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Angela Kumpe is a leading influencer and educator in the world of creative pet styling. In this upcoming double feature lesson, she shows you how to do a full creative styling design. Enjoy the montage of educational tid-bits Angela shares in this FREE preview. This collection is cultivated from the entire lesson of Creative African Animal Design.

How to Watch:

We have broken it into two separate lessons so you can follow along easily. Each Full Feature lesson has broken into three sections for a total of six parts. In January, you will want to begin watching A Full Creative African Animal Design – Getting Started and Creating a Giraffe Design. Then follow up in February with the second lesson, A Full Creative African Animal Design – Creating an African Crane and Finishing Details.

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In this lesson, Judy Hudson shows you several approaches to a basic haircut with style, speed, and safety. Judy demonstrates her techniques on a Shih Tzu, but they apply to MANY purebred or mixed breed dogs. She also provides some handling tips for working with uncooperative dogs!

In this video you will learn:

• What’s the importance of a track pattern
• What to do if a dog struggles to have its head groomed
• How to increase your speed
• Simple techniques to trim the tail perfectly every time
• What’s the best restraint for a dog who struggles during the grooming

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In this lesson, Jennifer Hecker walks you through grooming steps, blade choices, and pattern setting to groom this fluffy Miniature Schnauzer. She’ll show you shortcuts to make everything faster and easier, plus show you how to adjust the trim for a client who goes many weeks between groomings.

In this video you will learn:

• Where to set the pattern lines
• How to edge ears safely
• Shortcuts to make transitions invisible
• Why mirrors are helpful when grooming
• How to soften the look of a Miniature Schnauzer

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In this lesson, Megan VandenBerg demonstrates a practical and quick trim. Though Megan demonstrates the trim on a Doodle, it’s flexible enough to be used on a wide range of dogs — purebred or mixed breed! Better yet, the trim primarily uses clippers and guard combs. Find out how to do this versatile trim step by step.

In this video you will learn:

• How to quickly set in angulation on the legs
• Where to set the line for the head
• How to easily clear the eye area
• What can help you visualize how to trim the muzzle
• Why it’s important to trim the ears

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If you’re a member, be sure to Log In and check out the video HERE so you can add it to your favorites and get the full details! If you’re not a member, click below to watch a free preview of the video.