Before you pick up your scissors, there is so much to learn, do and understand. Pre-work, proper tool identification and maintenance, hair and shampoo insight, correct basic procedures and much much more. That’s what this page is all about. Choose a quick link below, or spend some time and explore each section at your own pace. Even if you have been grooming for years, revisiting the basics is never a bad idea.
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Before You Start
FOUNDATION SKILLS AND CONCEPTS
Before you pick up your scissors, there is so much to learn, do and understand. Pre-work, proper tool identification and maintenance, hair and shampoo insight, correct basic procedures and much much more. That’s what this page is all about. Choose a quick link below, or spend some time and explore each section at your own pace. Even if you have been grooming for years, revisiting the basics is never a bad idea.
FIRST THINGS FIRST | TOOLS AND MAINTENANCE | SKIN AND HAIR 101 | BATHING AND DRYING | THE BASICS
First Things First!
Introduction to Grooming
Canine Anatomy
Danger Points
Safe Handling
Safety Restraints
Personal Protective Equipment - PPE
Your Grooming Environment
The Consultation
Canine First Aid
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Tools and Maintenance
What’s what? And Common DIY Maintenance Tasks
Clippers and Blades
Scissors
Chunkers vs Thinners
The Different Baths
Cleaning Down the Different Baths
Nail Clippers vs Nail Grinders
Heiniger Maintenance
Trailer Maintenance
Cleaning using F10
Cleaning your tools
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Skin and Hair 101
Understanding Dog Skin, Hair and Fur Care
Skin Structure and Hair Growth
ProGroom Shampoo Education
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Bathing and Drying
Bathing and Drying by Coat Type
Bathing Procedures Overview
Drying Procedures Overview
Double Coats
Smooth Coats
Combination Coats
Wire Coats
Curly and Wavy Coats
Drop Coats
Hairless
Challenging Situations
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The ‘Basics’
The Basics of ‘The Basics’
Nail Clipping
Clipping the Pads
Sanitary Areas
Ears
Rough Clip
Canine Oral Health
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