Title: (Optional) Trim coat with grooming shears.
Course: Small Animal Care II (18102-II) > Section: Performing Grooming Functions

Trimming should include

- selecting appropriate shears for coat type
- using the appropriate technique for safe shearing
- informing supervisor and/or client if animal injury occurs.

Instructors may use a model/dummy to demonstrate this competency.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does one decide which shears to use on an animal?
- What areas of an animal’s body should be avoided when using shears?
- How should grooming shears be held?
- How can the angle at which one holds the shear help prevent injuries when trimming around the face?