Atlanta Pet Fair 2022: Everything Shears

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So you’re at a show and need new shears, but there are so many options! Straights, curves, convex edges, and bevel. What’s the difference anyway? Serrated, semi-convex, and titanium coated? Wait, what? Swivels should be held differently from non-swivel shears? Why are sharp shears safer than dull ones?
Straights, curved, chunkers, and thinners, swivels, and non-swivels, the options are seemingly endless, how’s a groomer to choose? Never fear, we’ll cover all of this and more, including basic shear anatomy, types of steel used, and how to care for your investment once you get it home. Whether you’re a self-identified shear hoarder, just starting your collection, or want a better understanding of our favorite tool, this class is for you!
Chris Anthony
Chris Anthony, weary from her travails in retail management and office work, found her calling when she discovered pet grooming. Her near 20-year journey in this career has led her through many opportunities, experiences, and life lessons; including grooming and managing in both small and corporate salons, and starting her own successful house call grooming business in New Jersey. Supplementing those life lessons by educating herself on the varying aspects of her career she always sought out innovations in pet care, education, grooming techniques, tools, and products. Now her passion for grooming and education has added more in-depth knowledge on scissors, scissoring techniques, ergonomics, and self-care to help preserve her own health and longevity in her chosen profession. She is the owner/groomer at Have Shears Will Travel, customer service/sales VP at Evolution Shears. Chris is also honored to have co-founded the New Jersey Professional Pet Groomers Alliance and serves as its current Chairwoman. Chris can be heard weekly on the Traveling Groomers Podcast, which has earned a Barkleigh Honors Award nomination.
I am an educator because I am passionate about the grooming industry and want to be a part of the support system both new and experienced groomers need to raise their levels of professionalism in the industry. I also work to educate clients and pet parents everywhere possible, I believe that an educated pet owner is best for not only the care of their pets but relationships with the pet care professionals in their life.
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