Stomach - Wahl Pet Starter How-To Manual

5. With your free hand, stretch the corner of the mouth with your thumb, using the rest of your
hand to hold the mouth shut. Clip around the mouth and side of the face then repeat on the
other side.
6. Holding the muzzle, clip the area between the eyes and around the nose. To clip the
muzzle, clip away from the eyes towards the nose. Hold the dogs head straight, with the
chin up, then clip the underneath of the muzzle. The Adam's apple is normally the stopping
point but you may clip lower if necessary.
7. Clip the rest of the throat area in the same direction as the lie of the coat.

STOMACH

Ensure the hair is free from knots and tangles as the stomach area can be very
sensitive.
Tips for clipping the stomach
1. Stand the dog facing you.
2. If possible lift the front legs to expose the stomach.
3. Clip from a point above the testicles or vulva in a straight line
to the end of the rib cage.
4. Apply only light pressure and take care not to catch the
vulva or testicles.
5. Extreme caution is required on the stomach area to avoid
cutting the nipples.
6. Always operate the clippers in the same direction as the
hair growth.
7. Do not clip this area too short.
BODY
When clipping the body, it is useful to stop frequently to brush and fluff the coat to remove cut
hair. This will help in achieving a smooth finish.
Tips for clipping the body
1. Clip along the back of the pet, starting at the base of the skull, and cutting through to the
base of the tail.
2. Now move to clip the hair between the shoulders and the hips.
3. Continuing to work in the same direction as the hair growth, clip the hair under the chest
from behind the front legs to the end of the rib cage.
4. Scissor trim any areas that require tidying up.
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