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New Release: Why It’s Important to YOUR Future to Understand Basic Investment Terms

Do you want to know how to make money without lifting a brush or clipper? Don’t get us wrong. We LOVE grooming as much as you do. However, if you’re going to work your duff off – let’s get some of those hard earn bucks working FOR YOU without you having to lift a finger!

Sensible investments can turn your hard-earned cash into more cash!  In this lesson, Jennifer Cobb and Melissa Verplank demystify basic investment terms. Investment is a long game, so it’s critical to understand basic investment terms. Join Jennifer for some insightful tips on making your money work for you.

In this video you will learn:

  • Why so many people struggle with saving money
  • Why it’s important not to rely on Social Security as your retirement plan
  • How compounding interest can positively or negatively impact your future
  • Investing your money can be much like baseball
  • The housing and investment markets have many similarities

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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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JZ10: Customer Experience Factor (CX) Episode Three – Follow-Through After Appointments

Joe Zuccarello’s latest video is live for L2GD Members!

In this JZ10 Groomer Business Tip, ParagonPetSchool.com president Joe Zuccarello discusses what you can do to keep new and regular customers engaged and informed between visits so they keep coming back. A great customer experience is one that continues while they are away from your facility.

Joe is also the host of the “Hey Joe!” podcast where he interviews a wide range of pet industry subject-matter experts.

Each month, members get a BRAND NEW JZ10 on a broad range of topics, from keeping your staff happy to nailing your finances. Stay tuned for more!

New Release: Brussels Griffon Inspired Trim on a Mixed Breed

What do you do when you have an unkempt, messy little ragamuffin pup walk through your shop doors? HAVE FUN! There are no rules when it comes to grooming a little mixed breed.

Award-winning stylist, Elizabeth Gibbs got right to work. This dog’s got a cute little face, cute little ears, and a fun little tail. Elizabeth decided that a Brussels Griffon-inspired look was for him because he was exuding the Griffon vibe.

Join Elizabeth to see this groom go from scruffy to fabulous in no time!

In this video you will learn:

  • How to set the line at the ribcage without leaving too much coat
  • Great visual to find the longest section of the rear leg furnishings
  • Why it is important to work with the front legs in their natural position first when scissoring
  • How to introduce clippers to the eye area safely on a fussy dog
  • How to get the expression of a dog when double-checking your work

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Let’s Celebrate #NationalLittlePamperedDogDay!

National Little Pampered Dog Day was first celebrated on April 27, 2016, and has been every year since then. It was initiated by the founders of “Little Pampered Dog” magazine to celebrate dog owners who treat their pooches exceptionally well, and also to bring awareness to the plight of dogs around the world who are not lucky enough to be living in loving conditions. It puts forth the importance of keeping dogs happy and healthy, as they should be. As Professional Groomer educators, the Paragon Team knows that proper grooming plays an essential role keeping dogs happy and healthy! Here’s a quick round up of three sweet trims for the “Little Pampered Dogs” in your client base! Not a Member? Sign up here.

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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JZ10: Customer Experience Factor (CX) Episode Two – Touch Points

Joe Zuccarello’s latest video is live for L2GD Members!

In this JZ10 Groomer Business Tip, ParagonPetSchool.com president Joe Zuccarello explains what you can do to make a good first impression and follow through at various touch points in your customers’ journey. An incredible customer experience starts with understanding that your front line is your bottom line.

Joe is also the host of the “Hey Joe!” podcast where he interviews a wide range of pet industry subject-matter experts.

Each month, members get a BRAND NEW JZ10 on a broad range of topics, from keeping your staff happy to nailing your finances. Stay tuned for more!

Cutting in a Show Continental Trim on a 13 Month Old Poodle Puppy

In the American Kennel Club show ring, Poodles are unique. They are the only breed once they turn a year old, who must have a completely different look than they did previously, going from a “Puppy” clip to one of two “approved” trims. Both of these trims are elaborate, fancy, and complex.

Even if you do not aspire to exhibit show Poodles, there are still many lessons to learn from Certified Master Groomer Brittney Valle in this video where she confidently produces a Continental trim on this lovely dog. If you are seriously looking to expand your grooming skillset, whether in the salon or for competition, this a wonderful lesson!

In this video you will learn:

  • How to get smooth clipper work on close work
  • How to get all four bracelets the same height
  • What shape to create prior to rounding everything
  • On a Continental trim, how do you set the most difficult line so it is correct
  • Where is the correct placement for rosettes so they are placed correctly for the dog

Start Learning with Brittney

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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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JZ10: Customer Experience Factor (CX) Episode One – Culture

Joe Zuccarello’s latest video is live for L2GD Members!

In this JZ10 Groomer Business Tip, ParagonPetSchool.com president Joe Zuccarello prompts you to think about why you do what you do in your salon. This will not only focus your attention on what’s most important about your work, but also serves as the basis for your business’s culture.

Joe is also the host of the “Hey Joe!” podcast where he interviews a wide range of pet industry subject-matter experts.

Each month, members get a BRAND NEW JZ10 on a broad range of topics, from keeping your staff happy to nailing your finances. Stay tuned for more!