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The Basic Pet Grooming Program is designed for
students who
would like to concentrate on clipping of common toy
breed.
Students will concentrate on basic pet grooming
which includes
bathing, brushing, fluff drying, nail clipping & ear
cleaning,
preparatory clipping, basic scissoring & finishing
techniques of
dogs & cats. Students will practice creating
balance, symmetry,
& proper expression, as well as leaning how to avoid
creating
faults. Students will learn to enhance the beauty of
the pet
with proper grooming techniques & grooming tools &
how to
handle the dogs in a way thats less traumatic for
the dogs
as well as the groomer.
Glossary of Terminology (occiput, brisket, pastern, stifle, etc.)
Behavioral Therapy
Anatomy & Biology
Use & Care of Equipment
Proper Breed Recognition
(coat types & textures for smooth coats, short coats,
double coats, long,
silky coats, harsh, wiry coats,
curly wooly coats, corded coats)
Preparation of Pets for Grooming
Pet Evaluation
Dog Grooming Procedure
Nail Clipping
Ear Cleaning & Ear Hair Removal
Brushing & De-matting Technique
Canine & feline bathing
Procedural Step to Bathing
(wetting, lathering, scrubbing, rinsing, conditioning, tub drying) (flea bath, medicated bath, coat conditioning)
Anal Gland Checking
Blow Drying Techniques
Parasite Recognition
(internal & external)
Skin Condition Recognition
Handling Pets
Problem Pet Handling
Product Knowledge
Kennel & Tub Sanitation
Teeth Care
Basic Styling for Common Toy Breed
Clipping of:
- Terrier Breeds
..Including Schnauzer, West Highland Terrier
- Parted Breeds
..Including the Maltese, Silky & Shih Tzu
- Also
.. Poodle & Pomeranian
Basic Scissoring & Techniques
Working on Snap-on Comb Attachments
Coat Thinning
Balance & Symmetry
Popular Breed Styles
(teddy faces, puppy cuts & schnauzer cuts)
Clipper & Shaver Finish
Safety in the Workplace
Shop Operations
Grooming Business Management |
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