{"id":8824,"date":"2019-01-25T10:02:20","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T15:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=8824"},"modified":"2019-01-25T10:02:20","modified_gmt":"2019-01-25T15:02:20","slug":"4-rules-you-must-follow-when-grooming-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/4-rules-you-must-follow-when-grooming-a-dog","title":{"rendered":"4 Rules You MUST Follow When Grooming a Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]<em>QC Pet Studies graduate Casey Bechard works as a full-time dog groomer and shop manager at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.offleashgrooming.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Off The Leash Pet Grooming<\/a>\u00a0in Regina, Canada. Today, she shares her insights on common dog owner grooming mistakes she witnesses at her salon!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]I believe there are some rules that are just a given when grooming a dog. Then, there are some rules that you\u2019ll make for yourself. Once you start finding your groove in dog grooming, the process will come naturally. But there will be things that you cannot do. One day, you will have to reflect on the things you do to make each groom go smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of my rules that I follow when grooming from day to day.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/4-rules-you-must-follow-when-grooming-a-dog\/#1_Consider_Safety_When_Grooming_a_Dog\" >1.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Consider Safety When Grooming a Dog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/4-rules-you-must-follow-when-grooming-a-dog\/#2_Brushing_the_Dogs_Coat_Out\" >2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brushing the Dog&#8217;s Coat Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/4-rules-you-must-follow-when-grooming-a-dog\/#3_Tips_for_Grooming_Senior_dogs\" >3.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Tips for Grooming Senior dogs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/4-rules-you-must-follow-when-grooming-a-dog\/#4_Dealing_with_Anxiety_Special_Needs_Dogs\" >4.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Dealing with Anxiety &amp; Special Needs Dogs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/4-rules-you-must-follow-when-grooming-a-dog\/#Every_dog_is_different\" >Every dog is different!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Consider_Safety_When_Grooming_a_Dog\"><\/span>1.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Consider Safety When Grooming a Dog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most important part of every groom is to make sure both you and the dog are safe. For the dogs, you must make sure that they aren\u2019t going to fall off the table, that they\u2019re not unsupervised on the table for too long, or that the noose isn\u2019t too tight. Basically, just make them comfortable for the whole groom. Be conscious of where your clippers and scissors are when cutting. You never know when the dog is going to make a sudden movement! There is so much to consider in terms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/01\/5-ways-pet-first-aid-can-save-dog-grooming-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safety for the dog<\/a>, and you, as the groomer, are responsible for that.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8826&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Now for you, you need to make sure the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/dog-behavior-cheat-sheet-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog is nice and friendly<\/a> before starting the groom. Make sure your table is at the height you need it to be so you\u2019re not slouching and hurting your back. Hold all your tools properly because, believe it or not, if you\u2019re doing it wrong or if your scissors don\u2019t fit your fingers properly, your grooms will not be the best they can be! So always make sure you got the right dog grooming tools and that you\u2019re using them properly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Brushing_the_Dogs_Coat_Out\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brushing the Dog&#8217;s Coat Out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This one is kind of a rule I have made for myself and something my mentor always told me to do. When clipping a dog\u2019s coat, always pick up your brush and brush the hairs down. It will show you places you may have missed or uneven spots. It will seriously be your best friend when you\u2019re just starting outand even years into the business.<\/p>\n<p>Even before I start clipping, I\u2019ll brush out the coat and run my hands through it to see if there are any mats or anything else in the fur. It also just makes your blades go through the coat way better when it\u2019s not all knotted up and you\u2019re pulling on the skin. But in some cases, the mats or knots won\u2019t brush out, and you\u2019ll have to shave them out anyway.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tips_for_Grooming_Senior_dogs\"><\/span>3.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Tips for Grooming Senior dogs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you get to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2019\/01\/the-beginners-guide-to-grooming-senior-dogs-dog-grooming-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">groom your first senior dog<\/a>, you\u2019ll be thankful I am writing this paragraph. Older dogs are going to need a lot more of your attention and care. From the moment they walk through the doors, they are your responsibility![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8833&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]Senior dogs often come with some health problems, so I always ask the owner how the dog is doing. I\u2019ll ask if there is anything I need to know before I start grooming them. From there, I just take my time with the dog to make sure they are not too stressed out with the whole process. Most likely, the high velocity of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/03\/choosing-the-best-hair-dryer-for-dog-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hair dryer<\/a> will be your enemy when it comes to older dogs.<\/p>\n<p>Be careful if they start freaking out on you and check that they\u2019re not about to have a seizure. Take breaks if you need. I also kennel dry some dogs so they can relax before the grooming starts. Taking your time and being aware of the dog is honestly the most important part of grooming senior dogs.<\/p>\n<p>Senior dogs do take some time to groom. They can be touchy and may not be able to stand for long periods of time. So know the dog you\u2019re grooming and know when it\u2019s had enough. If anything does happen during the groom (ex. I couldn\u2019t dry him fully by hand or he was sitting down frequently), I mention it to the client. When they know that the dog had a hard time during the appointment, they\u2019ll be aware if the dog seems a bit stressed out still from the experience or if they\u2019re sore the next day. It\u2019s always a good idea to tell the owner about their pup\u2019s spa day, good or bad![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8829&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Dealing_with_Anxiety_Special_Needs_Dogs\"><\/span>4.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Dealing with Anxiety &amp; Special Needs Dogs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When grooming, you\u2019ll most definitely see dogs with anxiety. You\u2019ll learn to identify the elements they need a hand with. Anxiety in dogs is very common\u2014we see it every day. Some dogs show it more than others, while others just hide in a corner until their owners pick them up again. Whichever the case may be, always be aware of it.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of times, we will see it in bigger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/07\/groom-newly-rescued-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dogs that haven\u2019t been groomed before<\/a>, have had very little grooming experience, or once had a bad experience. Whichever it may be, take your time. Talk to the dog, and make him feel comfortable. Ensure the grooming process is quick while also doing a good job.<\/p>\n<p>I have groomed dogs with one eye, dogs that are blind, a dog that had 3 legs, a dog that just had back surgery, etc. There are all these potential dogs you could be grooming, and they all need different things from you. What I normally do when I\u2019m drying a dog is think about how I\u2019m going to handle them. I think about how I am going to make their grooming process better, and make sure I help them out.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;8827&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]With a blind dog, you always want to talk to them so they know where you are at all times. They can get freaked out if you suddenly come up behind them with a brush or any other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2019\/01\/the-dog-owners-guide-to-home-dog-grooming-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grooming equipment<\/a>. So just make sure they are never scared. Same goes with almost every other dog that needs a little bit more reassurance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Every_dog_is_different\"><\/span>Every dog is different!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing how to groom each dog to their specific needs is important. You will get there. But most importantly, remember that safety is number one. If you do not feel safe while around a certain dog or grooming environment, you have the right to say, \u201cI do not feel comfortable grooming this dog.\u201d And remember that senior dogs are not scary to groom. They just take a lot more focus and attention. I hope you are challenged in a way that is good for you as a professional dog groomer.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]Are there any grooming rules missing from this list? Let us know in a comment![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 align=\"center\">Want to learn professional dog grooming? 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