Award-winning pet stylist, Amy Triezenberg, shows you how to modify the trim for a pet Airedale. It is nice and easy for the owners to keep up - yet still makes the dog look like it should.  This grooming lesson is full of super details.  Amy does an excellent job breaking this entire haircut down so it is easy for you to understand - and apply.

Amy uses a #7F blade to set the body length.  As she sets the pattern, she shows you where to place the lines using the dog's structure.  The blended areas need to be invisible.  Amy shows you how to quickly and easily transition the shorter clipped coat into the longer furnishings.  She also shows you a great shortcut using guard combs on the legs to shape them.  By doing this, it greatly reduces the amount of time it takes to scissor the legs perfectly.

As Amy says, "It is very important to get the face right - Terriers are all about expression."  She walks you through the details of trimming the pet Airedale Terrier head to get the correct style, shape, and expression.

Many of Amy's techniques can be used with other long legged Terriers.  Breeds such as the Welsh, Wire Fox, Lakeland, and even Schnauzers are all similar.  Make sure you're familiar with the breed standards of each one.  There are minor differences, especially with the heads.  However, if you can groom the Airedale well, you can groom many of the other similar breeds.

This full lesson runs just over an hour in length.  We have broken it into sections for easier viewing.  This entire lesson is absolutely packed with great information.  You'll be able to get your pet Airedales resembling the breed standard - even if they are clipper cut AND you only see them a few times a year!