Preparation of Coat

Without a well-prepared coat, even the best scissor work will appear messy. In this presentation, Pam will cover coat types and textures, and recommend the optimum bathing, drying, brushing, and combing techniques required to produce ideally-scissored results. She will also demonstrate how to enhance thin and limp coats and head pieces with the use of specialized products, tools, and techniques.

Essential, Time-saving, & Ergonomic Techniques

Includes: “Shear-fitting: Finding the Right Shears for You!”, “Guide-blade Scissoring”, “Pivot-point Scissoring”, and “Point Angles”. Don’t purchase another shear until you attend this outstanding session.

Body Positioning, Work-flow, & Speed-trimming Techniques

Want to improve your timing whil avoiding awkward positions, wasted motions, and neuromuscular injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitits, back problems, etc.? In this interative session, Pam will demonstrate her revolutionary body positioning, work-flow, and “line of view” methods.

The Art of Scissoring:

Geometrics in Canine Design

Learn to interpret breed standards and how to apply geometric principles (the use of lines, curves, angles) to create “ideal” breed profiles and pet styles. A MUST-ATTEND for all petcare professionals seeking to take their pet styles to the next level, as well as for individuals wishing to compete or bccome certified.

Interactive Group Sessions (with Model Dogs)

Put your newly-learned techniques to use. Each program includes hands-on sessions that allow participants to practice their newly-learned scissor techniques.

What to Bring:

Model dogs are included with the purchase of this workshop. You will need to bring your own scissors, brushes, and combs.

Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced