Talking Shears with Karen Tucker
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Award winning pet stylist, Karen Tucker is all about shears in this Learn2GroomDogs.com video lesson.
If you are confused about the styles and variety of shears available, this lesson will help. Karen introduces you to a number of different shear shank styles, including shear and shank lengths. Different shears fit different sized hands, so it’s important to get the ones that fit you best.
This lesson is full of great information you might not realize is crucial to your next purchase. In the past few years, we have seen lots of new shears being introduced to the market. If you have questions about adjusting knobs, the wide variety of thinners, blenders and chunkers, or how teeth fit into the equation, the next 24 minutes can help you make the best decision for your toolkit.
In this lesson, you will learn:
- why it’s important for a shear to fit your hands.
- shank options and why the designs differ.
- how shears are measured.
- the benefits of using a shorter pair chunkers versus a longer style.
- how to hold and run a pair of chunkers.
Karen Tucker
Karen Tucker, NCMG (National Certified Master Groomer) was the #1 ranked stylists in the country in 2006 with GroomTeam USA. She has been in the Top 10 ranked stylists in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 with GroomTeam USA.
Karen has represented the United States in World Team Competitions multiple times. She has competed extensively in this country and abroad competition as a top level professional pet stylist.
Karen also breeds and exhibits Miniature Poodles. Karen owns Wag'N Splash, a high level grooming salon in central Florida.
Karen is available for private training. Please contact her for cost and availability - 407.830.6655 or cetaceapoodles@yahoo.com
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