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New Spotlight Sessions: Rounding The Rosettes, Slowing Down, and Trimming a Poodle’s Front Feet

Rounding The Rosettes With Scissors with a Modified Pet Poodle Continental Trim

Misty Fowler shows us her technique for rounding the rosettes with scissors. Starting with straight lines, she explains how it’s easier to round it out as a finishing touch.

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

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Sometimes It’s Better to Slow Down & Stay Quiet to Speed Up the Grooming Process

Khris Berry shows us how to achieve an optimal pace and technique of grooming to keep the dog comfortable. Communicating via body language is key to keeping the dog calm and engaged.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: General Table Handling for Pet Grooming & Special Needs Dogs

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How to Trim the Front Feet of a Standard Poodle

Suesan Watson shows us how to trim the front feet of a standard poodle, teaching us where to position ourselves and some techniques to use for a safe, attractive trim.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Back to Basics with a Standard Poodle in an All Trim

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New Spotlight Sessions: Improving Pet Handling, Round Jacket on a Poodle, and Knee Problem Safety

Easy Ways to Improve YOUR Pet Handling Skills

Khris Berry shows us techniques to keep a dog relaxed by reading their body language as well as being keyed into what’s going on in their brain and how to put that knowledge to use.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video:  General Table Handling for Pet Grooming & Special Needs Dogs

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Everything Should Be Round on the Jacket with a Modified Pet Poodle Continental Trim

Misty Fowler shows us how to trim a clean separation between the jacket and rosette of a Pet Poodle as well in which order to do the underline so the curves stand out.

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

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How to Safely Work on a Dog with Knee Problems

Suesan Watson shows us how to trim a dog with bad knees minimizing anything that would cause them pain. This keeps them from lashing out while you’re working.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Grooming a Foxy Trim on a Pomeranian Mix

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New Spotlight Sessions: Shorter Feet Option, Trimming a Poodle’s Legs, and Severely Matted Coat Plans

Shorter Foot Style Option for a Pet Cavalier Spaniel

Jennifer Hecker shows us the right tools to use and expert tips for getting a round foot on a Cavalier Spaniel.

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

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Setting in a Beveled Foot and Scissoring Legs so the Appear Thick and Full

Brittney Valle shows us how to safely trim a wiggly young dog’s feet and legs so they look symmetrical and are easy to maintain.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Creating an Asian Influenced Haircut on a Poodle

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Always Have Multiple Plans of What You Can Do on a Severely Matted Coat

Lorri Keller and Melissa Verplank show us how to safely cut away a dog’s matted hair, the importance of having a plan B when dematting, and how to communicate that to the customer.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Starting Over on a Dog Who’s Never Been Professionally Groomed

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New Spotlight Sessions: Working with a Reactive Dog, Scissoring a Poodle, and Social Security Tips

How to Work with a Reactive Dog & What an Owner Should Expect When the Dog Gets Home

Lorri Keller and Melissa Verplank teach us techniques for removing matted hair and keeping the dog comfortable in tough grooming situations.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Grooming a 10-Month-Old Doodle Who Has Never Been Professionally Groomed

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How to Scissor in the Rear Leg of a Flared Asian Styled Trim

Brittney Valle gives us pointers on scissoring the back legs of a poodle including the best order to do certain tasks.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Creating an Asian Influenced Haircut on a Poodle

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Retirement Income Sources: What is Social Security

Jennifer Cobb gives us useful information on the Social Security retirement benefit and how it is more supplemental than foundational for your retirement.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: It’s Never Too Soon to Begin Investing in YOUR Retirement

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New Spotlight Sessions: Trimming Rear Legs, Rounding the Front Foot, and Minimizing Clipper Tracking

How to Trim the Rear Legs While Creating Parallel Lines

Suesan Watson gives you tips on trimming the rear legs while keeping the dog’s form looking even. She shows you how to trim the parallel lines correctly to bring out their natural look. 

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

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How to Round the Front Foot of a Fuller Leg Styled Drop Coated Dog

Judy Hudson shows you how to correctly trim the feet and legs on a drop coated dog with a fuller leg style. She shares advice about using the right tools for each part of the trim and the best place to start.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Creating an Easy Pet Trim Using a Reverse Blade on a Drop-Coated Mixed Breed

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Ways to Minimize Clipper Tracking in a Coat

Jennifer Hecker shows you how to minimize clipper tracks and effectively blend the parts of the groom together. She also shares her tricks for reaching all parts of the dog, and some finishing touches with the slicker brush.

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

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New Spotlight Sessions: Dematting Techniques, Trimming the Tail, and Perfect Pet Faces

Helpful Tools, Products & Techniques for Dematting

Jennifer Hecker demonstrates helpful tools, products and techniques for dematting and which brushes and creams work best for a particular dog.  She also explains how to keep the dog optimally dry.

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

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Trimming the Tail on a Pet Welsh Terrier

Colin Taylor shows us how to trim the tail of a pet Welsh Terrier, and how to do so in a style that keeps its substance and brings out the dog’s features.

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

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Most Important Part Of The Groom - The Face

Judy Hudson shows us the essential part of the groom is the face because that’s what clients will notice if it isn’t done right.  She gives some great techniques and tricks for making every part of the dog’s face shine.

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

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New Spotlight Sessions: Clean Poodle Faces, Quicker Grooming, and Using a Guard Comb

How to Get the Face of a Standard Poodle Clean and Smooth

Suesan Watson explains that when doing clipper work on a face, dogs who are groomed more often are more tolerant of clipping. Most pet dogs will be more sensitive, and you need to employ different techniques to get clean, smooth skin.

This Spotlight Session is from the full video: Back to Basics with a Standard Poodle in an All Trim

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How To Move Quickly Through Your Grooming

Megan VandenBerg shows you how to use simple techniques to block in your groom and take out guesswork further on.

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

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Using a Large Guard Comb to Quickly Establish Length

Misty Fowler demonstrates how she uses a large guard comb to quickly establish “zones” of length, including around the rosettes and the neck.

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

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New Spotlight Sessions: Cocker Heads, Faster Drying, and Shaping Ears

How to Clip the Muzzle, Cheeks, Throat, and Ears on an American Cocker Spaniel

Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich shows you how she uses her clippers to block in the trademark “dome” shape for the head on an American Cocker Spaniel.

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

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How To Speed Up the Drying Process

Judy Hudson shares her expertise on how to dry a dog’s coat more efficiently after bathing, speeding up the grooming process.

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

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How to Give a Masculine Shape to the Ears on a Drop Coated Dog with a Round Head Style

Lindsey Dicken shows you how to use your comb and scissors to safely create the perfect ear shape.

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

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New Spotlight Sessions: Bathing & Drying, Pads & Nails, and Body Clipper Work

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

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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.

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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

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New Spotlight Sessions: Rounded Feet, Balanced Legs, and Practical Heads

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

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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

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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

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