CPG Grooming Techniques & Tools 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A high-velocity dryer is used immediately after bathing primarily to:
- Add moisture back to the coat
- Force water out and lift the coat from the skin (Correct answer)
- Set the coat pattern for styling
- Heat the skin to improve circulation
Correct answer: Force water out and lift the coat from the skin
High-velocity dryers use airflow rather than heat to force water droplets off the coat and separate individual hairs for faster drying.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes a 'snap-on comb' attachment?
- A metal comb that snaps onto grooming tables
- A plastic guard that attaches to a clipper blade to leave a longer coat (Correct answer)
- A blade that snaps onto a different clipper body
- A comb used to snap open matted fur
Correct answer: A plastic guard that attaches to a clipper blade to leave a longer coat
Snap-on combs are plastic or metal comb guides that attach over a clipper blade to allow a longer finish than the blade alone provides.
Question 3: When performing a hand-strip on a wire-haired terrier, the groomer should pull the coat:
- Against the grain in large clumps
- In the direction of growth using thumb and forefinger in small sections (Correct answer)
- With stripping knife in long sweeping strokes against the skin
- With rubber gloves to grip and rip quickly
Correct answer: In the direction of growth using thumb and forefinger in small sections
Proper hand-stripping technique uses thumb and forefinger to pull small sections of dead outer coat in the direction of hair growth.
Question 4: Which scissor type is MOST appropriate for finishing the feet on a Poodle to create a tight, clean look around the pads?
- 7-inch straight shears
- 5-inch curved shears (Correct answer)
- Thinning shears
- Chunkers
Correct answer: 5-inch curved shears
Smaller curved shears offer precision and follow the natural curvature of the foot, making them ideal for finishing around pads and toes.
Question 5: What does a dematting tool with serrated blades primarily do?
- Cuts through mats to break them apart with minimal coat removal (Correct answer)
- Trims the coat to a uniform length
- Removes undercoat while leaving topcoat intact
- Polishes the coat to increase shine
Correct answer: Cuts through mats to break them apart with minimal coat removal
Serrated dematting blades cut through the core of a mat to break it into smaller sections that can then be combed out.
Question 6: A finishing spray applied after blow-drying a show dog's coat is used primarily to:
- Protect against UV damage during outdoor shows
- Add shine and lay flyaway hairs without leaving residue (Correct answer)
- Set the coat so it holds a specific style
- Sanitize the coat between dogs
Correct answer: Add shine and lay flyaway hairs without leaving residue
Finishing sprays are lightweight products that add shine and tame static or flyaway hairs without weighing the coat down.
Question 7: When using straight shears on a curved body part such as a hindquarter, the groomer should:
- Keep the shear blades perfectly flat against the body
- Angle and pivot the shears to follow the natural contour of the muscle (Correct answer)
- Use only the tips of the shears for all curved areas
- Switch to electric clippers for all curved sections
Correct answer: Angle and pivot the shears to follow the natural contour of the muscle
Angling and pivoting straight shears allows the groomer to follow muscle contours and create smooth transitions on rounded body areas.
CPG Grooming Techniques & Tools 3
A high-velocity dryer is used immediately after bathing primarily to: