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Many Steps of Achieving a High Quality Finish Prior to the Haircut

Misty Fowler walks you through the process of thoroughly bathing and drying a dog before grooming and how important it is, especially on a curly coat like a poodle’s.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: How to Get the Perfect Fluff Dry on a Curly Coated Dog

Trimming the Pads & Nails on a Cavalier Spaniel

Jennifer Hecker shows you how to trim away hair from the bottom of the feet to reveal the pads. This also gives her a better view while she trims the nails, explaining her process for doing this safely as she works.

Body Clipper Work on a Pet Welsh Terrier

Colin Taylor demonstrates how he does clipper work on a Welsh Terrier strategically, maintaining the color of the coat while fast-tracking his scissor work later in the groom.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Grooming The Welsh Terrier

Trimming Full Round Foot

Lindsey Dicken shows you how she uses thinning shears to create a rounded foot on a drop-coated dog.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Thinning Shear Personality Trim on a Yorkie Mix

Achieve A Balanced Haircut & Setting The Focal Point

Suesan Watson walks you through grooming the legs, thinking strategically about what hair to trim away to make the legs look longer.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Easy Shih Tzu / Bichon “Designer” Pet Trim

How to Style the Head on a Practical Asian Fusion Haircut

Megan VandenBerg shows you how to keep the face of this groom nice and tight, paying attention to the eyes to maintain visibility while keeping the rounded muzzle.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Creating a Practical Asian Fusion Trim

When To Trim Nails In Grooming Process

Colin Taylor and Melissa Verplank discuss the best time to trim a dog’s nails: before or after their pre-groom bath. Colin breaks down how he decides based partly on how frequently a dog comes to the salon.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: The Top 5 Struggles of Professional Pet Stylists

Styling The Rear Feet & Legs of a Thick Coated Doodle

Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich shows off how she gets these stellar results when styling a doodle’s hind legs.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Techniques to Make Thick Coated Doodle Grooming Easier & Satisfying

Does a Vet Tech Degree Help You In The Grooming World?

Judy Hudson discusses how she has found value from her previous training as a veterinary technician during her grooming career.

Scissoring the Bracelets with a Modified Pet Poodle Continental Trim

Misty Fowler demonstrates her process and technique for shaping the bracelets on a poodle using a guard comb and scissoring.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Modified Pet Poodle Continental Trim Using a Guard Comb

How and Why to Protect the Eyes When Brushing and Dematting the Head

Jennifer Hecker explains and shows you how to keep a dog and your hands safe while dematting parts of the head, including the beard and the face.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Safe and Gentle Dematting Techniques on a Miniature Schnauzer

Trimming the Muzzle Area Quickly and Safely on a Matted Dog

Amy Triezenberg teaches you how she approaches trimming the beard of a dog to maximize efficiency while simultaneously being aware of mats and keeping the dog comfortable.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: How to Give an Attractive Haircut to a Matted Pet Without Losing Time

How to Frame the Eyes on a Drop Coated Dog with a Round Head Style

Lindsey Dicken demonstrates how she trims the eyes of drop-coated breeds, keeping that line across their face nice and straight.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Thinning Shear Personality Trim on a Yorkie Mix

How to Make Your Grooms Stand Out & Look Better Than Your Competitor

Suesan Watson demonstrates how to use your clippers to plan and execute a balanced, attractive groom – even on a mixed breed.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Easy Shih Tzu / Bichon “Designer” Pet Trim

Easily Scissor in a Small Crest on the Neck

Megan VandenBerg shows you how to blend the head in with the body by hand-scissoring an attractive crest on the neck.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Speed & Efficiency with a Kerry Blue in a Pet Personality Trim

Trimming Styling the Rear Legs & Undercarriage on a Pet Welsh Terrier

Colin Taylor shows how to style the rear legs and undercarriage using a variety of tools and techniques.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Grooming the Welsh Terrier

How To Set The Neck, Throat, and Back Skull on an American Cocker with Clippers

Pina demonstrates on an American Cocker Spaniel how to transition and blend the body into the elements of the head.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Extreme Makeover on an American Cocker Spaniel

What Size Slicker Brush Should You Be Using?

Judy Hudson runs through some different scenarios and describes which slicker brush you should be using and why!

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: How to Groom a St. Bernard Doodle in 90 Minutes

How to Manage Your Time While the Color is Processing

Angela Kumpe shows you how to groom effectively while your color is processing.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Color Time Management in a Busy Salon

Handling Techniques with a Small Dog to Win Trust and Cooperation

Michell Evans shows you how to properly handle a small dog.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Basic Handling Techniques for Small, Medium, Large, and Special Needs Dogs

Ideas for Identifying Your Ideal Client

Danelle German and Melissa Verplank talk about valuing your work, planning ahead, and pinning down your ideal client base.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Opportunities for Mobile Cat Groomers

Guard Comb In Reverse

Judy Hudson explains when and how you should use a guard comb in reverse while grooming a dog.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Reverse Blade Drop Coated Mix

Taking Length Off The Ears For Cute Little Ears

In this spotlight session, Suesan Watson shows how to use a guard comb to remove all the hair from a dog’s ear, with finger techniques that protect the “leather” of the ear.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Easy Shih Tzu / Bichon “Designer” Pet Trim

Frame The Eyes on a Round Head Style

In this spotlight session, Lindsey Dicken shows you how to trim a Yorkie face to absolute (symmetrical) perfection using thinning shears.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Thinning Shear Personality Trim on a Yorkie Mix

Ways to Minimize Clipper Tracking in a Coat

Jennifer Hecker shares key techniques for minimizing clipper tracking on a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: How to Do an Easy Maintenance Trim on a Pet Cavalier Spaniel

Trimming the Cheek Area with Asian Flair on a Thick Coated Doodle

Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich reveals a great way to bring flair to a thick-coated Doodle groom!

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Techniques to Make Thick Coated Doodle Grooming Easier & Satisfying

How to Work with a High Velocity Dryer on the Head of a Curly Coated Dog

Misty Fowler shows you how to confidently dry a curly coated dog’s head with a high velocity dryer.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: How to Get the Perfect Fluff Dry on a Curly Coated Dog

Handling Cat While Using High Velocity Dryer Using the Catty Shack Drying System

Danelle German shows you how to dry a difficult cat – without getting covered in hair!

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Handling the Difficult Cat

How to Trim the Muzzle of a Drop Coated Dog with a Round Head Style

Lindsey Dicken demonstrates a key technique for trimming drop coated dogs.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Thinning Shear Personality Trim on a Yorkie Mix

How to Get Consistency with Your Grooming

Grooming consistency is crucial – and Megan VandenBerg shows you how to get it!

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Speed & Efficiency with a Kerry Blue in a Pet Personality Trim