Friday, June 6. Room A
Hands-On Workshops
12 PM - 1 PM, PART 1
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM, PART 2
Live Dogs: Handstripping
Instructor: Scott Wasserman
This is a great opportunity to work with Scott in person on your hand strip dogs! Bring your dog with its furnishings bathed. Preferably not the back coat or flatwork. Bring your tools! Tables will be provided
3 PM - 4 PM, PART 1
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM, PART 2
Hands-on Equipment Maintenance: Blades, Scissors, & Clippers
Capacity-limited, Must Pre-register
Instructor: Cody Thweatt
Master blade and scissor sharpener and owner of Ft. Worth Shaver, Cody Thweat will conduct this year’s clipper and scissor maintenance and repair workshop. Learn how to maintain and prolong the life of your clippers, blades, and shears. Cody will also be in his booth throughout the show to answer questions and assist you with any equipment problems you may be experiencing. Bring your Shears & Blades for sharpening!
6 PM - 8:15 PM
Model Dogs: Ergonomics in Motion
Instructor: Jonathan David
In this model dog workshop Jonathan will work with you to achieve proper scissoring techniques and improve your finish work. He will cover the correct way to hold shears and how to avoid strain on your hands, arms and body, and demonstrate proper form.