Sanitation
When cleaning ears, one cotton ball is ok to use. True or False ?
False, each ear should have an individual cotton ball when cleaning them.
When grooming, what is the best choice of footwear?
Closed toed and slip resistant shoes.
If an owner is holding and handing over their dog, what is the proper way to receive them?
What is the main difference between a Yorkshire terrier and a Silky terrier?
The size. The Silky terrier is larger.
All dogs posses identical _________ and ________ structure.
Bone; Muscle
You should sanitize your tools:
A. Never
B. Occasionally
C. Frequently
C. Frequently
What are the signs of a dryer seizure?
Purple tongue, screaming and/or defecation.
When a dog is yawning it means what?
Sign of stress
The Terrier group were bred to locate and capture ______.
Vermin
Originally, we created dogs to do what?
To fulfil tasks
Diseases transferred between humans and animals is called?
Zoonotic diseases
What should you always have in your smock?
Slip lead and a Greyhound comb
When handling a big and heavy dog what method should be exercised
Team lifting and/or restraining. 30 lbs!
How many dog breed groups are recognized by the AKC?
Seven
What constitutes the front assembly of the canine anatomy?
Bones, muscles, and tendons. These hold together the shoulders and legs.
Kennels should be cleaned and disinfected, how often?
Between each dog and at the end of every day.
What is Quick stop used for?
Only quicked nails
A device that keeps a dog from turning around and biting you that must be hooked in two places is called what?
Groomers Helper
What dog breed measures the highest at the withers?
Irish Wolfhound (up to 31")
Why is canine anatomy important in the grooming industry?
It helps with pattern setting.
A clean salon is a ________ salon .
Happy
It is ok to walk away from your grooming table with a dog waiting on it. True or False
False
If a dog is kennel reactive, how should it be handled?
Either VIP service or refer out.
Name all the dog groups recognized by the AKC.
-Toy
-Sporting
-Herding
-Nonsporting
-Terrier
-Hound
-Working
What is the difference between the rear and front assembly of the canine anatomy?
The rear assembly has a pelvic and femur bones that are help in place by a ball and socket, this forms the hips. This allows for different articulation then from the front assembly.