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Course Notes

Pet First Aid Kit

Basic Equipment: Grooming Table

Basic Equipment: Grooming Arm and Restraints

Basic Equipment: Clippers

Basic Equipment: Scissors

Basic Equipment: Brush, Combs, Nail Clippers

Preparation for Bathing: Brushing

Preparation for Bathing: Combing

Shampoo and Water Temperature

Shampooing the Head

Rinsing the Head

Finishing Rinsing

Initial Blasting while in the Bath

Out of the Bath and using the Blaster

Drying the Head and Muzzle

Drying the Ears

Drying the Legs, Feet, and Tail

All Dried, Ready for Clipping

Using the Clippers

Beginning to Clip: Back of Neck and body

Clean up as you go

Important Areas on your Dog

Neck and Chest

Ears and Neck

The Importance of using a Comb-Guard

Clipping the Legs

Legs (continued)

Introduction to Clipping the Tummy

Clipping the Tummy: Sitting up

Armpits, Groin, and Tummy: Lying Down

Armpits, Groin, and Tummy: Other Side

Scissoring the right Front paw

Trimming (scissoring) in between the Pads

Trimming (scissoring) the left front paw

Scissoring (Tidying) the back of the Right Front Leg

Scissoring (Tidying) the Back of the Left Front Leg

Scissoring the Back Left Foot

Back Paws and between the Pads

Trimming the Bottom and the Back Legs

Body: Left and Right Sides

Scissoring the Tail

Scissoring the Head – Part One

Scissoring the Head – Part Two

Introduction to Scissoring the Ears

Scissoring the Left Ear

Scissoring the Right Ear

Finishing Touches

Congratulations!

Removing Mats

Nail Clipping

Removing Ear Hair