Send us a text We sat down with Logan Rago (@dogsbylogan) and chatted about his move from Chicago to San Diego, working for Gabriel Feitosa, not-so-nice Facebook comments, celebrity house parties, and more! https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmg Juan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanrivera Kat: ...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right?! WRONG! We tell you all about it! https://linktr.ee/anothergroomingpodcast FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmg Juan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanrivera Kat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaney Ronney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text You’ve probably seen the countless posts on social media, and you’ve definitely heard us mention them a few times, but what ARE the Barkleigh Honors Awards anyway?! Listen along as we discuss them in great detail. We talk about: Superpower and human ability Arnold Schwarzenegger Groom Expo in Hershey, PA Barkleigh Honors Awards How nominations and voting work Last year’s nominees/winners Our picks for this year You have one week left to nominate your favorites, so if you haven’t a...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text ANOTHER episode about grooming competitions?! YUP! In the past, we’ve covered the contest rules, different categories, and what to expect, but this time around, we discuss what to do BEFORE heading to the competition. Preparation is the key to success! We talk about: sweaty balls synced cycles what we’re most grateful for paying for borrowed dogs supplements what to pack for competitions Subscribe to Barkleigh’s email list: https://www.barkleigh.com/subscribe https://linktr.ee/ano...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text This week is all about YOU - our listeners. Listen along as we call a few AG-Peeps to have them on the show! We talk about: old daytime talk shows wooden television sets would we change how we were raised? extreme weather a 1-year-old labradoodle who’s never been groomed before crows social media presence poopy cocker working from home drunk karaoke learning in person from a mentor (old school) vs learning/teaching online (new school) Subscribe to Barkleigh’s email list: https://w...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text This week, we are only focusing on the positive. Life is what you make of it, and if you push yourself, you WILL achieve greatness! We talk about: Kathlena has more in common with Kat than Nathan We read new reviews and DMs How vet groomers ACTUALLY feel about referrals Acceptance in the grooming community Universal regulation AGP panel/live podcast recording? Televised grooming competitions? In fifteen years, we… Subscribe to Barkleigh’s email list: https://www.barkleigh.com/subs...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text A Facebook post a few weeks ago caused quite a stir, so we talked about it! We discuss: How we will die Pre-competition rituals THE post The spread of misinformation Generational divide? Passionate breeders Barkleigh Honors nominations Subscribe to Barkleigh’s email list: https://www.barkleigh.com/subscribe FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kathlena: https://www.inst...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text We’ve been busy, busy, BUSY! Juan picked up a puppy, the Austins went to PetQuest, and Kat & Lumi dominated a dog show. Listen along as we talk about: When we are 90… The Austins travel down to Bakersfield Juan picks up a Bichon Wallpaper and room decor The kids at PetQuest Lightening bugs The bathing setup Competitions & results Show drama on Facebook Fishing for frogs? Kat’s super successful dog show Liz Paul Achievement Award nomination! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text We were inspired by a listener question and decided to dedicate an entire episode to it! We talk about: What kind of famous do we want to be ANTM Trauma Gymnastics Our favorite products this month How do you know when it’s the right time to leave? Telling your boss how you feel Explaining business decisions to staff? What to look for when looking for a new job What should your salon provide A little ASMR Cuddling with kids is gross Our PERFECT grooming schedule FOLLOW US ON INSTAG...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text This week. we are discussing the differences in our experiences as a straight man, gay man, and women in the industry. We talk about: Bichon Nationals with Kat The Austins taught in Colorado Horny ghosts Damselflies and mosquito “eaters” Is 4-5inches considered big? Spiders Men and women being treated differently at work Being a straight man surrounded by women Being a gay man in the industry “Turning” a straight man Juan BRANDING Ronney?! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming ...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text We are talking all about the CaliGroom Central Grooming Competition held in Lodi, CA. Nathan and Kathlena helped with the event, Kat showed in the dog show, and Juan competed for the first time in almost two years! We discuss: Cheez-Its in Taco Bell Neutering a girl?! CaliGroom in Lodi, CA Benefits of combining the competition with a dog show Grooming contests and placements Best In Show FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpod...
Jun 17, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text We all love getting those 5-star Yelp reviews, right?! But those not-so-great reviews? Not so much… Listen along as we read a few Yelp reviews and give our opinions on them. We discuss: Juan’s INCREDIBLE voicemail Do salon owners deserve tips?! Our bad experiences - do WE leave bad Yelp reviews?! Matted doodles, because of course they are Don’t poodle the doodle! Talking back to clients Kat’s phone voice FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/a...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text Knowing how to communicate with your clients effectively is so important! Listen along as we discuss: Who would we marry? Favorite part of our day Knowing how to talk to clients Accidents happen Update on Juan’s client handbook Ear hematomas Asking clients the correct questions Getting the wrong haircut for YEARS?! Firing clients Recommending other groomers Aggressive dogs Senior dogs Listener reviews! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/ano...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text We close out our Tacoma episodes with a day-by-day rundown of our weekend at the Northwest Grooming Show. Join us as we talk about: The Austin’s new home! (And our new studio!) Pre-EDC excitement Kat going to Crufts THE DAMN ELEVATOR!!! Ronney losing his backpack Grooming competitions - YAY NATHAN AND KAT! Someone was mean to Jovi?!? Blake, Nadia, and Mackensie Canadian Best in Show lineup Creative with Alyssa Kasiba FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.in...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text We are on location at the Northwest Grooming Show in Tacoma, WA. We have THE Blake Hernandez as our guest this week and he’s a hoot! We discuss: Kathlena’s horrible driving Blake and pineapples Judging grooming competitions How Blake decides placements AKC and NDGAA master certification process Being confident is okay A candle shop?! Cat nipples Cleaning the bathroom naked FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: ht...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Our cheeks hurt from smiling so hard! Thank you to everyone who has sent in messages, left comments, and reviewed our podcast. We love hearing what you have to say, so keep ‘em coming! We talk about: Boat vs. Tesla Mail carriers Apple Vision Pros Fleeing the country Mean children Nathan farts Are the books or movies better? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kathlena:...
Apr 29, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text Finding the perfect balance between work and personal life can be difficult. Add running a successful grooming salon, a few children, dog shows, and grooming competitions to the mix?! MADNESS! We share our struggles. We laugh. We cry. We discuss: What we wanted to be when we grew up Which animals kill the most people What do our families think of our careers Becoming parents Still making time for ourselves Working with our spouses Kat & Kathlena share their birth stories FOLLO...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text So what is a reputable breeder anyway? What do you look for? Join us as we chat about: If we were millionaires Do all good breeders show their dogs? Health testing Adopt OR shop Breeding for a purpose Breeder contracts Red flags Spaying or neutering too early Charging more for show dogs Recurring dreams (NIGHTMARES) FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kathlena: https:/...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text This episode gets a little heavy, but these conversations need to be had! Listen along as we talk about: Our side hustles Body odor Hemorrhoids Depression Anti-depressants What makes us mad Reviews! ❤️ Flights FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmg Juan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanrivera Kat: https://www.instagram.c...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text Do you want to know what tools and products we use in our salons every day? Well, PERFECT! Join us as we discuss: Favorite cartoon/show growing up Favorite concert experience Favorite breakfast foods Favorite memories together Favorite clippers, scissors, brushes, combs, scissoring sprays, detanglers, muzzles, dryers, EVERYTHING! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kat...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text You guys have been sending in topics for us to discuss, SO HERE WE GO! Listen along as we talk about: Switching bodies with animals Our favorite salon policies Pet parent do’s and don’ts Nipping is biting! Dematting Anal glands, AGAIN! To pluck or not to pluck? Double-coated dogs Accidents in the salon Who is the funnest drunk? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kathl...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text If you’ve been wanting to learn more about dog shows, this one is for you! We discuss: Our favorite and least favorite dog to groom Our “go to” haircuts Who inspires us What’s the point of dog shows? Benefits of showing dogs Reputable breeders How a dog show works The point system Champion and Grand Champion Professional Handlers, Owner-Handlers, Juniors, PeeWees FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast : https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan : https://ww...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text We give you a full day-by-day recap of our weekend at Groom Expo West in Pasadena, and SPOILER ALERT, we had an absolute blast! This episode is a bit longer than usual, but we had SOOO much to discuss! Join us as we talk about: Our drive down from the NorCal to Pasadena Kat’s potty adventures Mean security guards Ronney yelling at mean security guards Juan getting kicked out Two VERY different dinner experiences Nathan and Kathlena teaching their first Barkleigh class Best In Show...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text TWO interviews back-to-back?! YES! We chat with the amazingly talented Gabriel Feitosa, and trust when we say, nothing was off-limits. We discuss: Our favorite evil villains Gay cruises Anal glands (again?!) Hot Or Not Gabriel’s grooming competition journey Creative grooming Meeting Gabriel for the first time What makes a celebrity dog groomer Pooch Perfect More Gabriel Feitosa: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielfeitosagrooming www.youtube.com/@gabrielfeitosagrooming https://www.ga...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Another Grooming Podcast hits the road! We are on location at Groom Expo West in Pasadena, CA. The wonderful Jess Rona joins us as our first guest ever. She’s truly honored. Try to keep up as we talk about: Our opinions on horoscopes Does Jess hate children?! Haute Dog on HBOMax Receiving with gratitude United VS Delta Stand up comedy Writing a Christmas movie Teaching tips from Jess “A light touch” Jess Rona Courses “For the Love of Dog” Miniseries Starting a product line? Watch ...
Feb 26, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text Round TWO! Join us as we answer your grooming competition questions. We talked about: - The first two grooming competitions of the year - Nathan & Kathlena’s travel nightmare - How to know when you’re ready to compete - Judge’s critiques - How much time do you get? - Typical competition day - Prep tips - Best show to start your competition journey - Where to find grooming competitions - There are HOW MANY categories?! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast : https://...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text This episode is about the importance of continuing education! We end the episode with our favorite game - Let’s Get Deep! We talk about: Our new haircuts Hairy nipples Why keep learning? Finding the clientele you want Learning opportunities at dog shows Private lessons Online education Our prom weekends CENSORED FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kathlena: https://www...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text What a fun episode! We play a game of “Would You Rather…” before we discuss: Nathan and Kathlena switching bodies Clones Gypsy Rose The pros and cons of social media Facebook groups Content tips from Nathan Weighted blankets FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast : https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan : https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmg Kathlena : https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmg Juan : https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanrivera Kat : htt...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text This week, we are all over the place! We play a few rounds of “Let’s Get Deep” before we discuss grooming competitions. In this episode, we talk about: Our celebrity crushes growing up Do you pee in the pool? Gaston being the REAL hero in Beauty and The Beast What makes us gay How we all started competing Juan and Nathan’s most memorable wins What is GroomTeam USA? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast : https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcast Nathan : https://...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text This week is all about something the four of us are super passionate about - master certification! In this episode we talk about: - Why you should become a CERTIFIED master groomer - The certification process - National Dog Groomers Association of America - International Professional Groomers, Inc - International Society of Canine Cosmetology - AKC Master Groomer If we can do it, you can do it, too!!! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Another Grooming Podcast : https://www.instagram.com/ano...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
