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Grooming the Welsh TerrierAs Colin states in this lesson, "Go to a dog show. With just two minutes of watching someone who really knows how to groom a breed, you can learn TONS." Well, the same goes for this video! Colin is a seasoned pro and a master teacher. Even though this grooming demonstration is only 45 minutes long, it's filled with valuable information. Colin does a brilliant job discussing the breed standard for the Welsh Terrier. He shows you step-by-step how to apply those standards to the trimming process. His common sense communication style allows both beginners and seasoned stylists to glean a wealth of information from this lesson. |
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What Does it Take to become a Premier Stylist?The key to becoming a premier stylist is through commitment, motivation, and education. Top stylists are well-trained, keenly aware, and highly skilled. So where do you go to get the knowledge that can put you on the top? There is a wealth of information available to you. Knowledge is the key that unlocks the door. With a little bit of effort, you can unlock the secrets producing top quality work. Melissa and Colin guide you through a wealth of avenues for continued education within our industry. |
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Basic Shear Control for a Velvet FinishColin has become the undeniable master of the art of hand scissoring. He has honed his craft on some the most challenging coats. In this session, Colin shows you how to get that velvet finish on the dog's coat. We love his analogy, "Scissors are like shoes." Since this industry is dominated by women -- and you gals love your shoes -- you'll be able to relate when Colin discusses why it's necessary to have a wide variety of shears in your collection. |
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As Colin states in this lesson, "Go to a dog show. With just two minutes of watching someone who really knows how to groom a breed, you can learn TONS." Well, the same goes for this video! Colin is a seasoned pro and a master teacher. Even though this grooming demonstration is only 45 minutes long, it's filled with valuable information. Colin does a brilliant job discussing the breed standard for the Welsh Terrier. He shows you step-by-step how to apply those standards to the trimming process. His common sense communication style allows both beginners and seasoned stylists to glean a wealth of information from this lesson.
In this video you will learn:
- How to round the feet so the dog looks like it's standing on tip toes
- How to separate the elbow from the body
- One of the fastest ways to learn how to groom any purebred dog
- Tricks to get the coat even on the front legs
- How to style the head to get the correct expression for the breed
Approximate running time: 45 minutes
Make sure you allow the video to pre-load a few minutes prior to viewing for uninterrupted play.
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Colin Taylor
Colin Taylor, Certified Master Groomer and Certified by the United Kingdom City and Guild Read Full Bio
Colin Taylor qualified in l994, l996, l999 and 2000. Colin's grooming career has been one big dream come true. Born in London England, Colin started grooming school in 1985 at the London Academy in which he continued to teach (2 years). In 1987, he was offered a contract to groom at the Hong Kong Doggie House (in Hong Kong) which he accepted. When arriving back to England in 1989, Colin wanted to give the USA a try and see if he could sharpen his skills even more.
Colin to date, still resides in the US and has earned a number of honors which include GroomTeam member, Terrier Tournament Champion, Multi "Best in Show" and "Best all around Groomer" awards.
For a person that has never graduated from High School, Colin has achieved some amazing Goals.
Colin has traveled extensively since coming to the United States. He has always said that "Some people live to stay in one city and one state for the rest of their lives". Having nothing to hold or tie him down, Colin's free spirit enjoys traveling throughout the US, enjoying life and finding ways to learn and improve himself. He understands the value of learning from some of the amazing people in this country in it's major cities to small towns. All of his grooming achievements are dedicated to his son "Steven", his Bedlington Terrier.


