Miniature Poodle
PEPPER
Pepper might just be one of the cutest little Toy Poodles you’ll ever meet… but she’s also a fantastic example of the kind of dog that teaches groomers patience, adaptability, and handling skills. These lessons focus less on a set style and more on practical techniques for working safely and gently with a fidgety, sensitive dog during drying and finishing work.
Drying a Moving Target!
Drying tiny poodles like Pepper can be surprisingly challenging, especially when they’re wriggly, sensitive, or dislike restraint. In this lesson, Tay demonstrates practical handling techniques, velocity drying, fluff drying foundations, and how to work with the dog rather than against them to create a safer, calmer drying process.
Fluff Drying Pepper’s Face
This close-up lesson focuses on fluff drying techniques for the face and head area. Tay demonstrates gentle handling, directional brushing, overhead dryer positioning, and how proper drying sets the foundation for a smooth, rounded finish when scissoring curly coats.
Donut Face Demo
In this sped-up demonstration, Tay walks through creating a soft, rounded donut face on Pepper using curves, thinners, and careful combing techniques. The lesson focuses on shaping around the eyes, muzzle, cheeks, and topknot while maintaining a balanced, open expression.
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