The Nomination Conversation

Send us Fan MailWe kick things off talking about zombie dogs and grooming werewolves, hear all about Nathan and Kathlena’s haunted collection, put our dog knowledge to the test with Real Dog Fact or BS, catch you up on what we’ve been up to, and share our Halloween plans!Have a spooky Halloween, AGPeeps! We’ll see you for Thanksgiving!Check out our amazing sponsors! Alpha Grooming Products - https://alphagroomingproducts.comHydra - www.hydrabypetsociety.comCuddles - www.cuddlesapp.comUse code “AGP30” for your first month free!Save the dates!Groom’d: March 12-14, 2007 - www.groomd.org SuperZoo: August 10-13, 2027 - www.superzoo.orghttps://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast 

Send us Fan MailIt feels SO good to be home! We’re exhausted, but we finally got together to catch you up on our last few weeks. We talk about Nathan being a cowboy and his love for dancing, recap all things Hershey, and then the Austins take us all the way to Belgium for Groomania!We’ll be taking a few weeks off, so enjoy this one while we disappear for a little bit! 😂Check out our amazing sponsors! Alpha Grooming Products - https://alphagroomingproducts.comHydra - www.hydrabypetsociety.comCuddles - www.cuddlesapp.comUse code “AGP30” for your first month free!Save the dates!Groom’d: March 12-14, 2007 - www.groomd.org SuperZoo: August 10-13, 2027 - www.superzoo.orghttps://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast 

Send us Fan MailOur last interview of the year is with none other than Kitty Dekeersgieter! Kitty tells us about volunteering at an animal shelter, owning a grooming business at just 14 years old, showing dogs soon after, the drive and dedication it takes to get where you want in life, and of course… Groomania! She’s kind of a HUGE deal in the industry, and we are so honored she came on the show. Get ready to be inspired!Check out our amazing sponsors! Alpha Grooming Products - https://alphagroomingproducts.comHydra - www.hydrabypetsociety.comCuddles - www.cuddlesapp.comUse code “AGP30” for your first month free!Save the dates!Groom’d: March 12-14, 2007 - www.groomd.org SuperZoo: August 10-13, 2027 - www.superzoo.orghttps://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast 

Send us Fan MailLIVE FROM THE CHOCOLATE CARPET! Join us as we catch up with this year’s Barkleigh Honors Awards winners! We’re so excited to celebrate these incredible people and hear a little bit about their wins, their journeys, and what’s next.A huge congratulations to ALL of this year’s winners, and a special shout out to the winners we weren’t able to interview:Distributor of the Year: PetStore Direct Foreign Speaker of the Year: Lisa Hart Up & Coming Groomer of the Year: Kim Levesque Journalist of the Year: Misty GieczysA massive congratulations to ALL of this year’s Barkleigh Honors winners! 

Send us Fan MailWe have Allison Alexander with us ALLLLLL the way from Canada! Showing dogs since the age of SEVEN, Allison has gone on to accomplish some pretty amazing things. She’s been a professional handler, owned a grooming salon for 25 years, and now owns Leading Edge Grooming Academy, an online educational platform offering professional pet grooming and handling instruction for both pet parents and salon professionals. And as if that wasn’t enough, she recently launched her own podcast, Examined and Excused: The Dog Show Podcast. We could listen to Allison talk for hours…Leading Edge Grooming Academyhttps://leadingedgegroomingacademy.comExamined and Excused: The Dog Show PodcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/examined-and-excused-the-dog-show-podcast/id6799213983 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0342IGuVcSewdEtA59bCaZ?si=df2f938961b7435eCheck out our amazing sponsors! Alpha Grooming Products - https://alphagroomingproducts.comVisit booth GL17 at Groom Expo in Hershey!Hydra - www.hydrabypetsociety.comCuddles - www.cuddlesapp.comUse code “AGP30” for your first month free!Save the dates!Groom’d: March 12-14, 2007 - www.groomd.org SuperZoo: August 10-13, 2027 - www.superzoo.orghttps://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast

Send us Fan MailThe incredible Judy Breton has been at the top of our dream guest list since the very beginning, and we are SO happy it’s finally happening! Judy has done it all—groomer, judge, business owner, contest coordinator, Groom Team USA Advisory Board member, WAGA President, and collector of what feels like every grooming certification that exists. The list truly goes on! We are so honored to have such a pillar of the grooming industry on our show. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!WAGA - World Alliance Grooming Associationshttps://waga.wildapricot.orgProfessional Pet Groomers and Stylists Alliancehttps://petgroomersandstylists.orgCheck out our amazing sponsors! Cuddles - www.cuddlesapp.comUse code “AGP30” for your first month free!Shop Ladybird Line: https://www.ladybirdline.comAeolus GroomJet: https://aeoluspet.us/shop/grooming/bathing/bathtub-accessories/aeolus-groomjet-gj-002-recirculating-booster-pump-for-rapid-deep-pet-bathingShop Les Poochs using this link to get 10% off: https://lespoochs.com/discount/AGP10Save the dates!Groom’d: March 12-14, 2007 - www.groomd.org SuperZoo: August 10-13, 2027 - www.superzoo.orghttps://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast

Send us Fan MailWelcome aboard! Japan. Greece. Brasil. Paris. Morocco. We have Jeremy Stamper from Hydra with us to discuss their newest release - The Hydra World Edition cologne line! And to no one’s surprise, it smells incredible. https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast

Send us Fan MailWe have the wonderful Kelsey Ann Sexton with us this week! We talk about her gig as the host of GroomerTV, poop, shrinking, and her journey from a bad grooming client to an industry leader—with plenty of pit stops along the way. And, of course, she’s a hoot!Check out our amazing sponsors! Cuddles - www.cuddlesapp.comUse code “AGP30” for your first month free!Shop Ladybird Line: https://www.ladybirdline.comAeolus GroomJet: https://aeoluspet.us/shop/grooming/bathing/bathtub-accessories/aeolus-groomjet-gj-002-recirculating-booster-pump-for-rapid-deep-pet-bathingShop Les Poochs using this link to get 10% off: https://lespoochs.com/discount/AGP10Save the dates!Groom’d: March 12-14, 2007 - www.groomd.org SuperZoo: August 10-13, 2027 - www.superzoo.orghttps://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast

Send us Fan MailWHAT. A. WEEK! Listen or watch along as we talk about our amazing time at SuperZoo. We had our very first booth, did some incredible interviews, met some awesome people, made unforgettable memories, and had SO MUCH FUN!Check out our amazing sponsors! Save the date for SuperZoo 2027: August 10-13, 2027Shop Les Poochs using this link to get 10% off: https://lespoochs.com/discount/AGP10Shop Ladybird Line: https://www.ladybirdline.comAeolus GroomJet: https://aeoluspet.us/shop/grooming/bathing/bathtub-accessories/aeolus-groomjet-gj-002-recirculating-booster-pump-for-rapid-deep-pet-bathingCuddles - www.cuddlesapp.comUse code “AGP30” for your first month free!https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast

Send us Fan MailAN EPISODE ON A FRIDAY?! Why, yes! Join us as we get SUPER sappy and emotional, sharing our proudest moments of each other. Before the Barkleigh Honors nomination ballots go out, we're breaking down every category, talking through our picks, and hopefully helping you think about yours.Check out our amazing sponsors! Come see us at booth #1406 at Superzoo - August 12-14, 2026Shop Les Poochs using this link to get 10% off: https://lespoochs.com/discount/AGP10Shop Ladybird Line: https://www.ladybirdline.comAeolus GroomJet: https://aeoluspet.us/shop/grooming/bathing/bathtub-accessories/aeolus-groomjet-gj-002-recirculating-booster-pump-for-rapid-deep-pet-bathingCuddles - www.cuddlesapp.comUse code “AGP30” for your first month free!https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast