The Cat Grooming Guide [Plastic Comb]

Sam Kohl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 27, 2004

It is estimated that 65 million cats are ketp as pets in the United States. Many cat owners are unaware of the need to have their pet cats professionally groomed, not only to enhance their beauty but to keep them healthy as well.

In The Cat Grooming Guide, grooming industry expert, Sam Kohl, argues that the cat market is one that groomers should not miss out on. Its vast size and the devotion of cat owners to their pets makes this a very lucrative source of untapped income for the professional groomer. By learning the grooming skills and marketing techniques presented in this book, ever pet stylist can make a significant impact on thier business' bottom line.

With 152 pages, 201 all new illustrations and drawings, the new 2nd Edition of this grooming classic has been rewritten, completely reillustrated and formatted for ease of use while grooming.

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About the Author

Sam Kohl, the former director (1965-2000) of the New York School of Dog Grooming, has been active in all phases of the pet industry since 1949. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of the Pet Industry, the American Dog Groomers Guild, Ltd., and the International Dog Education Association in Japan.

Mr. Kohl judged the very first national dog grooming contest in the United States. He represented the grooming industry on the New York City Board of Education Animal Advisory Commission.

He established the AARONCO Pet Products Company in 1987, designing and manufacturing innovative tools to improve the life of the groomer/stylist.

Other books written by Mr. Kohl include: All About Dog Shows; Boarding Kennel Management; and the grooming industry "bible," The All Breed Dog Grooming Guide, the text used by most grooming schools around the world to train their students.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 152 pages
• Publisher: AARONCO (February 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964607263
• ISBN-13: 978-0964607262
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #670,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Cats > Care & Health

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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great info for cat lovers who think cats can't be groomed!, October 16, 1998

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[e-mail] kathy champion (vineland new jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cat Grooming Guide (Plastic Comb)

Although I haven't extensively read this book, a copy was shown to me by a cat breeder. I looked up areas that I know are problems for cat owners. My business is grooming cats, and clients always ask the same questions; this book uses many of the techniques that I have used in 9 yrs of grooming cats. nice pictures, too!

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Obviously not a cat person, May 31, 2004

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"pjboxall" (Greenville, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cat Grooming Guide (Plastic Comb)

I was extremely disappointed when I got this book, especially considering all the high marks from groomers it received. The drawings (no photo references) are generally pointless and unprofessional. The grooming information is weak and the handling info is basically non-existent. From the viewpoint of a cat lover/owner and cat rescue volunteer, the author should stick to dogs. Unfortunately, this appears to be the only cat grooming guide available at the moment. However, I suggest looking into some good cat behavior books (such as "The cat who cried for help" by Dr. Nicholas Dodman (he also wrote a wonderful book on canine behavior, "The dog who loved too much") or "PetSpeak: Share Your Pet's Secret Language" by the editors of Pets) to help with cat handling. Whether you're a pet owner or professional groomer, knowing how the cat is going to react is vital for your's and the cat's safety.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars If You want to learn to groom cats - DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!, January 19, 2010

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Alicia M. Pharo (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cat Grooming Guide (Plastic Comb)

I've been a professional certified groomer for 5+ years now, and when I was first learning to groom cats I thought I'd buy a grooming guide for quick reference in case I needed it. Well this book is pretty much a joke. The information in it is useless, the pictures of the cats are odd looking, and it does not cover the various handling techniques you need to groom a cat. Do yourself a favor and save your money.