Stage 2 - A Groomer's Toolbox Flashcards by Caitlin Taggart

What does SPM Stand for?

Strokes per minute

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Name 3 benefits and 1 drawback of clipper vacuuming systems

It keeps blades and clippers cooler for longer,
Vacuum suction helps blades to work faster by clearing the blades,
It picks up particles of dirt, dust, and hair, that would otherwise be in the air

But it is not silent, so it may disturb the animal

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What indicates the size of shears that you will use when grooming a clients pet?

The area of the coat you are working on, the size of your hands, and the larger the dog the longer the shears,

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What are the three main types of shears you will use as a groomer

Straight, curved, and thinning

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What is the most effective method of ridding a pet of skunk odors

A pint of hydrogen peroxide, 1/8th cup baking soda, and one teaspoon dishwashing soap in a tepid bath with pH-balanced shampoo

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What is the fasted method of drying a pet?

High-velocity drying

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What it comes to clipper blades what do numbers represent:

The higher the number, the more hair it removes, and the finer the cut.

The lower the number the more air that will be left on the dogs coat

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Clipping against the grain of a dog’s hair will cause

more hair to be taken off than intended

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Never leave a pet alone on a table or in a tub and:

always keep at least one hand on the pet at all times

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Shedding and carding tools are specifically designed to

combat the mounds of fluffy undercoat

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An electric clipper is an essential tool for the majority of the dogs you will groom. Dogs that will require a cut include:

Poodles, shih tsu’s, Maltese, and Bichon frise

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Why is is important for a pet owner to comb and brush their pet? (3 reasons)

The pet becomes familiar with grooming, it becomes a bonding time, and it helps the shedding process

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___ should be avoided in colognes and scented conditioners because it can severely dry out a pet’s skin.

Alcohol

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How is carding beneficial to the animal?

It clears the hair follicles of dead hair so that new hair can grow in

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What is the difference between consumer and professional hair clippers?

Professional clippers are rated for over 3500+ hours of use. Consumer clippers will not clip as efficiently as professional clippers, and Professional clippers use rotary motors that produce 30-35 lbs of torque.

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When you drop a clipper blades, you must:

Send it to a sharpener

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What things do you look for when choosing a comb?

Long teeth are used for long hair, wide-spaced teeth are used for thick coats, and finely-spaced teeth are used for thin, fine, soft, and silky coats.

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Professional groomers usually use their clippers on wet dogs? T or F

False

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The comb must be used gently on cats because

They have fragile physiques.

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What is true when looking at the anatomy of a pair of sheers?

You will use your thumb and ring finger to operate the sheers

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Name 3 statements regarding the use of clipper blades

The #30 blade is used with snap on combs
Clipper blades are interchangeable between different clipper manufacturers
The 4F blade will leave the hair at 3/8”

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What is the most popular type of nail clipper?

Pliers style

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What is called the surgical blade because it cuts the fur extremely close?

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What material is best for grooming combs due to its strength and ability to be sanitized?

Metal

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The clippers you invest in and use primarily during your grooming career should have which features?

They are quiet as possible They have a very long cord or are cordless They have two speeds They are not trimmers

Mats may contain

Guard hairs, loose hair from the undercoat, and debris like foxtails and burrs

Which dryer is a high speed dryer that is placed on a short or tall stand that you can aim at the intended anatomical areas of the pet you are drying?

Stand or heat-element dryer

What is the term for excessive shedding that occurs in dogs with undercoats?

Blowing coat

What is the most common brush that a groomer will use on her clients pets?

Wire slicker brush

What is the benefit of cordless clippers? What is the downside?

No worries in finding and outlet or tripping on over a cord; the charge may not carry through the entire grooming job

Who is primarily responsible for the everyday upkeep of combing and brushing to help keep the pet from tangles and mats?

The pet owner

Snap on combs are best used with a

#30 blade

One benefit of the shedding blade is that:

It coaxes the undercoat hair out instead of cutting it, thus saving the guard coat

Which is not true concerning the coat removal of a badly matted dog?

Compared to dematting, coat removal is cruel and painful.

Which attachments assist your clipper in achieving the desired length?

Blades or clipper combs

Dull or dirty blades cause

Dragging or uneven clipping, shorten the life of your blades, cost time

While you are learning to use clippers, you should work on

Your own dog or a friend's dog to get a feel of the clipper

Which type of shampoo works by absorbing dirt, grease, and oils?

Waterless shampoo

Just like humans who are left-handed or right-handed, dogs are handed and have a preferred side they favor and lie on. T or F

True

Conditioners work by

closing, sealing, and smoothing the hair shafts preventing moisture from escaping the coat. preventing static electricity

Which tools can you use to break up a mat?

Mat rake, v-rake, comb Not scissors

What do the mat splitter, mat rake, and mat comb have in common

They have very sharp blades that can injure the groomer or the animal if not properly used.

The top coat of a pet's hair is called

Guard coat

Name 3 facts that are true about shedding

All pets shed aside from hairless varieties, dogs with undercoats shed excessively, and dogs shed constantly, with the bulk of shedding in the spring and fall.

What is not a typical method of use for a shedding blade?

As a dematting tool

What is a typical method of use of a shedding blade

open as a long strip of metal, on cats, on horses

What is a rough cut?

A round of clipping that occurs before a bath

Using snap on combs is the easiest way to created an even, long, single length of hair along the dog's coat. T or F

True

Poodles shed considerably less than Labradors and Dalmatians. T or F

True

Cleaning of clipper blades with a toothbrush and cleaning spray should be done:

between clients' pets

When caring for your shears, you should never

put them away wet

While humans have __ olfactory receptors, dogs have ___ receptors.

5 million, 220 million

How do you tell if all a pets mats and tangles have been removed.

You can run a fine tooth comb through it without hitting a snag.

When removing a blade from a clipper you should never

Remove the screws from the blade.

"Flea season" occurs during what times of the year?

Spring and summer months

Smooth coated dogs are best served with what brushes

Rubber curry and hound glove

A 5-in-1 coolant spray does what?

Cools the blades, sharpens the blades, cleans the blades, but does not disinfect the blades.

Brand new stripping knifes should be dulled so that:

they do not cut the animal's guard hairs

Impacted hair follicles can result from:

constant clipping of the coat instead of carding

Which of the following is a benefit of the pet owner brushing their pet?

They bond with their pet, it helps rid the dog of dirt, debris, and excessive hair, and it stimulates the nerves under the top layer of the skin which promotes cell regeneration and hair growth.

Dogs such as shih tzu and the Lhasa apso who are drop coated

only have on hair per follicle, don't have an undercoats, and have less dander and are thus less allergenic

Which factors contribute to matting

debris and dander, compression, and friction

Which of the following is the prototype for consumer shedding blades?

The comb aspect of a #40 clipper blades

Pets that require a lot of brushing and combing maintenance on the owner's part are ___

Long-haired pets

What do you have to do when you drop a pair of shears?

Have them taken to a sharpener

What are the benefits of carding?

Healthy hair grows into the coat without becoming tangled or impacted by dead hair, removal of the dead hair allows the guard coat to lie flat, benefits some dogs with an undercoat

What happens when a mat becomes wet?

It tightens uncomfortably and pulls even more of the pet's skin

Name basic grooming tools and one non-essential grooming tool

Tubs, clippers, blades, and clipper combs, nail clippers and styptic powder A clipper vac is non-essential

What is carding?

Carding is a process of removing undercoat, which helps the guard coat to lie flat against the body and prevents impacted hair follicles

Mats are caused when the coat is allowed to become tangled. When those tangles become wet and then dry the tangles for a tight mass of hair. T or F

True

Which breeds are most susceptible to mats?

Maltese, poodle, yorkie

The grooming loop / slip helps make the dog feel secure and if it is on a leash so that the dog will remain on the grooming table. T or F

True

Styptic powder is used to pack a nail to stop any bleeding if the nail is quicker while the nails are trimmed. T or F

True

What should a groomer know about static electricity?

It is caused by wind and dry air One treatment is to use leave-in conditioner Lifts the lighter thinner coat and it becomes tangled.