 |
Basic Health Inspection Prior to GroomingIt's important to ensure that every pet is healthy when pets are in close contact with one another. Heidi takes you through a basic inspection for any dog that steps into your salon. This inspection should only take a few moments to complete. Upon completion of the check, you will know if the pet is healthy enough to go through the grooming process. Plus, you'll have an idea of what problems you may want to address with the owner prior to starting. By taking a few moments when the pet is dropped off, you can examine the dog and effectively discuss the options the owner has for her pet. |
|---|
It's important to ensure that every pet is healthy when pets are in close contact with one another. Heidi takes you through a basic inspection for any dog that steps into your salon. This inspection should only take a few moments to complete. Upon completion of the check, you will know if the pet is healthy enough to go through the grooming process. Plus, you'll have an idea of what problems you may want to address with the owner prior to starting. By taking a few moments when the pet is dropped off, you can examine the dog and effectively discuss the options the owner has for her pet.
In this video you will learn what signs to look for in a healthy pet:
- eyes
- nose
- gums and teeth
- ears
- skin
- general demeanor of the pet
Approximate running time: 10 minutes
Make sure you allow the video to pre-load a few minutes prior to viewing for uninterrupted play.
| Part 1 | Basic Health Inspection Prior to Grooming |
|---|
Heidi Anderton
Heidi Anderton owns Absolutely Animals in the UK. Her career started at a young age working in boarding kennels. She now runs an award-winning grooming salon and training center. Working with fellow awarding stylists, she strives to set the standards for Read Full Bio
Heidi Anderton owns Absolutely Animals in the UK. Her career started at a young age working in boarding kennels. She now runs an award-winning grooming salon and training center. Working with fellow awarding stylists, she strives to set the standards for dog groomers of tomorrows.
Heidi sets high training standards, starting with herself. She holds the British Dog Groomers Association’s Higher Grooming Diploma, and is a member of the Guild of Master Groomers. She’s also an examiner for the Advanced and Higher Diploma in dog grooming.
No surprise then that her salon Absolutely Animals is a:
- Premier Pet Care Trust Accredited Grooming Training Centre
- Part of British Dog Groomers’ Association
- Adheres to Professional Groomers' Charter code of practice.
Heidi is one of the UK’s premier pet stylists. Heidi has competed in many competitions across the years and has been a consistent winner culminating in the winning of 'British Groomer of the Year 2004.'
Throughout her career she has achieved the following:
- 1995 - Heidi establishes the Absolutely Animals Pet Grooming Salon in the Lee area of London.
- 2004 - Heidi wins Groomer of the Year
- 2004 - Begins to teach the art of dog grooming
- 2008 - Heidi was joined by top US stylist Colin Taylor
- 2011 - Team member of Groom Team England