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Winter
1997
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Handstripping
& the Pet Styling Salon
by Pam Lauritzen |
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Handstripping
is not just for beauty. Its primary function is for the health
of the dog's skin and coat. These techniques are easily adaptable
for use in the pet styling salon... |
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Formula
for Success
by Michele Raviol |
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average new business in the United States takes about 3 years
to become solvent, with over 50% failing in their first year!
Smart entrepreneurs not only plan their success, but they know
how to implement their plant. Further tips and hints that build
on the previous two columns. |
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Things
You Should Know before Going Mobile
by Various Mobile Stylists |
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"Based
on a 6 week return ratio, one mobile unit can handle approximately
180 dogs per year. The object is to stay on the road - not on
the phone…"
A question and answer forum from various Mobile Pet Stylists. |
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Financial
Health & Wealth - Part III Creating a Business Plan
by James Dowling, CPA, PFS, CFP |
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Are
your dogs lined up in a row? Have you ever paused for a second
and wondered why you were in business? Think about it, why are
you in business? You would know if you had written a business
plan… |
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The
Scottish Terrier
by Grace Woodford |
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Scotties
are powerful dogs about ten inches in height at the withers
with a compact, tight body and long head. In general, when you
look at a Scottish Terrier, you should see a short backed, powerful
digging machine. This article is designed to instruct the stylist
on proper grooming techniques for this breed. |
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The
Cairn Terrier
by Joe Strange |
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just a brown Westie, the Cairn is a breed of its own. A lovable
yet feisty dog not afraid to take on even the most ferocious
opponent. A small working terrier of the short-legged class,
the Cairn is built strongly but not heavily. This article is
designed to instruct the stylist on proper grooming techniques
for this breed. |
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Everything's
Just Dandie
by the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America |
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Before
you begin, visualize the "Ideal Dandie". Work toward bringing
out the flowing lines and curves of the body, tail and sweep
of the topknot while maintaining proper balance. This article
is designed to instruct the stylist on proper grooming techniques
for this breed. |
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Just
When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Back in the Shop!
by Melissa Sirianni |
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Virus
is the key word in this story. Melissa recounts her personal
experience while she owned a shop and offers steps you should
take to prevent viruses from spreading from dog to dog in your
shop. |
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Styling
Westies
by Fredia Loveland, Top Winning Breeder |
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West Highland White Terrier is a compact, cobby dog with a level
topline, strong chest and good depth of brisket. Westies should
have the appearance of bone and substance and have a happy,
jaunty air of confidence. This article is designed to instruct
the stylist on proper grooming techniques for this breed. |
