Lesson 1Ear cleaners, cotton use, and safe ear clean way; signs of ear sickness needing doctor careYou go study ear clean things, cotton and stick use, step safe way, and how to see red, smell, wet out, or pain that show sickness or bugs needing quick animal doctor check.
Choosing appropriate ear cleaning solutionsUsing cotton safely without packing debrisStep-by-step ear cleaning procedureAvoiding damage to ear canal and eardrumRecognizing signs of infection or mitesWhen to stop and refer to a veterinarianLesson 2Brushes and combs: slicker, pin, bristle, metal combs, and right order of use for taking knots and loose hairThis part tells brush and comb kinds, dem best uses on different coats, and right order for taking knots and loose hair while keeping skin safe, stopping break, and ready coats for cut or shear.
Slicker brushes for dense and curly coatsPin and bristle brushes: when to chooseMetal combs for checking hidden tanglesCorrect brushing direction and sectionsUsing tools without scratching skinPre-clip and pre-bath brushing routinesLesson 3Undercoat tools and ways for two coats, including when to not do heavy undercoat removeThis part explains undercoat tools for two coats, how to loose under hair safe, when heavy undercoat remove bad, and how to mix bath, dry, and brush to cut shedding while keeping coat whole.
Identifying true double-coated breedsUndercoat rakes and carding toolsUsing deshedding blades with controlBathing and forced-air drying for shedSeasonal timing of deshedding sessionsWhen to avoid or limit desheddingLesson 4Nail care tools and ways: grinders vs cutters, finding quick, stopping too much cut, and pain stopYou go look at nail cut and grind tools, how to find quick on light and dark nails, ways to stop too much cut, and plans to cut pain, blood, and worry for animal and groomer.
Types of clippers and grindersIdentifying the quick on light nailsWorking safely with dark nailsStepwise trimming to avoid over-cuttingUsing styptic and handling bleedsDesensitizing anxious dogs to nail careLesson 5Untangle tools and ways: untangle rakes, mat cutters, strip knives, and safe hand untangle methodsHere you go learn how to pick and safe use untangle tools, check when untangle kind, use hand untangle ways, and talk with owners about coat state, time limits, and care based grooming choices.
Assessing severity and location of matsDematting rakes and safe stroke anglesUsing mat splitters near sensitive skinHand-dematting with fingers and combsWhen to choose shave-down over demattingExplaining dematting limits to ownersLesson 6Cutter kinds, blade pick, guards, and safe cutter use to stop burns and small cutsThis part explains cutter motor kinds, blade sizes, and guard use, with stress on heat handle, skin safe, and coat right choices to stop burns, cutter rash, and chance cuts on soft places.
Rotary vs magnetic clipper motorsBlade sizes and coat-length outcomesUsing snap-on guards for even lengthChecking and managing blade heatSafe clipping on sensitive areasRoutine clipper cleaning and storageLesson 7Tool clean: cleaning, kill germ between dogs, and tool keep to stop cross dirtHere you go learn how to clean and kill germ tools between dogs, pick right kill germ things, dry and keep tools right, and plan clean routines that cut cross dirt and sickness risk in grooming place.
Pre-cleaning: hair and debris removalChoosing effective pet-safe disinfectantsContact times and proper rinsingDrying tools to prevent rust and moldOrganizing labeled storage zonesDaily and weekly sanitation checklistsLesson 8Dry equipment and towel/dryer rules: safe dryer heat, distance, and handling worried dogsHere you go learn about dryers and towels, safe heat and distance sets, dry patterns for different coats, and handling plans for noise soft or worried dogs to keep dem safe and easy.
Types of grooming dryers and usesSetting safe heat and airflow levelsMaintaining safe distance from skinTowel techniques to speed dryingDrying patterns by coat typeCalming and securing anxious dogsLesson 9Shears and thin shears: kinds, uses, safe ways for face/feet and clean trimsThis part covers shear and thin shear kinds, hold and body stand, safe ways for face, feet, and clean places, and care ways that keep blades sharp, straight, and safe for exact look work.
Straight, curved, and chunker shear usesThinning shears for soft transitionsCorrect finger placement and controlFace and eye-area safety techniquesPaw and sanitary trim precautionsCleaning, oiling, and storing shearsLesson 10Soap and softeners: picking for soft skin, anti smell, undercoat, and doctor needs; mix and touch timesThis part covers how to pick soaps and softeners for coat kind and skin troubles, understand doctor mixes, count mix parts, and keep touch times to max results while min hurt and thing waste.
Reading pet shampoo ingredient labelsChoosing products for sensitive skinAnti-odor and degreasing formulationsDeshedding and coat-release shampoosMedicated baths and vet directionsCorrect dilution ratios and timing
