Obtaining a Smooth Comb Cut
When an owner advises that they only want a little taken off their cat’s coat, it …
Techniques
The Modified Continental Clip
The Modified Continental Clip, or MCC, is also known as the Historically Correct Continental, or HCC. …
Hand-Scissored Precious Pomeranian
Pomeranians are a fun, spunky little breed. As groomers, we see them in all shapes, sizes, …
Doodle Dandy
If you’re like me, you have a few doodle clients that have easy coats to maintain—thinner, less undercoat …
Stay Golden, Pony Boy
Golden Retrievers are one of the most common breeds we see as professional groomers, but proper …
Grooming the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
A medium–sized, scruffy–looking hunting breed, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is not a frequent visitor to most …
Heads up: Quick, Cute & Maintenance-Free
We all have those days when we are so busy that we don’t have time to …
Fun & Functional Asian-Style Trim
Asian–style trims don’t have to be difficult to execute or hard to maintain. This article demonstrates …
Cute Faces in a Snap
I would be embarrassed to tell you how long it used to take me to create a …
Rockin’ the Retro
The Retro trim is a current-day version of the classic Dutch clip with some added-in modern …
Grooming the Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is one of America’s most popular and intelligent dog breeds. It is an …
Wrapping & Holding Techniques for Fearful Dogs
Muzzle–free and restraint–free grooming are gaining momentum in our industry and are an important sign of …