Grooming book evaluation
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Chris
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Grooming book evaluation
Just looking for something to dip my toe in the water and start to read about practical styles that clients would look for.
I saw this book at Clipper World about trims for dogs in family settings:
http://www.clipperworld.com.au/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=364
And this book that says it is good for beginner to advanced:
http://www.clipperworld.com.au/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=209
Do people think these are good books just to dip my toe in the water and get a bit of an idea of the theory side of things?
I saw this book at Clipper World about trims for dogs in family settings:
http://www.clipperworld.com.au/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=364
And this book that says it is good for beginner to advanced:
http://www.clipperworld.com.au/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=209
Do people think these are good books just to dip my toe in the water and get a bit of an idea of the theory side of things?
snaggywoo- Location : Newcastle, NSW
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Re: Grooming book evaluation
2 very good books to have. Notes from the Grooming Table is often called "The Bible" amongst groomers
Chris- Location : Canberra, Australia
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Re: Grooming book evaluation
Ah... A grooming bible. Just what I need.
Thanks again Chris
Thanks again Chris
snaggywoo- Location : Newcastle, NSW
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Re: Grooming book evaluation
Hi Snaggywoo.
Be aware that for rarer breeds, if you have a day or two's notice then check online on breed specific websites for grooming tips.
For example, I have a curly coated retriever, which if you groomed it as per "the bible" would leave his coat in an unshowable condition for a week or so.
Be aware that for rarer breeds, if you have a day or two's notice then check online on breed specific websites for grooming tips.
For example, I have a curly coated retriever, which if you groomed it as per "the bible" would leave his coat in an unshowable condition for a week or so.
Brendan- Location : Sydney
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Are you talking for pet grooming or show grooming?Brendan wrote:For example, I have a curly coated retriever, which if you groomed it as per "the bible" would leave his coat in an unshowable condition for a week or so.
Chris- Location : Canberra, Australia
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If you will be grooming any show dogs the owner should tell you. Notes is a good beginner book and that book is for pet trims. It will tell you handstrip or pet trim.
If you will be getting alot of mix breeds the theory of five is also good. It makes alot of sense and you can figure trims out more sensibly. I go on the Nash Academy site to get trim info too. They don't have many on but the few I have found pack a helluva punch for pet trims. They look good and keep their shape longer. They make sense to me too, go figure.
If you will be getting alot of mix breeds the theory of five is also good. It makes alot of sense and you can figure trims out more sensibly. I go on the Nash Academy site to get trim info too. They don't have many on but the few I have found pack a helluva punch for pet trims. They look good and keep their shape longer. They make sense to me too, go figure.
jonna- Location : Pennsylvania, USA
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Notes is really good, and poodle Bible would be Poodle clipping and grooming by Shirlee Kalstone
CoatCutter- Forum Administrator
- Location : Sydney, Australia
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We have both of these books in our salon and if you do go and do any training they would probably want you to have either both or at least one of them. Cheers
juliejohnson- Location : Engadine
Posts : 24
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I went ahead and ordered both books (Theory of Five and Notes) as well as the first and 2nd edition of the Doggy Dooz DVDs so I have lots of reading to do
Yes I figure I'll get the most from hands on training once I have read and digested those books.
Thanks again for all the suggestions so I know I am on the right track. My poor pooch Honey spent the weekend getting "examined" as I read. Funny...she gave me a look after a while as if to say "cut it out and just leave me alone!" lol!
Yes I figure I'll get the most from hands on training once I have read and digested those books.
Thanks again for all the suggestions so I know I am on the right track. My poor pooch Honey spent the weekend getting "examined" as I read. Funny...she gave me a look after a while as if to say "cut it out and just leave me alone!" lol!
snaggywoo- Location : Newcastle, NSW
Posts : 248
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