In this indepth grooming tutorial Mel and Summer will share with you how to use snap on attachment combs on a dogs coat. From prepping the coat correctly to what can happen if a dog’s coat still has knots when using snap on attachment combs.
Enjoy!

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**Time Stamps**
00:00 Introduction
01:21 How to prep a coat to use snap on attachment combs.
02:13 Using a high velocity dryer on a dog’s coat.
04:47 Using a stand dryer on a dog’s coat.
06:30 How to brush your dog’s coat before using snap on attachment combs.
08:39 How snap on attachment combs work in your dog’s coat.
09:30 What happens when the snap on attachment comb hits a knot or a tangle.
10:46 What blades to use under a snap on attachment comb.
11:06 How to hold your clippers when using snap on attachment combs.
12:56 Clipping the coat with snap on attachment combs.
15:28 What can happen when using rusty or dirty blades.
16:01 How to clean dog hair from a blade.
16:30 Using snap on attachment combs when the dogs coat has knots and tangles.
20:16 How to avoid blade marks or track marks when using snap on attachment combs.
23:09 Using snap on attachment combs in reverse.
26:21 What can happen when hair becomes lodged between the blade and the snap on attachment comb.
30:01 Finished look.


**Skill Level**
Beginner to Intermediate

**Summer was bathed in the Purify and Puppy Collection**
First Shampoo
PURIFY COLLECTION
The Purify Collection By Melanie Newman Salon Essentials has been formulated to exacting specifications for all breed and coat types, utilising natural plant derived ingredients Purify is for the ultimate deep cleanse and clarifying shampoo. Formulated to wash toxins and pollutions from the skin and coat using activated charcoal, Earth’s natural cleaner. Purify will remove build up in the coat while using natural antioxidants to keep coat healthy and strong. Purify is a natural whitener without any of the harsh bleaching agents. Melanie Newman Salon Essentials Purify collection is formulated for all breeds, with a formula designed to wash toxins from the skin and coat the Purify collection will leave your pet looking and feeling anew.


Second Shampoo
PUPPY COLLECTION
Formulated to exacting specifications for all Puppy’s coat types, utilising natural plantderived ingredients The Melanie Newman Puppy Collection provides the ultimate luxurious, gentle clean.
Formulated to gently clean and nourish the soft skin and coat using luxurious organic essential oils of Rose, Chamomile & Calendula coupled with licorice root and coconut oils Puppy Shampoo will enrich the coat and assist with removing dandruff that is common for puppies skin.
Melanie Newman Salon Essentials Puppy collection is formulated for all breeds. Puppy collection will leave your pet looking and feeling anew.

Puppy Coat Conditioning Spray
Used to brush out knots and tangles from Summers coat

A lightweight leave in conditioner / de tangling spray that hydrates without weighing the coat down, can be used on a wet or dry coat and during the bathing process. Melanie Newman Salon Essentials Puppy collection is formulated for all breeds and coat types, with odour fighting and calming properties through the blend of natural essential oils , Aloe Vera leaf juice, licorice root and coconut oil.

**Equipment used in this grooming tutorial**
Artero Regular Slicker with Extra long pins
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Metal Comb 18cm long tooth
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Artero 23cm Double Finishing Comb
Doublesided comb featuring two widths between pins on each side.

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Blade used under the snap on attachment comb
Groomtech A5 Detachable Blade Size 30, 0.5mm
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Oster Set of 10 Stainless Steel Universal Comb Attachments
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