Lesson 1Ear cleaners, cotton use, and safe ear cleaning way; signs of ear infection needing vet helpYou will study ear cleaning items, cotton and stick use, step-by-step safe way, and how to spot redness, smell, ooze, or pain that show infection or bugs needing quick vet check.
Picking right ear cleaning mixesUsing cotton safely without pushing bitsStep-by-step ear cleaning processAvoiding harm to ear path and drumSpotting signs of infection or bugsWhen to halt and send to a vetLesson 2Brushes and combs: slicker, pin, bristle, metal combs, and right order of use for clearing knots and loose furThis part details brush and comb kinds, their best uses on varied furs, and the correct order for clearing knots and loose fur while guarding skin, stopping breaks, and readying furs for clipping or cutting.
Slicker brushes for thick and curly fursPin and bristle brushes: when to pickMetal combs for finding hidden knotsRight brushing way and partsUsing tools without scratching skinPre-clip and pre-wash brushing routinesLesson 3Fur-loosening tools and ways for double furs, including when to skip heavy looseningThis part explains fur-loosening tools for double furs, how to free underfur safely, when heavy loosening harms, and how to mix washing, drying, and brushing to cut shedding while keeping fur whole.
Spotting true double-fur breedsUnderfur rakes and card toolsUsing loosening blades with careWashing and strong-air drying for shedSeasonal timing of loosening sessionsWhen to skip or limit looseningLesson 4Nail care tools and ways: grinders vs cutters, spotting live part, stopping over-cut, and pain avoidanceYou will explore nail cutting and grinding tools, how to spot the live part on light and dark nails, ways to avoid over-cut, and plans to cut pain, bleeding, and worry for the animal and groomer.
Kinds of cutters and grindersSpotting the live part on light nailsWorking safely with dark nailsStep-cut to avoid over-doingUsing stop-bleed and handling flowsEasing worried dogs to nail careLesson 5Untangling tools and ways: untangling rakes, mat cutters, stripping knives, and safe hand-untangling methodsHere you will learn to pick and safely use untangling tools, check when untangling is kind, apply hand-untangling ways, and chat with owners about fur state, time limits, and care-based grooming choices.
Checking seriousness and spot of matsUntangling rakes and safe stroke waysUsing mat cutters near soft skinHand-untangling with fingers and combsWhen to pick clip-down over untanglingExplaining untangling limits to ownersLesson 6Clipper kinds, blade picking, guards, and safe clipper use to avoid burns and cutsThis part explains clipper engine kinds, blade sizes, and guard use, with focus on heat handling, skin safety, and fur-fit choices to stop burns, clipper rash, and chance cuts on soft spots.
Rotary vs pull clipper enginesBlade sizes and fur-length resultsUsing clip-on guards for even cutChecking and handling blade heatSafe clipping on soft spotsRoutine clipper cleaning and keepingLesson 7Tool cleaning: washing, germ-killing between dogs, and tool keeping to stop germ spreadHere you will learn to clean and germ-kill tools between dogs, pick right germ-killers, dry and keep tools right, and plan cleaning routines that cut germ spread and infection risk in the grooming area.
Pre-clean: fur and bits removalPicking strong pet-safe germ-killersTouch times and right rinsingDrying tools to stop rust and mouldSorting labelled keeping zonesDaily and weekly cleaning listsLesson 8Drying gear and towel/dryer rules: safe dryer heats, distance, and handling worried dogsHere you will learn about dryers and towels, safe heat and distance sets, drying patterns for varied furs, and handling plans for noise-worried or anxious dogs to keep them safe and comfy.
Kinds of grooming dryers and usesSetting safe heat and air flow levelsKeeping safe distance from skinTowel ways to quicken dryingDrying patterns by fur typeCalming and securing worried dogsLesson 9Scissors and thinning cutters: kinds, uses, safety ways for face/paws and clean trimsThis part covers scissor and thinning cutter kinds, grip and body stance, safety ways for face, paws, and clean areas, and upkeep that keeps blades sharp, straight, and safe for exact beauty work.
Straight, curved, and chunk cutters usesThinning cutters for soft blendsRight finger spot and controlFace and eye-spot safety waysPaw and clean trim cautionsCleaning, oiling, and keeping cuttersLesson 10Washes and softeners: picking for soft skin, smell-fighting, fur-loosening, and treated needs; mixing and touch timesThis part covers how to pick washes and softeners for fur type and skin issues, grasp treated mixes, figure mix ratios, and honour touch times to boost results while cutting irritation and item waste.
Reading pet wash part labelsPicking items for soft skinSmell-fighting and fat-cutting mixesFur-loosening and fur-free washesTreated baths and vet guidesRight mix ratios and timing
