Wet & Wild Puppy Grooming, A Complete Training Manual

By Jackie Larocque
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Published: Aug. 19, 2011
Words: 26,337 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465929266

Short description

Grooming is an integral part of the care and maintenance of dogs. Whether you are a professional or a pet owner, Jackie Larocque will guide you step by step in training a puppy the grooming process. Pictures of actual puppies in the program are throughout the book.This process is for all breeds and will make life easier for the puppy, the owner and the groomer.

Extended description

Grooming is an integral part of the health and maintenance of your dog. Teaching dogs about grooming starts when they are puppies, whether it is with a professional groomer or the owner. Jackie Larocque combines her dog training and pet grooming experience to show you a step by step program of teaching puppies the grooming process. This program was refined over five years and has produced confident dogs that accept and like being groomed. You will learn:
How different stages of puppy-hood affect behaviour in the shop. How to introduce grooming equipment in a safe, non-threatening manner.
Training the puppy in a variety of positions and holds. Trouble shooting puppy problems. How to train a puppy every aspect of being groomed, plus marketing strategies for the professional groomer.
Wet & Wild Puppy Grooming is easy to learn for anyone professionally involved with puppies or the owner of a new puppy! Pictures of puppies going through the program are throughout the book, making it easy .. (Read more) Grooming is an integral part of the health and maintenance of your dog. Teaching dogs about grooming starts when they are puppies, whether it is with a professional groomer or the owner. Jackie Larocque combines her dog training and pet grooming experience to show you a step by step program of teaching puppies the grooming process. This program was refined over five years and has produced confident dogs that accept and like being groomed. You will learn:
How different stages of puppy-hood affect behaviour in the shop. How to introduce grooming equipment in a safe, non-threatening manner.
Training the puppy in a variety of positions and holds. Trouble shooting puppy problems. How to train a puppy every aspect of being groomed, plus marketing strategies for the professional groomer.
Wet & Wild Puppy Grooming is easy to learn for anyone professionally involved with puppies or the owner of a new puppy! Pictures of puppies going through the program are throughout the book, making it easy to see the different techniques used.

"I would recommend this book to the professional,novice and puppy owner alike. Not only will you gain some serious puppy knowledge,you'll enjoy the journey as well." Joy Waters, JKL Pet Groomer Training Academy, B.C.

"Your book on puppy grooming is now my bible. I use it on all scared and nervous dogs that come into my shop as well as puppies." Jacqueline Parsons, Essex, UK

"Jackie's book gives new and experienced groomers a leg up on grooming puppies. She pays special attention to safety for both groomer and puppy." Kelli Norris, Shampoodles, Edmond, OK

"Marvelous! It really shows insights to the different personalities and techniques and what to expect. I love it!" Laryssa Pugh, Hound- and Mouser, Creston, B.C.
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puppy, grooming, puppy training, training dogs, puppies care

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