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Terms in this set (80)
-#10 always
-shave from base to tip and from middle of leather
out
danger zone-ears
-never run blade across edge
-always point tip of shears to tip
-only use short straights when edging
-use a #10, #15, #30, or #40
-be very careful of webbing
danger zone-pads -gently scoop hair out, do not dig
-use caution when positioning dogs for this
-never use scissors across
-control head
danger zone-lips
-watch for loose cheeks, lips, and tongue
-wash before and after bath and even during groom
if needed
danger zone-eyes -use tearless shampoo
-control head
-never point scissors towards face
-cool blade
danger zone-neck and
-hold skin taut
throat
-extra care with #7F and #5F
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, 5/27/25, 12:34 PM Petsmart Grooming Academy COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) 1…
-only shave when matted or requested
-always use #10
danger zone-armpit -watch skin folds
-work from center of chest out and down inside leg.
never shave into from behind leg
-cool blade
danger zone-
-light touch
undercarriage
-beware of nipples
-always use #10 blade on inside
danger zone-tuck up and -never shave on an angle or across, only down off
inner leg of
-hold flap out flat with your hand and shave down
-cool blade
danger zone-sanitary -#10 blade only
-light touch
-do not shave over back edge
danger zone-hock
-keep blade flat against inside or outside of leg
-#4F or shorter length all over
body contour -any breed
-fur shaved short to one length all over
-shorter on top blending off at shoulder for Cockers
sporting
and lower for Springers
-bodies are trimmed shorter on top and transitions
down to longer hair on bottom with a well-blended
short-legged terriers natural look
-a dog whose leg height is shorter than length of
the body such as a Westie, Scottie, or Cairn
-shorter on top with a longer transition to the hair
on the bottom
long-legged terriers -a dog whose leg height is equal to or longer than
length of body such as a Schnauzer, Airedale,
Wheaten, or Kerry blue
-combination of guard comb and shears all over to
Body sculpted/hand
create a patterned or sculpted look such as a
scissor
poodle or Bichon Frise
https://quizlet.com/1048557446/petsmart-grooming-academy-comprehensive-questions-and-verified-answers-detailed-elaborated-100-solved-20… 2/11
Petsmart Grooming Academy
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) 100%
SOLVED 2025!!
Save
Terms in this set (80)
-#10 always
-shave from base to tip and from middle of leather
out
danger zone-ears
-never run blade across edge
-always point tip of shears to tip
-only use short straights when edging
-use a #10, #15, #30, or #40
-be very careful of webbing
danger zone-pads -gently scoop hair out, do not dig
-use caution when positioning dogs for this
-never use scissors across
-control head
danger zone-lips
-watch for loose cheeks, lips, and tongue
-wash before and after bath and even during groom
if needed
danger zone-eyes -use tearless shampoo
-control head
-never point scissors towards face
-cool blade
danger zone-neck and
-hold skin taut
throat
-extra care with #7F and #5F
https://quizlet.com/1048557446/petsmart-grooming-academy-comprehensive-questions-and-verified-answers-detailed-elaborated-100-solved-20… 1/11
, 5/27/25, 12:34 PM Petsmart Grooming Academy COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) 1…
-only shave when matted or requested
-always use #10
danger zone-armpit -watch skin folds
-work from center of chest out and down inside leg.
never shave into from behind leg
-cool blade
danger zone-
-light touch
undercarriage
-beware of nipples
-always use #10 blade on inside
danger zone-tuck up and -never shave on an angle or across, only down off
inner leg of
-hold flap out flat with your hand and shave down
-cool blade
danger zone-sanitary -#10 blade only
-light touch
-do not shave over back edge
danger zone-hock
-keep blade flat against inside or outside of leg
-#4F or shorter length all over
body contour -any breed
-fur shaved short to one length all over
-shorter on top blending off at shoulder for Cockers
sporting
and lower for Springers
-bodies are trimmed shorter on top and transitions
down to longer hair on bottom with a well-blended
short-legged terriers natural look
-a dog whose leg height is shorter than length of
the body such as a Westie, Scottie, or Cairn
-shorter on top with a longer transition to the hair
on the bottom
long-legged terriers -a dog whose leg height is equal to or longer than
length of body such as a Schnauzer, Airedale,
Wheaten, or Kerry blue
-combination of guard comb and shears all over to
Body sculpted/hand
create a patterned or sculpted look such as a
scissor
poodle or Bichon Frise
https://quizlet.com/1048557446/petsmart-grooming-academy-comprehensive-questions-and-verified-answers-detailed-elaborated-100-solved-20… 2/11
