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Spring
1997
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A
More Natural Look!
by Kathleen Putman |
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Using
stripping, carding and thinning shear techniques to achieve
"a more natural look". Natural looking applies not only to Cockers,
but also to many other breeds, especially the sporting dogs
and terriers. If fact, if you read between the lines of many
breed standards, they expressly state that the dog should be
shown in "a natural state, not clipped or sculpted…" |
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Clipper
Techniques for Harsh Coated Terriers
by Kathleen Putman |
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Includes
tips and breed diagram with scissoring paths |
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Ergonomics
- Part II - Scissor Techniques
by Pam Lauritzen |
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Too
many Pet Stylists suffer neuromuscular injuries to their hands
and arm. It costs them time, money and the possible loss of
a career. In yesteryears, there were only a few varieties of
shears. But with improved technology and a more identifiable
Pet Styling market, the shear industry has responded with innovations
in engineering and design providing the petcare professional
a multitude of choices… |
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Mobile
- Part II - Routing and Scheduling
by Melissa Verplank |
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of the unique issues that every mobile stylist faces is that
of booking and routing appointments. There are a number of different
ways to accomplish this challenge and it is becoming easier
with the advancement of technology… |
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Stress…Are
You a Victim?
by Scott Lauritzen |
| It's
5:30pm, Friday. The phone is ringing, clients are backed up
and waiting, dogs barking, one cat is hanging from your arm,
five dogs still need to be finished, and Mr. Jones wants his
dog NOW! This is stress! Unfortunately, stress becomes a part
of everyone's life and business, but the methods you employ
to handle negative experiences are crucial to your levels of
anxiety… |
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Need
Cash Anyone?
by Michele Raviol |
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As
a continuum to the last issue's column, it is important to restate
that our pet industry is growing at a very healthy pace… |
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Financial
Health & Wealth
by James Dowling, CPA, PFS, CFP |
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First
in a continuing series of articles designed to assist you in
your efforts to gain "Financial Health and Wealth". This article
focuses on cutting your losses at tax-time… |
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Bubble
Up for '97-The Effects of Water on Skin & Hair
by Pam Lauritzen |
| Most
Pet Stylists are acutely aware of the importance of proper coat
preparation in order to create the ideal breed image, but do
you understand the effects water content, temperature, pressure
and flow has on skin and hair? Canine hair has certain physical
characteristics… |
