When you are working with a nervous dog, it is very important that the grooming process is a happy and caring one.

Handling and clipper angles are important on tiny dogs - some are too small to get the clippers under, and may need smaller scissors to achieve the correct angle.

If you love the look of Asian Fusion but want something a little more wearable for real life, this one’s for you

Michelle creates a bold asymmetrical face that’s meant to look deliberate, playful, and just a little bit cheeky.

When you have a dog with patchy mats - don’t despair! Tay and Stormi the Toy Poodle take us through how to demat safely and easily using the bath, dryer, slicker and comb.

Working on injured dogs can be tricky. Jess demonstrates how to get the best outcome for the dog.

Not all dogs enjoy the grooming experience. It is imperative you take your time with a puppy. Give him lots of breaks and high praise. Do not push him further than is comfortable.

Full coated drop coats, how do we manage them? Michelle takes us through everything from shampoo and conditioners to techniques for a show finish.

Straight and drop coated dogs can be a real challenge when you are first learning to groom. There are a number of techniques and tools that reduce lines and ‘choppiness’ on a coat like this.

Hand stripping can be very rewarding on Hounds, Terriers and Gundogs. Before you start, it is very important to understand what tools to use and how to use them.

Tay shares what she packs for a grooming comp.

If you want a single Asian Fusion tutorial to save for when you need a reset on patterning, flares, and face proportions, this is it.

A round Teddy Head can be used on any curly coated breed. Learn how to accentuate the eye, making the dog look younger!

Michelle performs a salon style teddy bear trim on Biju, a Cavoodle. She demonstrates how to achieve longer legs than the body using attachments, and finessing with a scissored finish.

Maggie is typical of any pup being groomed for the first time. She has no understanding of what she is supposed to do or how to behave. As groomers, we need to provide reassurance, care, and praise to ensure the pup is confident to move to the next stage of grooming.

Flared legs are popular in Asian Fusion and are fast becoming popular with owners.

Double coated breeds can be a big job. Regular grooming on these breeds is a must to ensure the undercoat doesn’t get compacted.