ACMGRM304 — Perform grooms on cross breed dogs

1 Determine grooming requirements for cross breed dogs

• 1.1Evaluate coat characteristics and conformation of cross breed dogs
• 1.2Investigate dog’s previous experience of grooming and clarify client requirements for current groom
• 1.3Evaluate coat condition and impact on general health of dog, and report to client to determine grooming needs
• 1.4Plan individual dog’s grooming needs
• 1.5Select and correctly fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for grooming activity

2 Select equipment and techniques for scissoring

• 2.1Select, prepare and maintain scissors for different cross breed coat types and different body areas according to organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications
• 2.2Identify and manage safety risks to people and dogs when using scissors
• 2.3Identify scissoring techniques to trim coat on different body areas

3 Select equipment and techniques for clipping

• 3.1Prepare and maintain clippers during clipping according to workplace requirements and manufacturer instructions
• 3.2Identify and manage safety risks to people and dogs when using clippers
• 3.3Select clippers and blades appropriate for different coat types and specific body areas
• 3.4Identify techniques for clipping different coat types and body areas

4 Introduce grooming to dogs with special handling requirements

• 4.1Identify dogs with special handling requirements
• 4.2Condition dogs with special handling requirements to accept handling of body areas for clipping and trimming
• 4.3Use techniques to control, secure or restrain dogs with special handling requirements during clipping and trimming
• 4.4Use scissors to accustom dogs to the sensation of trimming
• 4.5Use clippers to introduce dogs to the sensation of clipping
• 4.6Use nail scissors and/or nail file/grinder to accustom dogs to the sensation of having nails groomed

5 Tidy a cross breed clip

• 5.1Identify and evaluate a range of clip styles for cross breed dogs
• 5.2Determine previous clip style or shape
• 5.3Plan procedure to restore previous clip style
• 5.4Restore previous clip style using clippers and scissors
• 5.5Use other appropriate technique to complete cross breed clip

6 Complete full groom of cross breed dog

• 6.1Select grooming methods according to coat type and individual dog’s requirements
• 6.2Select and prepare tools and equipment for individual dog’s coat type according to workplace standards and manufacturer instructions
• 6.3Prepare dog and complete groom using appropriate equipment and techniques for a range of cross breed coat types and needs
• 6.4Review groom to ensure it meets client’s requirements and agreed grooming plan

7 Complete grooming process

• 7.1Provide animal with water, house safely and monitor animal until client arrives
• 7.2Return dog to client or supervisor and discuss coat maintenance requirements between grooming appointments
• 7.3Clean, sanitise and store grooming equipment, and audit and record supplies
• 7.4Collect and dispose of waste material according to workplace health and safety, environmental and legislative requirements
• 7.5Document grooming services for invoicing

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