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Please answer the Following questions:
1. What does a healthy ear look like?
Light pink in color no foul smell
Ears stand upright.
Dog responds to you when you call him
All of the above
None of the above
2.If a dog does not shed, you should do what to its ears?
Choose One
a.Apply ointment
b.Pluck the ear hair
c.All of the above
d.None of the above
3. Only clip the nails when?
Choose One
a. The owner asks you to
b. When the nails touch the ground
c. Only when they are white
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
4. If you accidentally hit the quick on a nail, what should you do?
Choose One
a. Apply styptic powder
b. Take it to the vet
c. Continue to do the rest of the nails
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
5. Sanitation trim means
Choose One
a. Your are disinfecting the area
b. Your are trimming down the fatty sanitation area
c. A clean trim around the anal area and the lower belly.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
6. When doing a sanitation trim, what blades must you never use?
Choose One
a. #40
b. #4F
c. #5F
d. #7F
e. #30
f. Any skipped tooth blade
g. All of the above
h. None of the above
7. What methods can you use to remove a mat?
Choose One
a. Detangling spray
b. Cornstarch
c. Hair splitter
d. Thinning shears
e. Slicker brush
f. All of the above
g.None of the above
8. What are the five danger areas?
9. What should you do if a blade gets too hot?
Choose One
a. Throw the blade away
b. Spray it with kool lube
c. Put another replacement blade on the clipper
d. Put it in the freezer
e. All of the above
f. Non of the above
10. What causes brush burn?
Choose One
a. Brushing in the same area over and over again
b. Brushing in long heavy strokes
c. The brush is too hot
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
11. The functions of the anal glands are?
Choose One
a. To lubricate the anus
b. To make your surrounding smell bad
c. To mark their territory
d. To make the dog scoot
e. To deter another dog
f. When they are afraid
g. All of the above
h. None of the above
12. Why is it important to do your scissor exercise?
Choose One
a. To develop strength and coordination
b. To develop a steady hand
c. To be able to wash and wax your car
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
13. How often should you clean your tools?
Choose One
a. When ever you feel like it
b. At least once a week
c. After I have groomed a real dirty dog
d. Only when the tool guy comes by
e. All of the above
f. None of the above
14. Ear Mites are?
Choose One
a. Tiny spider like bugs that live in the ear.
b. Bugs the mite bite the ear
c. Bugs that are only found in human ears.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
15. If you encounter an aggressive pet, what should you do?
Choose One
a. Give the pet a sedative
b. Try to calm it
c. Try to muzzle it
d. Call the owner and tell him we cannot groom him
e. Try using a whip and see if the pet summits to you.
f. All of the above
g. None of the above
16. Clipper burn occurs when?
Choose One
a. You allow the blade to get too hot
b. When you leave it out in the sun too long
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
17. What will happen to a pet when you allow the blade to get too hot?
Choose One
a. He will jump off the table
b. He will yelp from the pain
c. It will result in the pet getting clipper burn on it’s skin
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
18. Clipper irritation occurs when?
Choose One
a. A pet that has never been clipped before or is not
Groomed frequently enough to get the skin conditioned to be
shaved is clipped close.
b. Shaving against the grain WITH A SHORT BLADE
LIKE THE 10,15, 30, or40.
c. You upset the blade
d. Shaving over and over, in one spot too many times
with a short blade, like a 15 or shorter
e. Using a hot blade
f. Using a dull blade
g.All of the above
19.Specify the amount of hair that will be left on a pet with each blade? #10, 7F, 5F. 4F, 3F
20. What do you use the #40 blade for and the #30 blade?
Choose One
a. For older dogs
b. The pads
c. To be used with attachment combs
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
21. What is the definition of Dermatitis?
Choose One
a. A skin color
b. Inflammation of the skin
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
22. What is the definition of Eczema?
Choose One
a. Known as hot spots or dry skin
b. Someone’s name that used to be called Emma
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
23. What is a hematoma?
Choose One
a. A hot spot
b. A blood vessel that has broken underneath the skin.
c. A tumor
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
24. What does Démodé tic mange or (AKA) red mange look like?
a. The mange has a scaly looking coat or loss of hair around the eyes, mouth and front legs.
b. The skin will turn red and become thick and wrinkled. The skin does not itch
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
25. What does Sarcoptic mange or (AKA) Scabies look like?
a. Dogs with this condition have red, crusty skin with moist areas that cover the entire body.
b. There is a musty order and an intense itch
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
26. Can a dog with Démodé tic mange be groomed?
a. It should not be groomed
b. It could be groomed outside
c. Can be groomed, but you should be careful and make sure to disinfect everything after you use them.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
27. Can a dog with Sarcoptic mange be groomed?
a. On some occasions
b. Can be groomed, but you should be careful and make sure to disinfect everything after you use them
c. A dog with Sarcoptic mange should not enter your grooming area. It is highly contagious and can be transmitted to dogs and humans
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
28. A 3F against the grain will leave how much hair on the pet?
a. Too Much
b. ¾ of an inch.
c. A little bit
d. ½ inch
29. A 4F against the grain will leave how much hair on the pet?
a. Not enough
b. 1 inch
c. About ¾ of an inch
d. Little more than a ¼ of an inch
30. A 5F against the grain will leave how much hair on the pet?
a. Not enough
b. 1 inch
c. ¾ of an inch
d. ¼ of an inch
31. A 7F against the grain will leave how much hair on the pet?
a. Just enough
b. ¾ of an inch.
c. ¼ of an inch
d. 1/8 of an inch.
32. An unhealthy ear appears to be?
a. Dark pink in color.
b. Wet or damp and has a foul odor
c. Contagious
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
33. A healthy ear appears to be?
Choose One.
a. Leather is softer
b. Dry and no foul odor
c. Light pink in color
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
34. Is Kennel cough contagious and how long does it last?
Choose One
a. It can last from two weeks to two months at times.
b. It will not affect dogs over the age of 3 years old.
c. It should not be allowed in shop because it is contagious
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
35. The symptoms of Parvo are?
Choose One
a. Aggressive towards other animals
b. Sudden onset of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, high temperature and sometimes sudden death
c. Mood swings
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Please upload your picture of one BEFORE bath and brush. Must be a long hair or double coat bread, to see a significant before and after picture.
Please upload the after bath and brush picture.
Please upload one BEFORE picture of Shih Tzu, Maltese, or Yorkie, or similar dog.
Please upload the after picture here.
Upload picture of one Scottish Terrier, Schnauzer, or similar.
Please upload the after picture here.
Please upload one BEFORE picture of one Bichon Frise, Poodle (Kennel Clip)or similar.
Please upload the after picture here.
Please upload only one BEFORE picture Cocker Spaniel, West Highland Terrier, or similar.
Please upload one after picture.
Must submit a total of 5 before and after pictures and pass quiz with a 70% or better to get certified.
We will email two certificates for you to print. Use a color printer please. You'll receive a "Certified Pet Hygienist" certificate, and one "Certified Pet Groomer."