BEST PRACTICE
At Just Barking, we are active members of The British Isles Grooming Association (BIGA).
As BIGA members we are committed to the UK Government's Best Practice Guidance for professional pet groomers, which BIGA in large part created under the stewardship of The Canine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG).
The Best Practice Guidance is to ensure high standards across the industry when it comes to animal health, safety and wellbeing. But also workplace professionalism and more.
The following link takes you to a separate window featuring the guidance, which you can download as a pdf. It is published by the CFSG:
CFSG Pet Grooming Best Practice Guidance
WHAT DOES THE BEST PRACTICE COVER?
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REFERENCES EXISTING LEGISLATION
Alongside other existing legislation, the Animal Welfare Act 2006 features prominently in the guidance.
The guidance is broken down into 14 sections.
1. Understanding an Animal's Individual Behaviour and Health Needs
2. Communication with Owners
3. The Grooming Process
4. The Grooming Area
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THE GUIDANCE IS EASY TO READ AND FOLLOW
5. Grooming Equipment
6. Cat Grooming
7. Providing Exercise & Toileting
8. Transport
9. Policies and Procedures
10. Lone Working
11. Emergencies
12. Minimising the Impact on the Environment
13. Training of Pet Groomers
14. Complying with Legislation
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A BLUEPRINT FOR HIGH STANDARDS
BIGA and the CFSG alongside other professional industry bodies including vets, are to be congratulated on the creation of the Best Practice Guidance.
Released in early 2025 it is the first tangible document by Government to help ensure higher standards in pet grooming. It likewise promotes professionalism within the industry. All of which helps to protect and promote your pet's safety, health and wellbeing.