The Grooming Professional Lesson 1

Where is in home groming performed?

• Boarding kennel

• Grooming shop

• Client's home

• Groomer's home

Which type of dog is best to avoid grooming because of the difficult requirements and responsibilities?

• A show dog

• An outside dog

• An inside dog

• A dog who is the owner's "child"

A rubber curry brush is used

• to help lather soap during a bath

• only when a dog is wet

• To remove dirt and dead hair from a dog

• To seperate hair before a dog's bath

As an emplyee/owner, when should you refuse to groom an animal

• when the customer is late

• when your safety is in jeopardy

• never

• when the animal is too dirty

Which one of the following choices is an important consideration if you choose to grooming the client's home

• you must aquire new clients by "cold-calling" new pet owners

• you must rely on the client to provide all neccessary grooming supplies

• you should compensate the owner for the use of water and bathing facilities

• you must be sure to schedule enough time for travel and unexpected traffic

Which of the following is most important for you to have if you want to become an exceptional groomer

• Many tools

• Your own shop

• A convenient location

• Love of animals

A dog that becomes defensive while in its crate would be described as

• scruffy

• an outside dog

• kennel shy

• an inside dog

In which payment system is money not withheld from an emploee's check for taxes

• salary

• contract

• money is withheld in systems

• hourly pay

In an new applicant, what are important qualities should you look for

• The ability to handle animals in a gentle manner

• The believe that all pets should be kept indoors and groomed regularly

• The desire to quickly complete each grooming session

• The ability to identify all breeds

Which of the following would give you the greatest advantage over other groomers in the area

• Knowing how to handle and recognize different animal personalities

• Offering walk-in appointments

• Having the most expensive tools

• Making yourself available in the evenings