Judy Hudson is an awarding winning groomer. She is also a popular demonstrator at grooming trade shows. In this lesson, Judy works on Poodle/Bichon mix. This is the same kind of dog we all see in our grooming shops every day. This Teddy Bear trim is one of the most popular trim styles in grooming shops everywhere. But our question is: Can you do this haircut in about a half hour or less?

The dog Judy is working on is an older dog who is a part of the 'full figure' group. Her once thick coat is starting to get thinner in places - it just doesn't have the fullness it once did. As she's aged, she's not as stable and comfortable on the grooming tables as she once was.

Judy shows you how to make this dog look super cute in no time. Judy used mostly clippers to set in this trim. She uses a variety of lengths to accentuate this little dog's structure. On her body, Judy selects a blade that will whittle her waistline while creating overall balance with the haircut. On the legs, Judy chooses a guard comb to leave the legs a bit fuller. To detail out the last few lumps and bumps, she uses scissors and blenders to get a nice smooth finish. She finishes the trim with a cute, Teddy Bear round head style.

In a very short amount of time, this trim is complete. Judy shares with you all her speed grooming tricks to get this old girl on and off the grooming table in about 30 minutes for a complete haircut.

Approximate total running time: 34 minutes 

In this video you will learn:

•  how to use blades and guard combs to quickly set in the trim using bone structure. 
•  why it's important to 'groom for the next appointment'.
•  ways to keep older dogs comfortable and secure on the grooming table.
•  how to tidy up the muzzle coat without trimming it. 
•  how to trim the perfect ear every time in seconds.

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