NextGroomers

The Art of the Poodle is not just an event.
It’s a space for knowledge, exchange, and a shared passion for dogs, care, health, and beauty — but also a space for people who work with love, heart, and deep respect for animals.

Heartfelt thanks to our event partners:

Doglyness
Coccole
Zeo Detox
Lykke
HUDOG & HUCAT
Forma The Zvir
Sapoon

See you soon. 📹🐾
Event info: www.nextgroomers.com

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨

We’re incredibly proud to introduce our first official sponsor for the NextGroomers event “The Art of the Poodle” — .thezvir 🫶

They’ve designed and handcrafted ✨fully custom uniforms✨ for all our speakers and round table guests.
Clean lines, modern design, beautiful fabrics and total comfort — everything our stage deserves.

These uniforms don’t just look professional and stylish, they bring our whole event identity together.

Thank you .thezvir for your trust, cooperation and huge contribution to this project. We can’t wait to see our guests bringing your designs to life on stage. 🐩✨

Why were early poodles often clipped before a hunt? 🐩🫧

🅐 To mark ownership
🅑 To prevent coat matting
🅒 To improve swimming efficiency and joint mobility
🅓 To prepare for shows

⬇️ Comment A, B, C, or D before reading on.

Most people think the poodle clip was about looks.
It wasn’t.

The original trim was designed to help poodles move efficiently in cold water, protect vital organs, and keep joints warm and flexible during retrieval work.

💡 We will reveal more about this historical topic in our short poodle documentary on 30.01 at Hotel Pullman in Zagreb.

Because when you understand why a coat exists,
you groom with intention — not imitation.

🖤 The Art of the Poodle

This seems like a perfectly easy question—but you wouldn’t believe how many people get this wrong 👀

Which country is the poodle originally from?
▢ France ▢ Germany ▢ Italy ▢ Spain

Write your answer below.
No Googling. Let’s see who really knows their poodle history 🐩

And if this surprised you—
we’re hosting a special little poodle history course, completely free for everyone, at Hotel Pullman Zagreb on 30.01.2026.

Apply here ⤵️
www.nextgroomers.com

✨ Guest Speaker Announcement

We are proud to welcome Nathalie Doare Ariey-Jouglard as a guest speaker at NextGroomers – The Art of the Poodle in Zagreb.

Nathalie is an international grooming educator and author, and the founder of DAATA-ICDG and the International Grooming Society. Her work is deeply rooted in evidence-based grooming, animal welfare, and groomer well-being, and her educational frameworks are shaping modern grooming standards worldwide.

In her lecture, “Elevating Grooming Standards — From Traditional Grooming Practices to Evidence-Based, Holistic Practice”, Nathalie will explore how grooming can evolve beyond tradition into a more conscious, ethical, and sustainable professional practice.
She will teach:

• how skin, coat, sensory input, and environment directly affect grooming outcomes

• why certain “normal” salon habits may unintentionally create stress, fatigue, or limitations — for dogs and groomers

• how small, often overlooked adjustments can dramatically improve results, safety, and long-term career sustainability

• insights drawn from science, education, and real salon experience that many professionals are never taught, yet rely on every day

🎓 Free educational lecture
📅 30 January | 16:00–17:30
📍 Zagreb | Hotel Pullman

👉 Reservation is required
All interested participants must register and reserve their spot via:
www.nextgroomers.com

This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a leading international expert and be part of a new generation of grooming education.