Canine Coat Types
smooth, short,
double, silky, harsh, curly and corded coats
Parts of a Dog, Physiology
fibula, tibia, scapula - converting terminoloy into groomer
jargon
Parasites,
Zoonoses
fleas, ticks, worms, rabies, ringworm,
heartworms
Getting Started - First Groom
Tools, Equipment, Supplies, First Groom - Step-by-Step
Grooming Tools
description, usage,
maintenance, professional equipment and suppliers lists
Supplies, Equipment and Product Comparisons
dryers, tables, fixed restraints, pet support and positioning
systems, clipper vacuum systems, salon set-up
Professional Clippers and Blades
comb attachments,
blade size and purpose, clipper and blade maintenance, clipper
usage
Grooming Products
shampoos,
conditioners, colognes, ear powders and cleansers, styptic
powders and gels, clipper oils and coolants
What is a
Matt?
dematting, detangling, clipping down, speed
and matt combing
Brushing, Combing, Nail Trimming
Techniques
wire slicker and pin brushing, combo
comb, nail clipping
New Grooming Products
tables, dryers, bath aids, bathtub units, groomer apparel
Clipper Maintenance Detail
illustrated
step-by-step procedures
All About Shears
sizes, shapes, function
scissor pliers
scissoring methods
and holding techniques
practice and strengthening exercises
convex or bevel edge shears
shear ergonomics
Before the Bath
lifting and control
techniques, patterns and styles,
toenails, clipping, grinding, nail caps
ears, plucking and
cleansing, excess coat removal, dematting, brushing combing,
clipper burn, areas of special concern
During the Bath
wetting, lathering, scrubbing, rinsing, conditioning, towel
drying
bathing equipment
After the Bath
drying - high velocity, fluff, cage
clipping, brushing,
combing, finishing touches
Grooming the Double Coats
shorter double coats,
longer double coats
undercoat removal - the brush out, hair
removal, pads, toes, feet, hocks, tidying feathers,
undercarriage, tail
Hematoma
causes,
prevention, treatment
Controlling Problem Dogs
identifying, handling methods, the importance
of table size, passive or submissive posture
control and
restraint
Grooming Shortcuts
hair removal,
wet HVing, wet clipping
electrical safety precautions
Best Management Practices
how clean is
clean? disinfecting, sterilizing
read the label,
antibacterial soaps, selecting the ideal disinfectants
Personal Safety Equipment
ear, eye, lung and
skin proctection
Poodles
common clipper patterns
grooming
detail - step-by-step
clipper control, scissor blending,
tapering, beveling
clipping feet, face, tail, undercarriage
clipper dexterity
line grooming
scissor finishing popular
trims
Mixed Breeds
Doodles, Cockapoo,
Teripoo, Maltipoo, Pomapoo
trims - daisy, teddy bear,
pantaloon, mohawk
face, body and tails options
Bichon
Frise
complete grooming detail
head and body styles
Other Curly Coats
Portuguese Water Dog -
Retriever Trim, Lion Trim
Old English Sheepdog - full coat,
cruiser trim, giant teddy trim
Irish Water Spaniel
American Water Spaniel
Patterns for Correcting Faults
short body, long body, bow legs, French front, cow hocks,
overweight
Terriers
coat types, short and long legged
terrier patterns
head and tail detail, head and tail features
charts
Pet Terrier Trims
grooming
instruction for over twenty common terrier breeds
Hand Stripping
overview, methodology, advantages,
disadvantages
blow coats, hand plucking, rotating the coat
illustrated start to finish instruction
Pet Grooming
Comparisons
pattern similarities and differences -
an aid to instant terrier breed information and grooming
Terrier Heads and Bodies Simplified
four
basic geometric head shapes
coat removal - too little, too
much, just right
Other Harsh Coat Patterns
Affenpinscher, Brussels Griffon, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen,
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Common Spaniel Trims
Cocker Spaniel - maintaining the full coat
suburban trim, smoothie
English Cocker Spaniel, English
Springer Spaniel,
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel
Setter Trims
Irish
Setter, Red & White Setter, English Setter, Gordon Setter
correct head, body, feathers & feet
Other Dropcoats -
Complete Grooming Detail
line brushing
Lhasa Apso - three
grooming styles
Havanese and Cotton de Tulear - pet grooming,
step-by-step
Shih Tzu - three grooming styles
Puppy's First Groom
scheduling first consultation
getting the job done
follow up
Grooming the
Senior Pet
special needs of the geriatric dog
gentle, methodical hands on approach
comfort and safety
Coat Types
Domestic Long Hair, Short Hair
Angora
Cornish Rex
Wire-Hair
Persian
Maine Coon
Devon Rex
Hairless
Cat Physiology
groomer terminology
Parasite Recognition
internal and external parasites
Zoonoses
toxoplasmosis, rabies, etc.
Cat Specific Grooming
Tools
brushes, combs, crates, harnessess
grooming
bags, air muzzle
Matting in Cats
removal of matts and tangles
Procedures, First
Aid, Tips and Tidbits
body language, facial
expression
control and restraint
protective gear
Before, During and After Bath
espiratory
cautions
Common Trims
comfort, tiger,
mohawk, smoothie, lion
Disinfectants and Pesticides
safe
or toxic to cats?
First Aid
heatstroke, cariod pulmonary
rescitation - ABC's
choking, controlling bleeding
pressure
points, tourniquets
sprains or fractures, dressings, splints,
aftercare
first aid kit - necessary items list
Hints, Tips, Trade Secrets
stains, fleas,
odors, epilepsy
nicks, cuts, clipper burn
clipper lines,
carding
bows, barrettes, bandanas
creative grooming
Disinfectants and Pesticides
understanding labels
OSHA
MSDS
Groomer
Health and Safety
safe lifting, accident prevention,
clean air
Salon Design and Floor Plans
design examples for safety oriented, ergonomic salons
mobile
units
layout and floor plans
Business Start-Up
viability, start-up cost, profit calculators
business plan
and template
client relations
rates, pricing, profits
exclusive customizable business templates
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