Lesson 1Ear cleaners, cotton application, and secure ear cleaning method; signs of ear trouble needing vet aidYou will examine ear cleaning items, cotton and tool application, gradual secure method, and how to spot redness, smell, discharge, or soreness that point to trouble or pests needing quick vet review.
Picking fitting ear cleaning mixesApplying cotton securely without pushing wasteStep-by-step ear cleaning processAvoiding harm to ear path and drumSpotting signs of trouble or pestsWhen to halt and direct to a vetLesson 2Brushes and combs: slicker, pin, bristle, metal combs, and right order of use for clearing knots and shed furThis part details brush and comb kinds, their best uses on varied coats, and the proper order for clearing knots and shed fur whilst guarding skin, stopping breaks, and readying coats for clipping or cutting.
Slicker brushes for thick and curly coatsPin and bristle brushes: when to selectMetal combs for finding hidden knotsRight brushing way and partsApplying tools without grazing skinPre-clip and pre-wash brushing customsLesson 3Shedding tools and steps for double coats, including when to skip heavy shedding removalThis part clarifies shedding tools for double coats, how to loosen under fur securely, when heavy shedding removal harms, and how to merge washing, drying, and brushing to cut shedding whilst keeping coat wholeness.
Identifying real double-coated kindsUnder fur rakes and smoothing toolsApplying shedding blades with careWashing and strong-air drying for shedSeasonal timing of shedding sessionsWhen to skip or curb shedding removalLesson 4Nail care tools and methods: grinders against clippers, spotting the live part, stopping over-cutting, and soreness avoidanceYou will investigate nail trimming and grinding tools, how to spot the live part on pale and dark nails, methods to avoid over-cutting, and plans to lessen soreness, bleeding, and tension for the animal and groomer.
Kinds of clippers and grindersSpotting the live part on pale nailsHandling securely with dark nailsGradual trimming to avoid excess cutsApplying styptic and managing bleedsHabituation nervous dogs to nail careLesson 5Untangling tools and methods: untangling rakes, mat dividers, stripping blades, and secure hand-untangling waysHere you will learn to choose and securely apply untangling tools, judge when untangling is kind, use hand-untangling methods, and share with owners about coat state, time bounds, and welfare-based grooming choices.
Judging seriousness and spot of matsUntangling rakes and secure stroke waysApplying mat dividers near tender skinHand-untangling with fingers and combsWhen to pick clip-down over untanglingClarifying untangling bounds to ownersLesson 6Clipper kinds, blade picking, guards, and secure clipper application to avoid burns and scratchesThis part clarifies clipper engine kinds, blade measures, and guard application, stressing warmth handling, skin security, and coat-fitting choices to stop burns, clipper irritation, and chance cuts on tender spots.
Rotary against magnetic clipper enginesBlade measures and coat-length resultsApplying clip-on guards for uniform lengthChecking and handling blade warmthSecure clipping on tender spotsRegular clipper cleaning and keepingLesson 7Tool cleaning: washing, germ-killing between dogs, and tool keeping to stop germ spreadHere you will learn to wash and germ-kill tools between dogs, pick fitting germ-killers, dry and keep tools rightly, and plan cleaning customs that lower germ spread and trouble risk in the grooming area.
Pre-wash: fur and waste removalPicking effective animal-secure germ-killersTouch times and proper rinsingDrying tools to stop rust and mouldOrganising marked keeping zonesDaily and weekly cleaning listsLesson 8Drying gear and towel/dryer guidelines: secure dryer warmth, distance, and aiding nervous dogsHere you will learn about dryers and towels, secure warmth and distance settings, drying forms for varied coats, and aiding plans for sound-sensitive or nervous dogs to keep them safe and at ease.
Kinds of grooming dryers and usesSetting secure heat and air flow levelsKeeping secure distance from skinTowel methods to hasten dryingDrying forms by coat varietyCalming and securing nervous dogsLesson 9Scissors and thinning cutters: kinds, uses, security methods for face/paws and clean trimsThis part covers scissor and thinning cutter kinds, hold and body stance, security methods for face, paws, and clean areas, and upkeep habits that keep blades sharp, lined, and safe for exact beauty work.
Straight, bent, and chunker cutter usesThinning cutters for soft shiftsRight finger placement and controlFace and eye-spot security methodsPaw and clean trim cautionsCleaning, oiling, and keeping cuttersLesson 10Shampoos and conditioners: selecting for tender skin, smell-fighting, shedding-reducing, and treated needs; mixing and touch timesThis part covers selecting shampoos and conditioners for coat variety and skin troubles, grasping treated mixes, figuring mix ratios, and honouring touch times to boost results whilst cutting irritation and item waste.
Reading animal shampoo part labelsPicking items for tender skinSmell-fighting and fat-removing mixesShedding-reducing and coat-loosing shampoosTreated washes and vet directionsRight mix ratios and timing
