A pet groomer may do a number of different tasks for dogs or cats. Common tasks include shaving dogs, cutting dogs’ coats into appropriate styles, brushing dogs, brushing cats, or cutting animals’ nails. Some groomers also do less pleasant tasks, such as emptying dogs’ anal glands when the dogs are brought in for grooming.
Some dogs and cats are not receptive to grooming. Cats may scratch, and dogs may also exhibit fear or defensive behavior. An experienced pet groomer must become good at both restraining dogs and cats, and at having a comforting manner to put the animals at ease. Even groomers who work with regular house pets that are not show dogs must be familiar with how to safely shape a dog’s fur so the dog’s skin remains protected.
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