Notes From The Grooming Table 2nd Edition

Winner of the 2016 Barkleigh Honors Award for Book of the Year.

The newly revised Notes From The Grooming Table, 2nd Edition includes 145 more pages with over fifty new breeds recognized by American Kennel Club, two new coat types, an expanded tool and equipment section, updated breed styles, and a complete index.

Notes from the Grooming Table (Second Edition) has set the industry standard for dog grooming reference guides.  Step-by-step instructions and beautiful, easy to follow illustrations have made this book indispensable for groomers and stylists worldwide.  Written by esteemed stylist, speaker, and judge, Melissa Verplank (CMG) and featuring gorgeous illustrations by renowned wildlife artist Lisa Van Sweden, this amazing guide is based on Ms. Verplank’s 30 years of experience and expert grooming skills.  Notes from the Grooming Table has put thousands on the path to beautiful grooming.

Includes:
• basic pet grooming techniques for over 200 AKC recognized breed standards
• complete index to making searching even easier
• completely remastered tools and equipment section, including new information on shears, brushes, clippers, stripping tools, and so much more
• new metal guard comb section
• updated clipper blade length guide
• bathing and drying sections, including amazing instructions and illustrations
• historic function and design of each dog group
• detailed sections on classic Poodle and drop coat styles

Topics include general anatomy, tools and equipment, bathing, drying, clipping, brushing, scissoring, carding, hand stripping, nails and ears, feet and pads, and bathing directions for each coat type. 640 pages, spiral bound, soft cover.

Paperback, 640 pages