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Don't make this mistake!
Careful when trimming the ‘v’ section in the pad.
Maintenance trim of a puppy pad
You can see more Michelle and Lucius here.
Male Puppy Groin
Michelle explains how to clip a male puppy's groin.
Blending the Terrier leg to the knee
You can see the whole Welsh Terrier Pet Trim with Jess and Reggie here.
Welsh Terrier legs
Scissoring legs on the Welsh Terrier, and making sure nothing is outside of the lines from the front and back of the dog. You can see the whole Welsh Terrier Pet Trim with Jess and Reggie here.
Setting in the Welsh Terrier head
You can see the whole Welsh Terrier Pet Trim with Jess and Reggie here.
Shaving the Chinese Crested Dog
Alicia shows us how to shave the CCD with mousse and a razor. You can check out the full tutorial here.
Why the Wire?
Just some interesting facts about the wire coat from the Terrier Queen!
Recovering a Coat
Chuckie explains how to get a coat back from being clipped to being hand stripped.
When to Stop
Prue emphasises the importance of knowing when to stop with the topknot!
Poodle Foot Bevel
Pro tip from Prue about how to bevel a poodle foot.
The tail set on the Cairn Terrier is not the same as a Westie!
An important tail tip from Chux! Billy’s whole tutorial is available in the Terriers area of the Pet Styling section.
Alicia's 'short bits' tips
Using a #10 and a very light skimming motion to reduce the chance of clipper rash.
Saving the Lashes
Michelle shares her easy to follow steps to ensure you never accidentally chop those lovely lashes that some clients can feel very strongly about!
Angulation Tip
Michelle uses a shorter blade to clear the underline and angle the back end of the dog. Nala has a very fine coat for a Cavoodle, and you can watch the whole tutorial set in the Cavoodle section of the Mixed Breeds page.
Chuckie sets a topknot in on a German trim
Topknot express! You can watch the whole modified German pet trim with Betty and Chux here.
Straightening with Scissors
Chuckie gently scissors in the front leg on a bandy dog to give the illusion of a straight leg
Blending Tail to Body
Chuckie blends the tail into the body by placing the tail under the dog, gently clipping over.
Westie Show Head Spray-up
Alicia turns her Pet Westie trim into a show-stopper with a spray up and chalk.
Applying Colour Enhancers on the Terrier Coat
Tips and tricks for the best outcome on your show or comp dog. View the full tutorial here.
Broken blades
Retire, replace, or re-sharpen.
Lifting the hinge on your clippers
How to safely lift the hinge on your clippers to put a blade back on. Learn about clippers and blades in depth, here.
Putting a blade back together
Blade fallen apart? Here’s a simple how-to to get it back in working order. You can learn more about clippers and blades here.
How to know if your blade is too hot
It’s very important to check regularly.
Working on the face
Face handling tips and alternative holds to ensure dog safety and comfort.
Purchasing blades
What to watch out for! Learn more about blades here.
Which blade is best for 'The Basics'?
You can learn more about doing ‘The Basics’ here.
What to do if your clippers suddenly stop working
A couple of reasons this may happen, and things to try before you panic!
How to attach an extension comb to your clippers
How to put an extension or attachment comb on. You can read more about attachment combs here.
WH Fox Terrier Head Study
The head study on the WH Fox Terrier with Alicia Fragiadakis. You can see the whole tutorial with Tucker here.
Hand Stripping tips for Competitions
Alicia shares invaluable tips for those who wish to compete with hand stripping dogs. You can see the whole tutorial with Tucker here.
Cavoodle Coat Variance
Jess talks about Toby’s uncommon Cavoodle coat. You can watch the whole groom here.
Tailset Optimisation
Alicia’s awesome tip to enhance the tailset on a Standard Schnauzer to fit the breed standard better. You can see the whole tutorial here, in MAGNUS PART 2
Creating a Strong Chest
Alicia Fragiadakis demonstrates how to create a strong chest by shortening the shoulder and showcasing the prosternum on a Standard Schnauzer. You can watch the whole tutorial in the Group 6 Utility - Advanced Grooming section, under Standard Schnauzer. Head to MAGNUS PART 2.
Mixed Breed tail
A quick tail with a cute plume on a mixed breed coat. You can watch the whole tutorial here.
Trimming a LH Dachshund's Ear
Jess shows you the LH Dacchy’s unique ear, and how to trim it. You can watch all of Jess and Audrey’s tutorial here.
Identifying a blown coat
How to identify a blown coat on a wire haired dog. Full German Wirehaired Pointer tutorial available here.
GWHP Hand Strip
The finished product after 3 hours hand stripping a blow GWHP. You can watch the whole process here.
Using band scissors
These nifty little snippers are a must have when removing bands. You can see the whole maintenance bath and banding tutorial with Colleen and Zemo here.
Getting a big dog out of the bath
It’s so important to keep larger dogs supported on their journey through the grooming process. This is a great tip with a towel! Learn more WHS tips in our Induction for Dog Groomers course.
Deshed Drying Tips
Why we wear PPE, and the best place to start when drying out a deshed dog. You can watch Jess and Hoshi’s groom tutorial here.
Shaping the head with curved thinners
Check out igroomhub's curved thinners in action! Taylan amps up the cute with a gorgeous teddy bear head.
Blending Lines - Clipping Body, Scissoring Legs, Curly Coat
Where and how to clip the body when your groom style involves a clippered body with scissored legs. You can watch Alicia’s whole tutorial here.
Setting in Flares on a Yorkie
Sue and Lexie show you where to clip to at the top of the front and rear legs for this extreme Asian Style. You can watch the rest of the videos here.
Setting up for a Kerrie Blue Terrier groom
Which shampoo and conditioner to use where, what angles to focus on when trimming. Watch the whole Kerry Blue tutorial with Allison Foley here.