Grooming Tutorial with pics & video's

Adding Color in the salon setting doesnt have to be stressful, it can even be efficent enough of a process that you dont waste valuable time, can keep the cost lower and thus attract more coloring clientele. Here are some tips for Coloring tails in the salon setting. :  #1 Know your dog- be selective about who you choose to apply color to. The scared/shy dog that has handling issues will only resist you and feel worried about the extra handling/restraining involved (you need to prevent dye from touching other areas). be aware of how wiggily/hyper the pet is and your...

Why should you do trims like this? well some will think its ridiculous, and tell you so, but can you believe that the post of this groom on facebook is at 50,000 views? only 5 comments on it being silly/absurd, and it was great way to get my page noticed. Plus if there are pet owners who will let you have creative fun, this helps them to come looking for you!  So you want to try a cut-in pattern like the Armadillo or Pineapple but don't know where to start? Well learn from my mistakes, and gather a few tips...

You can see how the general shape of his head is changed by leaving more hair on the top of his nose(it looked like it had been shaved before), on the sides of ear to create that full round "Mickey Mouse" ear, in front of ears to soften the bat ear look, and legs to finish the cuteness factor to the max

Everyone loved that cute look of flared legs, but some think its a lot of extra work or time to achieve it. It's Not! Once you know how to set the lines, this style can be effectively transitioned to any breed or mix like the one pictured above. see a simple video TOOLS USED: Wahl Berretto cordless clipper(uses 5-1 blades), with blade set to shortest setting(#40), and Wahl stainless steel guard comb- the dark purple one, #4 or 1/4" length was used to blend the short body and SKIM down the legs to set my shape. If your body length...

LOVE ASIAN FUSION??? want to know how to achieve those gorgeous "overseas" trims?? 

​Produced by Olga Zabelinskaya, this magazine's purpose is to share and instruct how to groom in a variety of "modern styles" from all over the world (not just Asian Style, Fusion or Japanese). Each Issue features a different breed/coat type and has 4 photos from groomers showcasing each style (usually different dogs).
Olga has written instructions and visual pictorials showing the lines/shapes, and focal points of each style's body and head. 
PLUS it includes a free DVD with a complete featured groom by Olga.