So day 7 of cat grooming. Today was a bit different as we had the opportunity to watch Danelle, Olivia and Liz groom some cats first up and show us how they work in a salon environment. It was pretty amazing to see them work as as well oiled machine.
They did 8 long hair and 1 short hair in 2 and a half hours - was really full on for a while. A few of the cats were a little nasty, but it was good to watch how they handled them.
They did 8 long hair and 1 short hair in 2 and a half hours - was really full on for a while. A few of the cats were a little nasty, but it was good to watch how they handled them.
Drying in the Catty Shack Vac - a great way to trap all that flying hair! I must say cat hair is worse than dog hair when it is flying around as it is so fine and gets into everything!
Danelle is showing one of the correct techniques for holding a cat while grooming. I must tell you I have learnt a LOT about the differences between grooming cats and dogs. It is certainly something that needs to be done quicker with cats. Cats can also tolerate a lot more when it comes to positions!
It has taken a while for me to get used to it and realise that they aren't the same as dogs and you can do things differently. It is also great learning about cat grooming from a cat breeder. Danelle knows a lot of tricks and things that you wouldn't know unless you were in the know with showing cats!
This boy was HUGE and he was also not very happy. Liz had to keep a hold on him to keep her safe and him! It was good to watch how Liz managed this big nasty boy without anyone helping to hold him. The Air Muzzle came into play a few times and I will certainly be using it when the time comes!! A great invention!
We had a talk from Danelle's brother in law who does web design on how we can get the best out of our websites. This was good timing as we are looking at doing a whole new overhaul on the Nose 2 Tail Pet Care website!
After lunch I had my turn with a gorgeous brown mackerel tabby who was exceptionally good to groom. He was a little boy with a bit of dandruff and the usual greasy coat, which you can see in the first photo. He got a bath and a blow dry and a belly shave.
It was a bit of a frustrating day today and I am hoping to really get a grasp on my lines over the next few days.
Tomorrow is a full day of grooming, so I am looking forward to getting back into it and perfecting everything. We also have our practical exams... fingers crossed :)
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