Heat Stress and Drying Safety Procedure

Heat Stress and Drying Safety Procedure

OVERVIEW This SOP establishes a practical five-to-ten-minute daily management review designed to help business owners and managers consistently evaluate the day’s operations before closing. It provides a structured process for reviewing pet care, employee...
Heat Stress and Drying Safety Procedure

Flea, Tick, and Parasite Response Procedure

OVERVIEW Fleas and other parasites can spread quickly through grooming areas, kennels, tools, towels, floors, tubs, and other surfaces. This SOP establishes a consistent response when parasites are disclosed before an appointment or discovered during grooming,...
Heat Stress and Drying Safety Procedure

Blade, Shear, and Tool Disinfection Procedure

OVERVIEW Grooming tools move from pet to pet throughout the day and can transfer hair, skin debris, dirt, saliva, urine, feces, blood, fleas, parasites, bodily fluids, and other contamination when they are not properly cleaned and disinfected. Tool condition can also...
Heat Stress and Drying Safety Procedure

Kennel and Holding Area Sanitation Procedure

OVERVIEW Kennels, crates, holding pens, drying cages, daycare holding areas, and temporary holding spaces can become sources of odor, waste, bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and cross-contamination when sanitation is not handled consistently. This SOP establishes...
Heat Stress and Drying Safety Procedure

Sanitation Schedule and Cleaning Checklist

OVERVIEW This SOP creates a consistent sanitation schedule for grooming and pet care environments. It separates cleaning responsibilities into between-pet sanitation, daily cleaning, end-of-day reset, weekly deep cleaning, monthly or scheduled maintenance, and...