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Grooming Your Dog BASIC HAIRCUTS [VHS]

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This is an excellent and practical dog grooming video for learning how to do pet clips and grooming at home. A simplified basic pet haircut that can be adapted to look good on a variety of breeds is presented from start to finish. Everything is clearly explained so that any pet owner can follow along and achieve professional looking results.

For owners of dogs that just need to be "tidied up", there is plenty here. Close up camera angles show how to trim beards and hair fringing the eyes in styles that work well for various breeds. Scissoring the Poodle top knot and the Schnauzer head are outstanding segments.

Using a clipper and using scissors are both covered as are all important aspects of grooming that must be performed for all dogs. Highlights are the angst producing chores of cutting nails and removing hair from the inner ears. Both of these procedures are demonstrated with close up camera angles for the novice to understand the mechanics involved.

Owners of new puppies learn how to get their dogs off to the right start via a demonstration of how to handle a puppy efficiently and with confidence during his first bath. The same useful tips and advice apply for adult dogs. The older dog is not forgotten with the inclusion of the compassionate closing segment that outlines special considerations when grooming the elder companion.

The advertising and packaging for this video gave me a good first
impression, but the contents of the video itself had more than it's
fair share of shortcomings. For one, the actual hair trimming and
clipping demonstrated was very limited. I felt there was adequate
time spent only on what was called the "puppy cut", but that
style seemed inappropriate for most breeds that I could think of,
especially for my standard poodle. The most popular styles that my
groomer told me to look for were not demonstrated or even
discussed.

The groomer was pleasant, but as a novice I found it
difficult to follow the choppy format she utilized, and I felt like a
lot of required information was left out. (Many of the cuts she
mentioned were not even shown or demonstrated to the viewer.) [...]

To sum it up, some of the comments made by the groomer
were helpful, but this video was not very redeeming overall, and it
certainly was not cost-effective. A video described as being
"basic" should be just that; it should at least provide
enough information to get you started, but my educated opinion is that
this one does not.

If you want to learn how to groom your dog, this video is for you! I have wanted to learn how to groom my two Shih Tzu's at home. This video made it possible! It shows how to groom your dog safely and efficiently. Now when I go to work at the Kennel I can also help to groom the dogs there! This video is great! I don't even have to buy another one!

From start to finish, this is an outstanding video. My wife and I give "Grooming Your Dog" an enthusiastic "two thumbs up!". We enjoyed it immensely and most certainly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn about grooming his or her dog at home. It is obvious that a lot of thought and devotion went into this program. The impression throughout is that the people involved care a great deal about dogs, about grooming and about patiently and intelligently sharing their expertise with novices. As for the haircuts - beautifully demonstrated. Just as stated in the description - simplified and basic. All of the procedures are detailed with clear, close up camera angles. Very well done, exceptional!

This Video is EXCELLENT! I actually got it at my local library. I searched for years to find a good video or book to learn how to groom my dogs...only found mediocre ones...Until this one. It is Excellent! Very Detailed! The ladies teach you step-by-step without missing anything, like some professionals do when they are trying to teach beginners; because its 2nd nature to them & they've forgotten to be "aware" of the basics. But not these ladies! If I didn't have access to it for free...I would buy it...If I ever move from this area I probably will. Its a Keeper.

I have purchased several grooming videos because I really want to learn how to groom my two dogs. This video was the BEST by far. If I had found this video first, I certainly would not have wasted my time and money on the others! The "BASIC HAIRCUTS" video was actually fun to watch; every dog was so cute and watching them get their haircuts and trims was fascinating. Learning how to handle a dog the correct way during each grooming process was very clearly explained and very valuable. The demonstration throughout was clear and easy to follow. I really liked the manner and attitude of the instructor. It made me feel confident. This morning, I gave Baron his first haircut. He looks great. I most highly recommend this video!!!

This tape really doesn't show you how to do all of the cuts listed. In fact, you don't ever see a complete groom from start to finish and all of the dogs are show dogs who stand perfectly still without the use of a grooming tether. The tape also assumes a certain amount of knowledge about grooming and grooming tools; she tells you the name of the tools but not why she choose them or which breeds to use them on. I was expecting a step by step video including expert tips on grooming but it was more a "show" with occasional comments tossed out. The groomer almost seemed bored with her job! I purchased it so that our novice volunteers could learn about grooming but I don't see how it will help educate them. We'll probably never use it.

I think this is a great CD. She demonstrates techiques and the tools that are best to use. I've watched the CD a couple times and will again just to help me build confidence and make sure I'm doing things correctly. Be patient, like anything it will take practice. It saves money and it is great bonding time.

This video shows you how to wash your dog, use electric clippers,use scissors, and clip nails. It shows all types of haircuts and is easy to follow.

Years ago, I was lucky to observe as I visited with my best friend while she would groom dogs. Now, I wish I would have paid more attention to what she was really doing...like what size blades to use and all the other little "tricks" to get the look you're after. The information in this tape was exactly what I was hoping for! These groomers remind me so much of those friendly visits, and they are explaining exactly what they are doing as they demonstrate! I will recomend this to everyone, encouraging them to become educated on how to groom their own dogs! This is a must have for every dog owner! A++ from someone that knew that she could do it, but just didn't quite know how! Thank you so much for sharing this information. cathi cook