Answer Key

Grooming Chart and Price List Activities

  1. Equipment needed: slicker and pin brushes, steel combs, matting rake, de-matting spray, clippers, #4, #7F, #5F, #10, #15 blades, tear-stain remover. Estimated cost starts at $40.00. Next full grooming in 3-5 weeks.
  2. Grooming every 6–8 weeks, starting cost $50.00. Use conditioning rinse or rub dryer sheet on coat to reduce static. Brush twice weekly to remove wooly hair shed.
  3. #30 blade with #1¼ comb, slicker and pin brushes, natural bristle brush. Starting price is $90.00. Brush every 2 days to prevent tangling and to remove hair shed. Wipe clean any hair or matter from eye corners with moistened cotton.

Appointment Book and Client Information Card Activities

  1. Wednesday, January 13th, 8:00 a.m. or Thursday, January 14 th, 10:00 a.m.
  2. See sample Client Information Card for completed answers.

    Other information needed:
    What is your address?
    What are your home and work phone numbers?
    What is your e-mail address?
    What is your Vet’s phone number?
    When did Finnegan last receive her shots?
    Does she have any other medical problems?
    What is the brand name of the flea/tick product you use?
    Can you please sign this card?
    1. Will need slicker and pin brushes, steel comb, scissors, blending shears, clippers, blades #7F, #9, #15 and #10.
    2. Remove undercoat shed before bath.
    3. Clip with the grain, not against or across, to avoid wavy or erratic lines.
    4. Brush/comb weekly.
  4. See sample Invoice for completed answers.

Grooming Product Label Information

  1. Change your shirt and rinse skin.
  2. Hold open her eye and rinse with water for 15 minutes. Call Poison Control Centre or doctor for treatment advice.
  3. Wear an apron or plastic gown. Wear goggles or a face shield.
  4. Employee Reporting: Learner’s name Date/Time: should be a Thursday afternoon during Charlie’s appointment time (2:00 – 4:00 p.m.) For example: Thursday, January 14, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.
    Persons involved: Learner and Cindy
    Nature of incident: While bathing Charlie, flea shampoo splashed on my shirt sleeve. Cindy got a splash o shampoo in her eye.
    Injuries Sustained: Minor irritation to Cindy’s eye.
    First Aid applied: Changed my shirt and rinsed out Cindy’s eye.
  5. Bathe him with a mild soap and rinse with large amounts of water. Consult a vet if signs continue.
  6. Record that he has sensitivity to this product and that it should not be used again.