THE FOUNDER STORY

THE FOUNDER STORY

Sam Kohl — Groomer, Educator, Innovator

Sam Kohl is one of the most respected voices in professional pet grooming.

  • Former Director of the New York School of Dog Grooming (1965–2000)
  • Trained over 10,000 professional groomers
  • Author of industry-leading grooming books and guides
  • Inventor and designer of Aaronco grooming tools
“Every Aaronco product starts with the same question:
“How do we make this easier on the groomer — and safer for the dog?”
Tools designed by a groomer who spent a lifetime in the industry

Tools designed by a groomer who spent a lifetime in the industry

Aaronco creates professional grooming tools and education designed by Sam Kohl — legendary groomer, educator, and founder of the New York School of Dog Grooming.

Aaronco was created to solve real grooming problems

Aaronco was created to solve real grooming problems

Before Aaronco existed, Sam Kohl spent decades grooming dogs and teaching professionals. He saw the same issues again and again:

  • Tools that hurt groomers’ hands Tools that hurt groomers’ hands
  • Tools that pulled, cut, or damaged coats Tools that pulled, cut, or damaged coats
  • Tools designed by people who never groomed a dog Tools designed by people who never groomed a dog

So instead of compromising, Sam created Aaronco.
A brand built to design tools around how groomers actually work — and what dogs actually need.

What makes Aaronco different

Designed by a groomer — not a marketing team

Designed by a groomer — not a marketing team

Every tool starts with real grooming experience, not focus groups.

Built for hands that work all day

Built for hands that work all day

Ergonomics and comfort are not optional. They’re required.

Designed to protect the coat

Designed to protect the coat

Many Aaronco tools are built to remove mats and tangles without pulling or cutting.

Education comes with the tools

Education comes with the tools

Aaronco is one of the few brands that pairs professional tools with professional education.

Trusted by professionals

Trusted by professionals

Used by groomers, instructors, veterinarians, and show handlers worldwide.

A legacy built over decades — not trends

A legacy built over decades — not trends

Aaronco was founded in 1987 with a simple goal:
Create better tools for working groomers. While trends come and go, Aaronco has stayed focused on:

  • Ergonomic design Ergonomic design
  • Coat-safe performance Coat-safe performance
  • Tools that last through real, daily use Tools that last through real, daily use

That’s why Aaronco products are still found in grooming schools, salons, show rings, and professional kits worldwide.

Who Aaronco is built for

Professional pet groomers

Professional pet groomers

Grooming salon owners and staff

Grooming salon owners and staff

Grooming students and instructors

Grooming students and instructors

Show groomers and handlers

Show groomers and handlers

Serious at-home groomers who want professional results

Serious at-home groomers who want professional results