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?