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Basic Handling Techniques for
Small, Medium, Large and Special Needs Dogs
with Michell Evans, ICMG, NCMG
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This is a great lesson for a novice groomer or anyone that struggles with winning the trust and cooperation of a dog. Michell Evans is a highly skilled pet stylist with a lifetime of grooming experience. Michell is also an experienced teacher in the dog grooming profession. She has traveled extensively with her business, The Grooming Tutor, coaching and teaching pet lovers around the world.
In this lesson for L2GD, Michell walks you through the basics of pet handling on multiple dogs. She shows you typical holds any pet professional will need to use when grooming a dog. Michell also discusses the importance of a safety loop and how to adjust it correctly.
She starts with small, medium and large pets plus a large dog with some physical limitations. She focuses on a number of areas while working with all dogs.
- winning the trust of the pet while on the grooming table
- keeping the dog comfortable
- keeping the dog safe
- keeping the pet handler safe as they work on the dog
If you are a fresh to the grooming world, or have inexperienced staff that could use some basic training on pet handling, this is the video for you!
Approximate total running time: 30 minutes
In this video you will learn:
- how to lift a pet of any size onto a grooming table.
- why it's so important to always use a safety loop on a dog.
- how to support a dog while lifting its paws.
- how to get a dog to stand vs sit on a grooming table.
- how to teach a dog to turn around when in a confined space such as the grooming table or bath tub.
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Video Lessons on the Site
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Many of our Learn2GroomDogs.com members have requested a single list of all available titles for easy reference. You can download a master list by clicking the logo at right.
You will find videos listed by category and Training Partner. This master list can serve as a training guide by allowing you to keep track of titles you have watched.
The list is updated regularly. Download your copy today. The PDF file is free to distribute.
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Learn2GroomDogs.com has many benefits that come along with being a member, including:
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- over 350 of HOW TO groom videos from the best teachers in the business. You will learn from the top training partners from across the country.
- new videos are added every week featuring an amazing cast of professionals.
- streamed videos right to your desktop and available 24 hours a day.
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There is something for everyone from beginning groomer to seasoned pet stylist. You will also find cat grooming videos, creative styling lessons, business building topics and product reviews.
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MINI LESSON!
Carding Sporting Dog Coats for Beginners
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Award winning pet stylist, Judy Hudson guides you through the steps of carding a sporting dog coat. Carding is the correct way to prepare this type of coat to keep the coat soft, shiny and laying close to the body. It also promotes healthy skin and coat. Judy shows you how easy it is to get started using this technique.
Approximate running time:
6 minutes.
Mini Lessons are only available to Members of L2GD.com.
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NEW BLOG from Melissa Verplank
Updating Logos
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How many of you have been in business for more than 10 years? How about 20? When is the last time you took a good hard look at your company's logo? Is it out of date? Tired? Could it use an update? Logos can become dated just like fashion trends or hairstyles. Sometimes you just need to go through your closet and clean house....
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From the Archives!
Unique Braid Work on a
Standard Poodle
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Lori Craig is best known for her creative styling. So how does she get creative with her own show standard poodle? Pandora, her personal pet, is in show coat. Guess what? She also has a habit of pulling out all of the band work that protects her top knot. Of course Lori has found a creative solution.
Estimated Run Time: 14 minutes
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Grooming TIP of the WEEK!
When working with pets feet, always keep it as low to the table as you possible can.
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