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All professionsCaring for Animals

Pet Groomer

Personalized, illustrated, and warm β€” told in your own words, so your child can feel proud of what you do.

Chapter 1

How to explain a Pet Groomer to your child

A Pet Groomer gives dogs, cats and other furry pets a bath and a fresh haircut. They fill a big tub with warm water, scrub with gentle shampoo, and dry the fur with a soft towel and a humming dryer. For example, a muddy dog comes in looking like a brown mop, and after brushing out the tangles and trimming with scissors and clippers, it leaves fluffy and bright. They also clip nails and wipe ears clean.

Tangled fur can tug and itch, and long nails can make walking feel strange, so a groomer helps pets feel light and comfy. They talk softly, move slowly and use treats to help nervous pets feel calm. They also chat with the families about how to brush at home. It is a way of taking care of a pet, and of the people who love them.

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