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

Don’t you wish all dogs had excellent table manners? Poor behavior puts any pet at a higher risk for injury and makes grooming more time-consuming.

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to promote and train proper table manners, and much of it stems from you! Khris Berry has been a canine behaviorist her entire working career of over 35 years, and is an excellent teacher. In this Double Feature, she shares many of her best-kept secrets on how to win the trust and cooperation from a pet in a grooming setting. These ideas are easy to understand and apply instantly.

In this video you will learn:

• How to compare a dog’s brain to a rubber ball
• How to effectively manage canine energy
• Why heart placement is critical in dog body language
• What is the key form of communication with a dog
• Highly useful holds to support the pet allowing you to groom easier

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What do you do with a dog who has a sparse, wiry coat? Shave it close with a clipper? Leave it slightly fluffy with a guard comb? Handstrip? All three options could be the right choice for the dog – and the client. However, if you know Jennifer Hecker, she will ALWAYS head down the handstripping route.Why? It’s the easiest option for her with this type of coat. It allows her to bring out the true characteristics of the pet to the forefront. Plus, she gets to have fun with a quirky head style the owners love. An added incentive, this method lasts a long time for the owner. But best of all, it’s the healthiest way to maintain this coat texture. Bonus – it’s fast!

In this video you will learn:

• How to avoid blisters if you are not used to handstripping
• Which tools are her ‘go-to’ tools for handstripping
• How to work with a fussy pet
• When and how often to bath this type of coat
• How to play up key points on the dog

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