Suesan Watson is a respected contest stylist and judge who grooms everyday pets, just like you. In this lesson, Sue is working on a dog that arrived sight unseen. When she met this little guy, her jaw dropped and she instantly reached for him. "OMG, he's so flippin' CUTE!" she exclaimed - and that was without a haircut!
This little fuzzball was what every talented stylist dreams about. A little dog that has the potential to be so cute, it could be a stuffed toy!
Sue shows you how to get that plush, soft look on the body. Getting it neat and tidy is important - but that's not the "masterpiece" of this haircut. She wastes no time zeroing in on the key feature of this trim: the head. But before Sue gets started, she does something unconventional with the top of the head to tone down a problem. Once she starts styling the head, the magic happens. By making subtle changes, she creates a huge impact in adorableness.
Sue demonstrates how to get this cute, plush, and cuddly look. She only uses guard combs and straight shears. Throughout the lesson, Sue talks about how to handle Toy dogs. She discusses typical attitudes many bring to the grooming table. Plus, she demonstrates many effective handling tactics that work with our smallest four-legged clients.
Session A: Clipper work, setting the body, and trimming the legs
Session B: Styling the head and finish work
Approximate total running time: 56 minutes
In this video you will learn:
- where to set the pattern line for the head.
- how to deal with a little dog that is fussy for leg work.
- how to style the ears.
- how to stack the coat so the head stays cute long after the dog leaves the salon.
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