Lakeland Terrier Clipped Pet Trim
The Lakeland terrier is the smallest of the long-legged terriers. They wear a wire outer coat …
clippers
Clipp-Aid: What Is It?
Groomers all over the world are asking questions about the new product Clipp-Aid. Does Clipp-Aid bring dull blades back to life? Is it harmless when exposed to humans and pets? With all the chemicals groomers use, is Clipp-Aid safe to use in my salon? The answer to all these questions is “Yes.”
The Damage to a Dropped Clipper
We all hold our breath when we drop a clipper, because we hope it still runs when we pick it off the floor. Our clipper is one of the most important tools, so we have to take care of it. We do our monthly maintenance…
Are You a Victim of Gritty Blades?
Gritty blades are the result of the sharpener not taking the time to clean the blade thoroughly after it’s sharpened. Grit sticks to a blade after it’s taken off the sharpening wheel, because it’s “magnetized” from the metal-to-metal contact on the spinning wheel.
The Poodle
The Poodle is one of the few breeds that has many styles that adhere to breed …
Pet Styling Tips From Andis Grooming Ambassador Kendra Otto
If your poodle’s feet get shaved, it is important to follow the correct pattern on the feet. Kendra Otto, Andis grooming ambassador prefers the ProClip Pulse Ion Adjustable Blade Clipper: “The 5-in-1 adjustable blades offers versatility. Lighter colored, red and apricot poodles have very sensitive skin, so be sure to keep blades running cool and you might want to use a 10 or 15 blade on their feet. For dark poodles, a 15 or 30 blade will work well.”
Bichon Frise Profile Trim
The Bichon Frise, easily recognizable by his plumed tail and powder puff appearance, is at the …
Proper Clipper Technique
“Hi Mrs. Evans. I had the opportunity to attend your Speed Grooming with Style class at Groom Expo West. You mentioned proper dog clipping technique but did not elaborate. I am a new teacher at a local grooming school. I find it difficult to explain proper clipping techniques to the students. Do you have any words of wisdom?” – Rhonda L.
Hi Rhonda. Proper clipper technique is taken for granted.
Standard Poodle in a Dutch
Retro Poodle patterns seem to be making a come back. Although Poodle styles change and evolve, …
Standard Poodle Teddy
Poodles and Doodles make up a large portion of our regular Bread & Butter client list. …
How to Make Your Blades Fly Through Coat
Today, blade manufacturers are painting blades with a certain kind of paint to make them glide through coat. When the blades are used for an extended period of time, the paint starts to flake off because dog hair is very coarse and aggressive. These paint chips are hard to get out of the coat, short of washing the dog again.
Preventing Clipper Cord Problems
Some groomers have been experiencing cord problems with clippers that have voltage converters on the end of the cord. These converters adapt 120 volts AC to DC current that runs your clipper. DC motors have more torque and seem to hold speed better in tough coat. Because of the extra weight of some of these cords, they break and short out right behind the clipper.