How to Clip and Scissor your Dog at Home Safely
A step-by-step course to help you to Clip and Scissor your Dog at Home Safely, by Julie Hamilton Hindle
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 : Hands-on Check
FREE PREVIEWPreparation 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
Getting Ready for Clipping
FREE PREVIEWUsing 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
Review of Scissors
FREE PREVIEWScissoring 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