'Gettin' er Done' Series with Judy Hudson
Grooming a Shih Tzu in a Teddy Bear Trim
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Judy Hudson is an awarding winning groomer and a popular demonstrator at grooming trade shows. In this lesson, Judy works on an overgrown Shih Tzu. The owner likes it cute -- but not too long. Judy opts for a guard comb trim with slightly fuller legs. She shows you how to quickly work around the dog to create the cute teddy bear style trim.
Judy adores this dog but he is a bit fussy throughout the entire groom. Pay attention to how Judy addresses his actions when he acts up. There is much to be said for persistence and patience.
This video lesson is typical Judy Hudson. As Judy says, universal combs are a great way for 'gettin' er done'. She shows you all her shortcuts to for getting a dog done in the least amount of time. Judy always works with quality, safety and compassion for the pet in mind.
Approximate running time: 37 minutes
In this video you will learn:
- One of the most important things when dealing with guard comb trims
- The bonus when working with the finishing spray
- How to make the dog's expression really pop
- How to hold the head on a dog that does not want the stop area cleaned out
- The best way to trim the underside of the dog
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MINI LESSON!
How to Trim the Head of a Clipped Airedale
with Lisa Leady
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There is definitely a right and a wrong way to trim an Airedale head whether it is a pet dog or show dog. In this Mini Lesson, award-winning stylist Lisa Leady is working on an older pet Airedale. She leads you through the steps of how to get the correct shape for an Airedale's head using clippers, thinning shears and scissors.
Approximate running time:
14 minutes.
Mini Lessons are only available to Members of L2GD.com.
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New Blog from Melissa Verplank
Are You Working Your Rear Off -
But Just Getting By?
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I was having lunch the other day with a couple groomers. One of them was complaining about how hard she was working yet she barely made enough money to scrape by. Does this sound like you?
I was puzzled by this.
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From the Archives!
Preparing for the Holiday Rush
by Melissa Verplank
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Granted it's only September, but this is the perfect time to plan ahead for the upcoming holidays...
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukah and Christmas.
It's time to get those appointments booked NOW!
Approximate running time: 42 minutes
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September 13, 2013
