No Ear Plucking!
by Barbara Bird CMG Contrary to what you may have been taught, requested, or commanded in the past, the current advice from veterinary dermatologists is that plucking ear hair can…
Techniques
Styling the Bedlington Terrier
with Sue Zecco NCMG of Super Styling Sessions The Bedlington Terrier is one of the most difficult breeds to learn to groom. They are very different from all other breed…
An Eye for Detail: Thinning Shears
by Jodi Murphy NCMG www.jodimurphy.net Thinning shears are one of the most difficult tools to buy. Some groomers call them “thinning shears” while others say “blenders.” Manufacturers have started to…
German Trim on a Standard Poodle
by Christina Pawlosky CMG, National Training Manager of Oster® Professional Products Over the years some of my biggest wins were showing and grooming Poodles. Even now I love grooming Poodles.…
Styling the Bichon Frise Puppy
by Jay Scruggs, originally published in eGroomer Journal Fall 2012 Let’s start by understanding the Bichon Frise and the desired look…
The Traditional Teddy Bear Head by Jodi Murphy
The Teddy Bear head style has been around for many years. Sometimes it is easier said than done. Here are easy steps to get those cute little mixed breed heads…
The American Cocker Spaniel Head Piece by Jodi Murphy
It wasn’t until I started working with breeders and competing in the grooming contest ring that I really understood how much detail work there is in perfecting the American Cocker…
Head & Tail Styles with Jodi Murphy, Part 2
In Part 2 Jodi Murphy discusses Tail Styles beginning with The Flag Tail. First, hold the entire tail in your hand and trim the excess coat off the tip of the…
Head & Tail Styles with Jodi Murphy Part 1
This is my Shih Tzu client, “Curt.” He is a personal favorite to groom. He has a beautiful coat. His head has nice straight hair and that’s why I chose…