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The El Gringo Story
Hola Amigos! Gringo aqui. So you wan my story, eh? Well, you see, I used to live in Enseņada, Mexico...more
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Glad you asked. "De-shedding" is a term coined right here at Transformation Pet Center to refer to the process of ridding the coat of excess dead hair...more


No, it's not something we do on weekends to earn extra money. It is a very specialized and ancient grooming technique...more


Barbara Bird is an educator as well as a practitioner. She has written and given seminars for pet groomers in the U.S. as well as the U.K. Her topics include: Cat Grooming, Customer Relations, Groomer Survival, Chemistry for Groomers and Home Grooming. Private lessons are available for professionals and pet owners who wish to groom their own.
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These articles were written for different reader audiences. Some were written for pet owners, and most were written for professional groomers. What I discovered was that there was overlapping value and interest. I appreciate both readerships. I like working both sides of the counter, so to speak. Several of these articles have been reprinted in breed club newsletters, or as handouts. While I am nearly always agreeable, I appreciate a written request to reprint this material.

Thanks in Advance,
BBird

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Caring For Your Shears
Grooming With Efficiency
Techniques For Dematting
Groomers Love Affair

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Transformation Pet Center
3158 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 795-5743
bbird@azstarnet.com

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Schnauzers were the first breed I learned to groom. They often come in pairs. When they live together, they start to look alike. This is either Heidi or Schatzie Grace in a short pet trim.
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Puppies like little Yeti are given exxxtra special care and a loving beginning to the grooming part of life. Our emphasis is on getting acquainted with the groomer and the procedures. It is really best when puppies come for their first grooming around 12-16 weeks old. This is the best time for all socialization to occur. A special puppy session will last only an hour or two at the most.

For pet owners or professional groomers who wish to advance their skills. Lessons include - Better Bichons, More Style for Terriers, Customizing a mixed breed style, The Miniature Schnauzer examined, Techniques of Hand Stripping. Fees range from $60-100 per session.
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