Grooming a Toy Poodle

The video script begins with the groomer preparing to give a puppy a haircut. The puppy has a lot of hair and hasn't been groomed for about three months. The groomer plans to give the puppy a basic clip all over and discusses the importance of regular grooming for poodles, ideally every four to eight weeks. The groomer also mentions the challenges of grooming a dog that hasn't been maintained and shares a tip about using a longer blade for the initial trim before washing to manage the hair volume.

The script continues with the groomer explaining the bathing process, using pre-mixed concentrated shampoo and warm water. The groomer opts not to wet the dog first to save a step. After bathing, a conditioner is applied to the topknot, ears, and tail. The groomer discusses the additional charges for dogs that don't come for regular grooming and the challenges of dealing with dander and tight fur. The script describes the use of a high-velocity dryer on low setting to dry the puppy, hoping it will help loosen the knots before clipping.

In this paragraph, the groomer addresses the issue of knots, especially on the puppy's head, and the strategy to deal with them. The groomer intends to use different clippers, starting with a 4F blade and possibly going to shorter blades if necessary. The groomer also shares insights about client communication, explaining the need to adjust grooming plans based on the pet's condition to avoid surprises. The script also covers the groomer's approach to clipping the puppy, emphasizing the importance of direction to avoid uneven clipping.

The groomer discusses the process of grooming the dog's legs, noting that some dogs are sensitive to having their front legs clipped. The script describes the use of scissors for areas where the clipper might be too intimidating or uncomfortable for the dog. The groomer provides tips on how to properly hold the dog's legs to avoid causing discomfort and demonstrates techniques for reaching the insides of the legs and underarms, where the dog might have knots or matted fur.

The script focuses on the groomer's approach to dealing with knots in the dog's ears and the decision to trim the ears short to avoid complications like bleeding or hematomas. The groomer uses scissors to remove knots and demonstrates how to properly hold and groom the ears without causing injury. The groomer also discusses the importance of not going too close to the skin when grooming sensitive areas to prevent discomfort or rash.

After the initial clipping, the groomer explains the process of brushing the dog's fur to remove any missed hairs and to ensure a neat appearance. The script details the groomer's technique for brushing the dog's back legs and the approach to handling the dog's tail, which is not knotted. The groomer also discusses the importance of trimming the hair around the dog's face and eyes to avoid matting and to maintain a clean look.

The final paragraph describes the groomer's process of giving the dog a polished look after the initial grooming steps. The groomer uses curved shears for the topknot and straight thinning shears for the face to achieve the desired poodle look. The script highlights the groomer's attention to detail, ensuring that the dog's appearance is neat and manageable for the owner, while also considering the dog's comfort throughout the process.