A professional who combs, clips, trims, and shapes dogs' coats to groom dogs, using knowledge of canine characteristics and grooming techniques and styles. Respnsibilities include:

• Reads written or receives oral instructions to determine clipping pattern desired.
• Places dog on grooming table and fits grooming collar on dog to hold animal to table.
• Studies proportions of dog to determine most appropriate cutting pattern to achieve desired style.
• Clips dog's hair according to determined pattern, using electric clippers, comb, and barber's shears.
• Combs and shapes dog's coat.
• Talks to dog or uses other techniques to calm animal.