Ultimate Dog Grooming

Ultimate Dog Grooming

<p> <i>"This large-format, colorfully illustrated handbook will find a place on library shelves where a good, general instruction manual for grooming one's own pet and even establishing oneself as a professional groomer is called for."</i><br/> --Booklist </p><p> A professional groomer is expensive, anywhere from $40 for a small dog to more than $100 for specialized clipping. That is strong motivation for a dog owner to learn how to groom their pet. For someone studying for certification or already in the business, a reliable reference that covers all skills and all breeds is essential. With more than 500 step-by-step color photographs and line drawings, <i>Ultimate Dog Grooming</i> is that guide. </p><p> This edition contains new material, including: <ul> <li> Illustrated 16-page section on grooming Designer Dogs such as Cockerpoo, Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, and Yorkie X</li> <li> Introduction to Creative Grooming, where groomers use colors on the entire coat or to create spirals, pin striping, and tattoos</li> <li> How to improve grooming skills, training for certification, and competing in grooming competitions</li> <li> Grooming undocked tails, including on a Poodle</li> <li> Updated advice on the Continental Lion Clip for a Poodle. </li></ul> </p><p> The book has three parts: <ul> <li> Grooming the Pet Dog Topics include coat types, routine care, operating a grooming business, choosing a groomer. </li> <li> Professional Grooming features practical business information, such as training, equipment, grooming methods, coat and skin problems, "difficult" dogs, and troubleshooting. </li> <li> Breed Profiles contains eight chapters and more than 180 breeds organized into coat type: Corded and Curly; Long-coated; Medium-Length; Shorthaired; Stripped; Thick, Dense-Coated; Clipped and Trimmed. Each chapter features a comprehensive description of a full groom and turn-out for one breed. The other breeds are described in detail as to Coat, Maintenance, and Procedure, including Equipment and Breed Tips. There is also a section on Poodle clips, which are Sporting or Utility; Lamb; Dutch; Full Puppy; Puppy Lion; Continental Lion; and Traditional Lion. </li></ul> </p><p> <i>Ultimate Dog Grooming</i> reveals the secrets of top dog groomers. It is packed with valuable expert advice and is the perfect guide for all dog owners and groomers. </p>