"Thanks so much for this book. It is by far the best on the market. The layout of the book is very logical and easy to use. The illustrations are great. Two of the best things about it is the way you show the different variations of the same clip from the show to the pet and the head studies. It is the only grooming book I will ever need. Thanks again!"
~ Kandi Teague

"Finally! A 21st century book to learn & grow from. Awesome! ...you have gone above and beyond, so in depth. Thank you so much for our precious industry so needs and deserves your 'Notes' Kudos!!"
~ Wendy Booth - NCMG Certifier
Canine Corner
Colorado Springs, Colorado

"You're head and shoulders above the rest! Thank you for writing & illustrating the book Notes From the Grooming Table. Even though I am just beginning my dog grooming career, (I just finished school 2 months ago) I realized that the text books for professional groomers were pretty awful. This book is a god-send and a work of art!"
~ Elizabeth Gobeil
Loveland, Colorado

"I just wanted to thank you for putting this book together. I opened my own shop about 3 months ago after taking an online course. I bought several books along the way and yours goes above and beyond any other book I have checked out. I have referred it to my entire online grooming family and continue to do so every chance I get. This book has given me way more confidence than the entire course I studied in. Thanks again"
~ Lesa Klinger
Ravenna, Michigan

"'Notes from the Grooming Table' by Melissa Verplank is the best all-breed grooming book I've ever seen. It's unlike any other book of its kind ... a 495-whopping-page indispensable guide explaining in detail every phase of grooming every AKC recognized breed. Lisa VanSweden's accompanying illustrations are works of art. If you are a groomer or are interested in learning to become a groomer, buy this book!"
~ Shirlee Kalstone, author
Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference
Founder of Intergroom

"After 18 years in the pet styling industry, even I have learned from 'Notes From the Grooming Table.' This is long over due. Thank you Melissa."
~ Colin Taylor
Leading Professional Pet Stylist, Contest Winner & Judge
Member of GroomTeam USA

"The new bible for educating the professional pet stylist. Fabulous - a great work of art."
~ Sarah Hawks
Leading Professional Pet Stylist & Contest Winner & Judge
Member of GroomTeam USA

"'Notes from the Grooming Table' is a MUST HAVE BOOK for every pet stylist, teacher and judge. It is extremely well written, beautifully illustrated and a fabulous teaching and reference tool for everyone in the grooming industry. Thank you for all the time and effort you have put into this great endeavor."
~ Marea Tully
Leading Professional Pet Stylist, Contest Winner & Judge
Member of GroomTeam USA

"Everyone from the beginner to the most seasoned competitor should have this book. Just leafing through it when I first got it I learned something!"
~ Scott Wasserman
Leading Professional Pet Stylist, Contest Winner & Judge
Member of GroomTeam USA

"Finally an all breed grooming manual that is a must for experienced and inexperienced groomers alike. I found myself researching the trim for a German Wire Haired Pointer within a week of receiving my copy. We have since used it many times to verify and refresh our memories on some of the less seen breeds when they come into my shop to be groomed. The detailed illustrations and in-depth grooming instructions make it easy to follow so we get the trim just right."
~ Diane Betelak
Leading Professional Pet Stylist, Contest Winner & Judge
Member of GroomTeam USA

"I have read it from cover to cover and want to tell you I think it is incredible. I am so glad to see an updated grooming book that will help influence people to trim these breeds the way they should be trimmed. I would recommend every groomer, novice or veteran have this book. This is as important of a tool as a good pair of clippers or scissors. I wish you great success. Like you say in the book, 'you never stop learning'. Thanks"
~ Jay Scruggs
Leading Professional Pet Stylist, Contest Winner & Judge
Member of GroomTeam USA

"The qualities of good to great grooming and clients leaving with a smile are accomplished through professionalism. So just what is professionalism? In the business of dog grooming the word professional does not automatically come with a boundary mandated by state or government. So the lines to being professional have lack clarity and can be muted with confusion. With each industry there is usually an organization that gives guidance to establishing these parameters. Even these organizations within our industry have only been able to raise a few groups of peoples' awareness. 'Notes From the Grooming Table' will raise the level of professionalism in this industry. Your book gives pet stylists a clear way of perceiving what is put in front of them on the grooming table. A book that can rest in every pet stylists' station or shop ready for reference when needed. A book that can help guide all new pet stylists when coming into the field of dog grooming. Thank you Melissa for doing this and doing it with class and style, it was very much needed."
~ Rhonda Gran-Proescher
Leading Professional Pet Stylist
Founding Member of I.P.G., Contest Winner & Judge

"Hopefully this book is going to change the direction of teaching new students and re-educating established groomers everywhere. The layout of the book is just amazing. Not only are the grooming instructions clear and precise but the explanation of coat texture and which group they belong to is so helpful in understanding why a particular dog is groomed the way it is groomed. We're waited a long time for this book but it was worth the wait..."
~ Judy Kurpiel CMG, CAH
Leading Professional Pet Stylist, Contest Winner & Judge
Executive Director of I.P.G.

"I just received my book as well, Its' my new bible! Worth every penny and then some. I highly recommend this for every groomer. The illustrations are great! It has been so beneficial to us at our shop that it barely left the table in the finishing room! I'm so grateful that you took this time and provided us all with this wisdom. We had a Wheaton terrier come in and none of us had actually done one. We were very proud of our work thanks to you!"
~ Janis Marean
Owner / Groomer - Groomingtails
Binghamton, NY 13904

"I bought the book, and in my opinion it's the best ever written on dog grooming. It was worth every penny because I know I'll refer to it often."
~ Michelle Vaughn
Owner / Groomer- TransFURmations Pet Grooming

"I also got a copy of this book! It is the BEST reference book for groomers I have ever seen! It actually has UTD products and equipment and drawings of the breeds that are incredible. I can't recommend it enough for every groomer or groomer wannabe. I just wish I had it as a reference when I was learning to groom! LOL"
~ Valerie Taylor
Owner / Groomer - Artistic Grooming
Hurricane, WV

"Got mine today too. It is great! Definitely well worth the money! I think all of the certifying organizations should switch to this book for their study guide. It's very detailed and very current. Ten times better than anything on the market!!!!"
~ Debbie Slocum
NDGAA Certified Master Groomer - Award Winning Stylist
Owner / Groomer - Slocum Ridge Pet Camp
Glencoe, AL

"I went to Melissa's seminar at Intergroom too and bought her book. I've already learned from the book that I've been setting my pattern WRONG on my Airedale and Wirehair Fox Terrier clips. I haven't been bringing the line down far enough on the hip area. I groomed one Airedale and one WHFT already this past week and made the change on the pattern and they look so much better."
~ Katie Wiley
Mobile Groomer
Owner / Operator of "Here Comes the Groom"
Montclair, NJ

"I got my copy yesterday at Intergroom! Great book and every one of us should have a copy very detailed yet easy to understand and lots of space for your OWN groom notes! Definitely a worth while investment!"
~ Christina Linsalata
Mobile Groomer
Owner / Groomer - "Louie's Bath House...on wheels!"
Maywood, NJ

"I am so pumped I just got my new grooming book 'Notes From the Grooming Table' by Melissa Verplank. It is great. Well worth the wait to get it and well worth the money."
~ Kathleen Croft
Owner/ Operator - Heavenly Hounds Mobile Grooming
Hopkinsville, KY

"I just received the new copy of 'Notes From the Grooming Table.' Thank You! From a self-taught groomer for 12 years. Best book I've seen yet."
~ Tirza Dabdoub
Professional Groomer/Stylist
Metairie LA