Performance should include

• using required PPE
• combing animal according to accepted guidelines appropriate for the coat type and grooming style
• evaluating the grooming process for completeness, including checking for missed mats, even coat finish, and skin health.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to have a second party inspect an animal before it is discharged?
• What is the purpose of coat conditioner?
• What are safety precautions for using aerosol sprays around animals?
• Why might a groomer choose to add a bow to the collar or a bandana to the neck of the pet being discharged?