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July / September 2022
Most Vulnerable Places to Harm a Dog Being Groomed By Kathy Sanders These are the most common ways you
would press a little more on the teeth
can harm a dog while grooming.
while lifting the rear of the blade a lit-
The first way is Burns. BURN CAUSE #1:
tle higher, to get under the matt. While shaving with the blade, make sure to keep even pressure on the left
Shaving against the grain with a short blade like a #10, #15, #30 or #40. Does this mean you should never shave against the grain? No, but you need to be experienced and the dog’s skin
and right side of the blade as well. If
you were to press a little harder on one side, (especially with the short blades in the belly area), it can cause a red welt and possibly harm the pup’s belly.
needs to be accustomed to it. The higher the number the shorter it shaves. So
BURN CAUSE #2:
as a beginner you should stick with the
Shaving over and over in one spot too
10 or 15 for a short time.
many times especially with a short
All blades should be held at the same angle with even pressure on the teeth of the blade. The skin should gently roll in front of the blade. The rear of the
blade is lifted off the dog’s skin about a
blade (#15 or shorter). Some beginners will try so hard to get every hair shaved off the face, feet, belly they don’t realize they are irritating the skin, causing a ‘burn.” Remember, you can
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