Danger Areas When Clipping

Question 0

Armpits

Answer 0

Always use a fine blade (#10) when clipping armpit area.

Question 1

Ears

Answer 1

Where the ear joins the head (front edge)

Also the pocket on the underside of the ear.

Question 2

Tuck up

Answer 2

Always be very careful in the tuck up area as it is very easy to catch this loose skin.

Question 3

Chest

Answer 3

Always stretch skin taught when clipping this area as the loose skin folds can catch between the clipper blades NEVER use a skip tooth blade in this area.

Question 4

Feet

Answer 4

Be careful when clipping under feet not to catch webbing between the toes. This area shouldn’t be clipped except on a poodle-with most breeds the toes should be held together & the clippers skimmed over the top without digging in. With a poodle protect the webbing with your finger & thumb.