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The Professional's
Guide to Dog Grooming
Laureen Osborne CMG
In her book, The Professional’s Guide to Dog Grooming, author and certified dog groomer, Laureen Osborne looks at ways to give your business an “edge” over the competition. By providing what she calls “personalized service” to customers and communicating more effectively, Laureen helps you build a loyal, year-round clientele. She inspires you to reach your financial goals and gives you the knowledge and confidence to create a successful dog grooming business.
Your most important asset is your health - without it, you won’t succeed: you will learn how to protect your health so you can continue to work and be happy. Laureen includes ways to avoid injury and safety procedures to follow in your grooming shop. The section on basic first aid for dogs will prepare you to deal with any emergency.
Novice groomers often don’t have the experience or knowledge to judge the temperament of their four-legged customers. Laureen teaches you how to interpret dog behavior and body language. This will help you handle even the most difficult dogs. She shares her method of grooming, which emphasizes a more gentle, humane approach. This method will reduce your stress, and the stress of the dogs in your care, which will allow you to relax and enjoy grooming.
Learn the best way to brush, clip nails, dry a dog and remove skunk odor. Also included: grooming tips for terriers (Miniature Schnauzer, Westie), non-sporting breeds (Poodle and Bichon Frise), and sporting breeds (American Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever).
For anyone thinking of becoming a professional dog groomer or anyone already in the business, this book is a must-read.
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