Introduction To Pet Grooming Flashcards
How many parts does a dogs coat consist of?
2 parts, The guard hair and the undercoat.
What does removing the dead hair off an animal do?
Stimulates circulation, releases necessary oils in the skin, and promotes new hair growth.
Carpal Tunnel
Occurs when the nerve passing through the wrist into the hand is completely compressed.
What are the qualities of an exceptional Groomer?
They are gentle but firm, They deal with how things are not how you think they should be.
Against The Lay
Refers to moving against the coat growth.
All Over
Reefers to clipping the entire body the same length, including the head, face, and tail.
Brush & Bath
An animal that requires brushing, bathing and minor trimming.
Blades
Metal attachments for clippers that come in a different variety of sizes.
Blades
Metal attachments for clippers that come in a different variety of sizes.
Blended Line
No visible line between the coat lengths.
Blending
Using thinning Shears to minimize or eliminate pattern lines.
Breed
A specific kind of dog