{"id":10971,"date":"2020-03-06T07:00:54","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=10971"},"modified":"2020-03-06T07:00:54","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T12:00:54","slug":"how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Yourself and Your Clients Safe During the Coronavirus Outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2020\/mar\/04\/what-is-coronavirus-symptoms-infection-wuhan-china-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">novel coronavirus COVID-19<\/a> is all over the news right now, and you\u2019re sure to be thinking about it, too. While over half of those diagnosed globally have confirmed to <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/03\/04\/more-than-half-of-coronavirus-patients-globally-have-recovered\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">have since recovered<\/a>, there are a lot of unknowns about the outbreak that are still yet to be discovered. So it\u2019s always good to be prepared!<\/p>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/09\/start-dog-grooming-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pet grooming business<\/a> is a service industry profession. There\u2019s NO way to completely avoid coming into contact with people and their dogs. If there was, it\u2019d be impossible for you to do your job! There are, however, some common sense ways you can help minimize the risk to both your and your clients\u2019 health.<\/p>\n<p>Check out these 6 simple tips, and start implementing them into your pet grooming business practices ASAP![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; 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tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#Wash_your_hands\" >Wash your hands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#Stay_home_if_youre_sick\" >Stay home if you\u2019re sick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#If_you_cant_stay_home_when_youre_sick%E2%80%A6\" >If you can\u2019t stay home when you\u2019re sick\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#Encourage_Sick_Clients_to_Reschedule\" >Encourage Sick Clients to Reschedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#Clean_Your_Space\" >Clean Your Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-to-keep-yourself-and-your-clients-safe-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak\/#Stay_Informed\" >Stay Informed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wash_your_hands\"><\/span>Wash your hands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We\u2019ll say it again, and louder for those in the back: WASH. YOUR. HANDS.<\/p>\n<p>Current research suggests that the Coronavirus spreads mainly via respiratory droplets. This means that when an infected person coughs or sneezes (or talks, or even <em>breathes<\/em>), tiny droplets of water containing the disease can be transmitted to nearby persons and surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most effective ways of limiting the spread of this type of virus is by washing your hands frequently and thoroughly. Get into the habit of washing your hands several times per hour, including any time before and after you\u2019ve touched a communal item. Examples of this would be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Doorknobs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/08\/learning-about-your-dog-grooming-kit-brushes-combs-and-dematting-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grooming tools<\/a> that are shared in the salon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The office phone<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The cash register<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>And any other surface\/ item that\u2019s regularly touched by more than one person!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mind you, washing your hands doesn\u2019t need to be a fancy endeavor. Good old-fashioned soap and water works perfectly fine. There\u2019s no need to constantly break out the hand sanitizer. That\u2019ll likely just wreak havoc on your skin anyway.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, it\u2019s a good idea to keep hand sanitizer bottles around. Clients may want to use them when they enter and\/or leave your salon.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, but just as importantly: keep your hands off your face![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10978&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_home_if_youre_sick\"><\/span>Stay home if you\u2019re sick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re coughing, sneezing, or have a fever, DON\u2019T risk it. Sure, it could just be a cold (and it probably is). But it could also be something worse. Because of this, do yourself &#8211; and everyone around you &#8211; a favor by taking some time off from your job.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true if you\u2019ve had contact, or suspected contact, with ANYONE infected with the Coronavirus. Even if you\u2019ve simply traveled recently to <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/685d0ace521648f8a5beeeee1b9125cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hard-hit areas<\/a>, it\u2019s best for you to err on the side of caution.<\/p>\n<p>Remember: it can take several days for you to start showing symptoms of the Coronavirus. During this time, you\u2019re still infectious. So if you\u2019ve recently come into direct contact with someone known to have the Coronavirus, it\u2019s probably better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n<p>If you run your own pet grooming business, reschedule your appointments! Alternately, if you work at a salon, talk with your boss and explain the situation. They may very agree with your decision to stay home for a few days, so as not to take any risks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_cant_stay_home_when_youre_sick%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>If you <em>can\u2019t<\/em> stay home when you\u2019re sick\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you absolutely cannot stay home just because of a cough (we live in the real world and there are bills to pay, I get it), then take extra precautions to ensure you don\u2019t get anyone else sick:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wear a mask.<\/strong> Most masks aren\u2019t great at preventing you from becoming infected, but they ARE really good at helping you to not infect others. Regular surgical masks catch those respiratory droplets we discussed earlier, and prevent you from spreading your germs all over the place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid direct contact. <\/strong>This means no handshakes with clients, no hugging your colleague on her birthday, etc. Try to stay a good 6 feet away from anyone else. Keep your germs to yourself as much as possible!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warn your clients.<\/strong> Your clients should be informed of your condition. Remember, just because you have mild symptoms doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t pass along a potentially dangerous disease to someone else. If you\u2019re sick, it\u2019s a good idea to warn your clients ahead of time and see if they\u2019d rather reschedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/04\/4-dog-grooming-gadgets-easier-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">their appointment<\/a>. Most will be extremely grateful that you have their best interest at heart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warn your colleagues. <\/strong>Similarly, colleagues will want to know that you\u2019re sick so they can make an informed decision about how to handle the situation. You might not be aware of a colleague\u2019s severely immunocompromised family member who lives with him. If you absolutely have to go to work while sick, warn your colleagues in advanced so that they can choose to stay home themselves, or take other precautions. (Also, maybe prepare yourself to be the black sheep, too, until you\u2019re feeling better.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;10979&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encourage_Sick_Clients_to_Reschedule\"><\/span>Encourage Sick Clients to Reschedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You\u2019re allowed to refuse to work with a sick client, if you don\u2019t feel comfortable. You\u2019re allowed to turn clients away. If clients walk into your salon coughing and sneezing, you can ask them to leave.<\/p>\n<p>During the outbreak, you can help everyone stay safe by amending your cancellation policy. Encourage clients who are ill to reschedule their appointments to a future date when they\u2019ve recovered.<\/p>\n<h3>Coronavirus and Pets<\/h3>\n<p>According to the WHO, there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/advice-for-public\/myth-busters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">no evidence<\/a> that pets can be infected with the Coronavirus. However, it\u2019s possible that <em>infected individuals\u2019 pets<\/em> can transmit the disease in the same way you can become infected by touching an infected surface.<\/p>\n<p>So if an infected individual asks you to groom their dog (even if it\u2019s dropped off at your salon by another person), it\u2019s a good idea to take extra precautions with that dog. It might even be in your best interests to reschedule the appointment altogether.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_Your_Space\"><\/span>Clean Your Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]More than ever, it\u2019s worth taking extra time to keep your work space as clean as possible. 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