CPG Grooming Techniques & Tools 2

Question 1

Which slicker brush bristle type is best suited for dogs with fine, delicate coats to avoid skin irritation?

Accepted Answer

Soft flexible pins

Answer

Soft flexible pins on a slicker brush are gentler on fine or sensitive skin while still removing loose hair and tangles.

Question 2

When using thinning shears on a dog's coat, what is the primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

To blend and remove bulk without changing length drastically

Answer

Thinning shears remove bulk and blend transitions between lengths without leaving a harsh cut line.

Question 3

A groomer notices the clipper blade is pulling the coat rather than cutting smoothly. The FIRST corrective action should be:

Accepted Answer

Apply clipper oil and check for clogged hair

Answer

Applying blade oil and clearing clogged hair restores cutting efficiency and is the first step before considering blade replacement.

Question 4

The 'against the grain' clipping technique on a #10 blade will produce a finish closest to which other technique?

Accepted Answer

With the grain on a #15 blade

Answer

Clipping against the grain with a #10 leaves a shorter finish similar to going with the grain on a finer #15 blade.

Question 5

Which comb attachment guard leaves the LONGEST coat length when used on a standard clipper blade?

Accepted Answer

#8 guard

Answer

Higher-numbered guard combs leave more coat, so a #8 guard leaves more length than #1 or #4 guards.

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