublin
We are looking to hire an experienced dog groomer on full time basis to our Dublin North grooming parlour. 
We are looking for a hardworking and creative person with attention for detail. Must be able to demonstrate their grooming skills in person during interview process. Person should be able to groom 5 to 6 dogs per day. Also person must have good customers skills. Additional duties incl. answering phone calls and managing bookings, dealing with customers, etc. If you are interested please send us your resume to [email protected] or call on 015353277
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