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27 Cards in this Set
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Natural Bristle Brush |
-Has bristles that are softer, gentler and less likely to cause static electricity -All purpose brush designed to smooth hair and distribute natural oils to the coat |
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Pin Brush |
-Used for long haired breeds, heavy double coated breeds -Help to detangle long tangle prone coats -Work well on hard wire coats for an overall brushing |
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Slicker Brush |
-Has densely set wire teeth effective at removing mats and dead coat from long, wire and curly coats -Efficiently remove large amounts of dead hair |
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Rubber Curry Brush |
-Used to remove dead coat from short haired coats -Perfect for smooth coats because they polish the coat and remove dead hair -Rubber bristles are gentle on skin
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Fine/Medium/Wide Toothed Comb |
-Fine and Medium are best for soft, silky and medium textured hair -Work through the coat to remove tangles -Wide toothed better for thick, dense coats - serve same purpose -Sometimes called greyhound comb |
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Mat Comb/Mat Splitter |
-Specifically designed to remove mats in long and curly coats -They break up the mat - using a spray will help |
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Groomer Bands |
-Used to make a top knot in the dogs fur |
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Mat or Undercoat Rake |
-Used for Medium-Long haired dogs -Used for double coated breeds -To properly use this brush, pull it along the grain of the coat, in a sweeping motion |
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Nail Clippers |
-Different types: guillotine, scissor, and plyer |
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Shedding Blade |
-Used to shed off dead hair of short coated dogs, also used to shed water off of coats |
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Muzzle |
-Muzzles are used to prevent the dog from biting you. Muzzles can be very helpful when you are clipping nails or cleaning ears. There are different types and sizes of muzzles - so make sure you pick the right one -Muzzles should be used ONLY when necessary |
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Kennel Lead |
-Kennel leads are used as a collar and a lead in one. Just slip over the dogs head and lead then through the grooming facility. |
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Flea Comb |
-Flea combs are used to comb through dogs fur to get rid of dead fleas and eggs. Once the dog has had a flea bath (while the animal is still wet) simply comb the fur with this - cleaning out as you go. |
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Hound Glove |
-Gloves that slip over your hand -Covered on one side with bristles -Used on smooth coated breeds to remove dead hair efficiently -Brightens and shines the coat |
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Shears |
-Shearing scissors come in a variety of sizes and shapes -Used to trim dog fur |
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Grooming Arm |
-Attaches to grooming table -Usd to hold dogs head up while they are on the table |
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Grooming Loop |
-Attaches to grooming arm -Used to restrain dog while on grooming table |
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Stripping Knife |
-Used on specific breeds to 'strip" coats -Often used on terriors |
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Tub Restraint |
-A restraint that attaches to the tub by suction cup -Used to hold dog in the tub while you groom it hands free |
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Clipper |
-Clippers are used to clip a dog's coat -Usually have detachable blades |
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Clipper Blade |
-Blade that comes in various sizes, used to trim dog fur -Attaches to clippers |
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Pet Trimmer or Finisher |
-Small compact clipper -Used for finishing job -Also used for hard to reach places on dog -Usually don't have an exchangeable blade |
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Groomer Apron |
-Used to keep your clothes clean when grooming or washing a dog |
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Dental Paste |
-Used to clean dog's teeth -Usually flavored so dogs won't mind the taste -Many commercial pastes on the market |
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Dental Brush |
-Used to clean dogs teeth -Finger brushes are useful |
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Clipper Coolant |
-Spray to help keep your clippers cool while operating |
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Thinning Shears |
-Scissors that thin out the coat |
