Grooming the Pet Airedale: Setting the Pattern, Body Work, and Rear Legs (1 of 2-Part Series)
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In this lesson, master stylist Lisa Leady is working on an Airedale in a typical pet trim. This ol’ girl looks just like the dogs you get in your salon. Lisa shows you how to set the pattern to accentuate the breed’s profile. She explains why it’s important to rake through the coat prior to clipper cutting. She uses a wide variety of blades based on the location and the look she is trying to achieve. In part one, Lisa blocks in the head, clips in the bodywork and styles the rear legs. Throughout the lesson, Lisa shares with you many shortcuts to get the job done in the least amount of time while retaining the essence of the breed.
In this video you will learn:
- Where to set the pattern lines.
- What blades to use on the head, neck, shoulder, thighs, and body.
- A great speed trick for the feet.
- What you can do to help build angles in the rear assembly when they don’t exist.
- How to create visual plumb lines.
Lisa Leady
Lisa Leady is a third generation groomer, with over 25 years experience. She is also a clinician, speaker, Certified Master Groomer, and Certifier for IPG.
She has many Best All Around and Best in Show placements.
Lisa is a multiple Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award nominee and was the recipient of the 2003 Congeniality Award.
In 2002 Lisa sold her shop of ten years and began a new career as a grooming school instructor.
After five years in the classroom, Lisa has made the move to mobile. She is now the proud owner of Primp My Pooch Mobile Pet Salon based in Genoa, Illinois.
Lisa is currently a GroomTeam Board Member.
She has completed the Judge’s Orientation/Training Class required by the United Showmanagers Alliance, and was approved as a Sanctioned Judge.
Business Name(s): Primp My Pooch
Business Address: 712 Tyler St.
Genoa, IL 60135
Business Phone: (815) 333-5197
E-Mail: [email protected]
Industry Affiliation:
USA Judge
Competitor (Retired)
Mobile Stylist/Owner
Speaker
Vendor Associate: Wahl Extreme Team Member
GroomTeam Affiliation: She has been a GroomTeam USA member since 2000. In 2004 she qualified to travel with GroomTeam to France, where she helped bring home the silver medal, and also went to Italy in 2007.
AKC Exhibitor Breeds: Shown and bred champion Smooth Fox Terriers.
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