Notes from the Grooming Table

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Topics include general anatomy, tools and equipment, bathing, drying, clipping, brushing, scissoring, carding, hand stripping, nails and ears, feet and pads, and bathing directions for each coat type. Completely new metal guard comb section Updated clipper blade length section 2 new bathing and drying sections, including amazing instructions and illustrations New sections have been added that describe the historic function and design of each dog group. The book is based on ideal breed standards, which means not every dog that you get as a client is going to require the same grooming session as covered in the book. A quality, how-to grooming book that is an exceptional and easy-to-read instructional resource for both new and seasoned grooming professionals.

In fact, she was working at a kennel when the resident groomer was let go and she instantly became the new groomer. Every bit of this book was created in the USA – from conception, to creation, to printing, to distribution. This is the NEW SECOND EDITION of the book that has set the industry standard for dog grooming reference guides. A completely remastered tools and equipment section, including new information on shears, brushes, clippers, stripping tools and so much more! Many grooming students who didn’t use this book as a reference ended up picking it up after their education to give them a reference as they worked in a grooming salon.

Thanks to all those copies tucked away in grooming salons and on bookshelves around the world, Notes From the Grooming Tablebecame one of the most popular grooming books ever written. The book includes step-by-step instructions, typical grooming techniques, and illustrated up-to-date grooming styles. The exceptional Notes From The Grooming Table, 2nd Edition resource book was written by 20-year veteran groomer and master stylist Melissa Verplank. The art and diagrams as well as the easy to follow directions continue to be the hallmark of the book.

Showcases exceptional artistic representation based on the ideal, written breed standard, and features both line drawings and photographs to accompany detailed instructional notes. You get step-by-step instructions and beautiful, easy to follow illustrations that have made this book a must-have for groomers and stylists world-wide. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. This is the NEW SECOND EDITION of the Notes From The Grooming Table that has set the industry standard for grooming reference guides. Notes From the Grooming Table 2nd Edition is a comprehensive grooming guide that includes information on basic pet grooming techniques on over 200 AKC recognized breed standards.Written by esteemed stylist, speaker, and judge, Melissa Verplank (CMG) and featuring gorgeous illustrations by renowned wildlife artist Lisa Van Sweden, this amazing guide is based on Ms. When I first created Notesin the early 2000s, I only had one business, The Paragon School of Pet Grooming. The abridged version of the best selling ‘Notes from the Grooming Table’ book… t his new book pulls all the parts you love out of the original, making it a great reference guide. Even if you haven’t picked up your first pair of clippers yet, this book will give you the tips you need to go into the industry with knowledge and confidence. We started talking about a revision in 2013, but it took until the fall of 2015 before the pieces fell together.

Developed by 20-year veteran groomer and master stylist, Melissa verplank, this tutorial provides step-by-step guidelines on basic and advanced grooming techniques for all breeds.Director of the Paragon School in the USA and well-known industry speaker, Melissa has set a standard of excellence that is unparalleled in the grooming industry.