Practical answers
for better grooming.

Lesson 01

Start Grooming at Home: Your Dog Comes First

Learn how to choose a coat-appropriate grooming goal, prepare a comfortable space and build handling confidence in small, manageable steps.

Lesson 02

Meet Your VUNRO Tools: Choose the Right Grooming Setup

Understand D-Series, PRO and PawTrim jobs, match blades and guards correctly, and introduce grooming equipment to your dog one step at a time.

Lesson 03

Brush Gently, Then Check with a Comb

Learn a simple section-brushing routine for growing coats, use a comb to check beneath the surface and recognise when a tangle needs help.

Lesson 10

Your First PRO Trimmer Haircut: The Fixed-Blade Route

Learn the PRO course route using a fixed FlexFit blade, with clear compatibility checks, coat preparation and a controlled first body section.

Lesson 07

A Careful Paw Tidy with PawTrim Pro

Prepare for a small, visible paw tidy with PawTrim Pro, keep handling comfortable and understand which areas should be left to a groomer.

Lesson 11

Learn Scissor Control on Practice Fur First

Practise a careful comb, cut and inspect sequence on grooming practice fur before seeking hands-on instruction for scissor work on your dog.

Lesson 06

Little Steps for Comfortable Dog Nail Care

Build comfortable paw handling, choose a nail tool you can control and learn the checks and limits that make a small nail-care session useful.

Lesson 05

Dry the Coat and Get Ready for a Haircut

Learn gentle towel drying, sensible airflow checks and how to confirm a growing coat is dry to the roots and combable before clipping.

Lesson 09

Your First D-Series Haircut: A Prepared-Coat Routine

Follow the D-Series course route with the correct longer-coat setup, preparation checks, small body sections and clear points to pause.

Lesson 08

Choose a Haircut Length That Suits Your Dog

Compare blade and guard setups, read cutting lengths correctly and plan a manageable pet haircut for your dog’s individual growing coat.

Lesson 04

Bathing Your Dog: A Calm, Practical First Routine

Prepare for a comfortable dog bath, follow shampoo directions, rinse carefully and plan the drying stage before you turn on the water.

Lesson 12

Build a Grooming Routine You Can Repeat

Bring preparation, your chosen haircut route and small maintenance jobs together, then clean your tools and record what works for your dog.

Whippet Grooming: Gentle Coat Care and Comfortable Nails

Build a simple Whippet grooming routine with a soft brush, careful harness checks, comfortable bathing and calm nail care that suits a short coat.

Chihuahua Grooming: Smooth Coats, Long Coats and Tiny Paws

Care for both Chihuahua coat types with secure handling, gentle brushing, checks for hidden tangles, sensible bathing and careful nail maintenance.

Border Terrier Grooming: Keep the Wiry Jacket Comfortable

Understand Border Terrier brushing, hand-stripping and pet clips, with practical coat checks, sensible bathing and a clear brief for your groomer.

Bernese Mountain Dog Grooming: Brush Beyond the Surface

Keep a Bernese Mountain Dog’s natural coat manageable with section brushing, checks beneath the feathering, complete drying and comfortable foot care.

Westie Grooming: Hand-Stripping, Pet Clips and Coat Care

Choose a comfortable Westie grooming plan with clear hand-stripping and clipping differences, gentle furnishing care and sensible coat preparation.

Staffy Grooming: Simple Coat Care and Comfortable Feet

Keep Staffordshire Bull Terrier grooming simple with gentle brushing, harness-area checks, sensible washing and a calm nail-maintenance routine.

Husky Grooming: Manage the Shed and Keep the Natural Coat

Manage a Siberian Husky’s shed with gentle section brushing, complete drying and regular foot care, while keeping the natural double coat intact.

Jack Russell Grooming: Smooth, Broken and Rough Coats

Choose Jack Russell grooming by coat type, with gentle smooth-coat care, checks for rough furnishings and clear stripping-versus-clipping advice.

Shiba Inu Grooming: Shedding and Calm Nail Handling

Manage a Shiba Inu’s shedding without shaving, with gentle coat checks, sensible washing and small steps towards comfortable nail maintenance.

Sheltie Grooming: Reach Beneath the Beautiful Coat

Learn to section a Sheltie’s coat, check hidden tangles and dry the roots, with practical care for feathering, friction areas and small feet.

Springer Spaniel Grooming: Feathering and Practical Tidies

Keep Springer Spaniel feathering manageable with ear checks, gentle combing, complete drying and a practical tidy that preserves a natural coat.

Border Collie Grooming: Rough and Smooth Coat Care

Care for rough or smooth Border Collie coats with post-walk checks, gentle section brushing, thorough drying and regular foot maintenance.

Pomeranian Grooming: Care Beneath the Fluffy Coat

Learn to check beneath a Pomeranian’s fluffy coat, manage friction-area tangles and dry the roots while preserving the natural coat and comfort.

Corgi Grooming: Shedding, Clean Undersides and Nail Care

Build a Pembroke Welsh Corgi grooming routine that keeps the natural coat, manages loose hair and gives the low underside and feet proper care.

Cavalier Grooming: Silky Ears, Feathering and Gentle Care

Keep a Cavalier’s silky coat comfortable with careful ear-feathering checks, gentle combing, thorough drying and a manageable nail-care routine.

Australian Shepherd Grooming: Natural Coat and Feathering

Care for an Australian Shepherd’s natural coat with section brushing, post-walk checks, complete drying and sensible feathering and nail care.

Rottweiler Grooming: Gentle Coat Care and Nail Handling

Keep a Rottweiler’s natural coat comfortable with gentle brushing, careful bath preparation, thorough drying and manageable foot-care sessions.

Dachshund Grooming: Smooth, Long and Wire Coats Explained

Choose the right Dachshund grooming routine for smooth, long or wire hair, with gentle handling, feathering care and practical nail checks.

Bulldog Grooming: Folds, Drying and Comfortable Nail Care

Make Bulldog grooming calm and practical with clean, dry fold checks, gentle brushing, a safe bath setup and short nail-maintenance sessions.

Beagle Grooming: A Simple Coat, Ear and Nail Routine

Build a useful Beagle grooming routine with post-walk checks, gentle loose-hair brushing, sensible bathing and calm, regular nail maintenance.

Labrador Grooming: Shedding, Bathing and Comfortable Feet

Care for a Labrador’s natural double coat with gentle shedding sessions, sensible baths, thorough drying and a nail routine that fits your dog.

Golden Retriever Grooming: Feathering Without a Body Shave

Keep a Golden Retriever’s natural coat comfortable with feathering checks, gentle shedding care, complete drying and practical nail maintenance.

German Shepherd Grooming: Manage Shedding, Keep the Coat

Build a German Shepherd grooming routine that removes loose hair without shaving, with careful undercoat checks, drying and regular nail care.

French Bulldog Grooming: Clean Folds, Coat and Nails

Keep French Bulldog grooming gentle with a smooth-coat brushing routine, clean and dry fold checks, comfortable bathing and gradual nail care.

Shih-Poo Grooming: Gentle Face Care and Manageable Trims

Build a gentle Shih-Poo grooming routine with small coat checks, clear face care and practical pet trims suited to your dog’s individual hair.

Sheepadoodle Grooming: Shaggy Coats and Practical Haircuts

Keep a Sheepadoodle’s shaggy coat comfortable with root-level checks, clear face care, thorough drying and a practical haircut you can maintain.

Bernedoodle Grooming: Dense Coats and Manageable Pet Trims

Work through a Bernedoodle’s dense coat in manageable sections, check hidden tangles and damp roots, and choose a haircut you can maintain comfortably.

Aussiedoodle Grooming: Coat Checks Before Haircut Choices

Assess your Aussiedoodle’s coat before choosing a haircut, with practical post-walk checks, layered brushing and careful preparation for suitable trims.

Schnoodle Grooming: Beards, Mixed Coats and Sensible Trims

Manage a Schnoodle’s beard and changing coat texture, check hidden tangles and choose a pet trim suited to the dog rather than a generic style label.

Maltipoo Grooming: Gentle Coat Care and Practical Pet Trims

Care for a Maltipoo’s silky or curly coat with gentle section checks, simple face care and a practical haircut that stays comfortable between visits.

Labradoodle Grooming: Coat Types and a Practical Care Plan

Build a Labradoodle grooming routine around your dog’s actual coat, with layered comb checks, careful drying and practical choices about haircuts.

Goldendoodle Grooming: Coat Checks and Manageable Haircuts

Learn to check beneath a Goldendoodle’s coat, prevent small snags becoming mats and choose a practical haircut with a routine you can maintain.

English Cocker Spaniel Grooming: Feathering and Pet Trims

Build a useful routine for English Cocker feathering, muddy walks and coat checks, with clear choices between a natural finish and a clipped pet trim.

American Cocker Spaniel Grooming: Ears, Feathering and Trims

Keep Cocker ears and feathering comfortable, check hidden tangles and choose a practical pet trim with a clear plan for bathing, drying and coat care.

Tibetan Terrier Grooming: Shaggy Coats and Practical Trims

Check beneath a Tibetan Terrier’s shaggy coat, manage changing grooming needs and choose a pet trim that suits your dog’s activity and coat care.

Miniature Schnauzer Grooming: Beards, Clipping and Stripping

Understand the Schnauzer clipping-versus-stripping choice, keep beard and leg hair manageable, and build a useful routine between grooming visits.

Wheaten Terrier Grooming: Soft Coats, Beards and Pet Trims

Maintain a Wheaten’s silky coat with careful line brushing, beard care and a practical haircut plan, plus useful checks before bathing or clipping.

Old English Sheepdog Grooming: A Manageable Shaggy Coat

Plan Old English Sheepdog grooming in manageable sections, check beneath the outer coat and choose a practical pet trim with enough time for drying.

Portuguese Water Dog Grooming: Swimming, Coats and Trims

Care for a Portuguese Water Dog’s curls or waves with an after-swimming routine, gentle comb checks and a practical plan for regular haircuts.

Lagotto Romagnolo Grooming: Keep Curls, Prevent Tangles

Maintain a Lagotto’s rustic curls with sensible coat checks, an after-walk routine and practical haircut advice that preserves its natural look.

Cockapoo Grooming: Coat Types, Comb Checks and Haircuts

Build a Cockapoo grooming routine around the coat your dog actually has, with practical advice on brushing, coat changes, bathing and haircuts.

Cavapoo Grooming: Soft Coats and Manageable Pet Trims

Care for a Cavapoo or Cavoodle with gentle comb checks, manageable facial hair, careful bath preparation and a haircut suited to its own coat.

Lhasa Apso Grooming: Long Coats and Easier Pet Trims

Keep a Lhasa Apso comfortable with layer brushing, hidden-tangle checks, careful drying and a practical haircut plan for life between grooms.

Coton de Tulear Grooming: Care Beneath the Cottony Coat

Learn how to check a Coton’s soft coat for hidden tangles, brush gently, prepare for a bath and choose a comfortable, maintainable pet haircut.

Yorkshire Terrier Grooming: Silky Hair and Practical Trims

Keep Yorkie hair comfortable with gentle brushing, face and paw checks, careful bathing and a practical haircut that fits your daily routine.

Maltese Grooming: Gentle Care for a Silky White Coat

A useful Maltese grooming routine for silky hair, facial care, hidden tangles and bathing, with advice on choosing a pet trim you can maintain.

Shih Tzu Grooming: A Comfortable Coat and Easier Haircuts

A practical Shih Tzu grooming routine for facial hair, hidden tangles, bathing and pet haircuts, with useful checks between grooming appointments.

Poodle Grooming: Curls, Coat Prep and Practical Haircuts

Keep Poodle curls comfortable with section brushing, careful coat preparation and a maintainable pet trim, plus advice on tools and home grooming.

Havanese Grooming: A Manageable Coat at Any Length

Make Havanese coat care easier with gentle layer brushing, a practical haircut plan and checks for hidden tangles, face hair, paws and nails.

Bichon Frise Grooming: Care Beneath the White Curls

Care for your Bichon’s curls between haircuts: gentle section brushing, comb checks, bathing, drying and choosing a pet trim you can maintain.

Clipper Blade Stuck or Not Cutting? What to Do

Blade snagging or not cutting? Check coat preparation, fitting and blade care, then learn what to send VUNRO support if the problem persists.

How to Prepare Your Dog’s Coat Before Clipping

Prepare your dog’s coat for a smoother clip: check for mats, bathe, dry fully and comb to the roots, with clear advice on when to stop...

Build Your Own Bundle Around the Tools You Already Own

Build a useful bundle by starting with the tools you already own, the jobs you want to cover and the exact fittings required. Then compare the...

Dropped a Grooming Tool? Check It Before the Next Pass

A dropped tool needs assessment before it returns to the dog. Separate visible damage from faults that require qualified inspection, and keep a ready spare available.

Two Dogs, One Grooming Kit: Keep Their Care Separate

A shared household still needs a clear equipment-care routine. Plan separate sessions and reset tools properly, especially when either dog has a skin concern.

Between Grooms: Choose One Small Job, Not a Whole Haircut

A between-appointments session does not have to become a full groom. Choose one useful task, prepare for it and finish while the dog is comfortable.

Want a Longer Coat? Choose a Routine You Can Keep Up With

A fuller coat works best when the home routine and salon plan support it. Agree what can realistically be maintained before choosing the next length.

Why the Same Length Looks Different on Two Dogs

A cutting-length label helps you choose equipment. It cannot promise an identical-looking finish on different coats. Record the result on the actual dog.

What Belongs in a Backup Grooming Kit?

A backup kit should cover the interruptions that would stop your work. Build it by task, fitting and readiness instead of collecting random spare equipment.

Plan a Cordless Grooming Day Without Guessing the Battery

Turn the cordless runtime claim into a sensible working plan. Check your actual use, prepare the right charging equipment and keep an appropriate backup for essential...

Ordering a Replacement Cutter: The Checks That Prevent a Wrong Fit

A replacement cutter is the moving part within a compatible blade assembly. Match the system, width and blade number before ordering, and check whether the whole...

Cleaning, Disinfection and Oiling: Three Different Jobs

Removing hair, disinfecting equipment and lubricating a blade are different tasks. Build a care routine that follows both the tool instructions and the care-product label.

Before Scissor Finishing: Let the Comb Show What Needs Work

Before removing more coat, check how it is sitting. A gentle comb check and a fresh view can help professionals distinguish preparation from finishing work.

Standard or Wide A5 Blades: Choose by the Job, Not the Hype

A wider blade can suit broad body work, but it is a separate buying decision from cutting length. Compare the job, attachments and replacement parts before...

The Two-Minute Handover That Makes Home Coat Care Clearer

A short handover can make grooming advice much easier to use at home. Demonstrate one action, let the owner try it and agree what should happen...

How to Record a Guard Comb Finish You Can Repeat

Keep the details behind a finish you love: the clipper, base blade, guard length, coat preparation and direction. A simple record makes the next conversation much...

Set Up a Small Home Grooming Space That Actually Works

You do not need a spare room for sensible home coat care. Prepare good footing, light, safe storage and the equipment for one familiar task.

A New Rescue Dog: Plan the First Groom Without Rushing Trust

Give a newly adopted dog time and choice. Separate urgent welfare needs from cosmetic goals, and build a grooming plan around the dog’s comfort.

When Puppy Coat Starts Changing: Adjust the Care Plan

A puppy’s changing coat may need a changing care routine. Learn what to notice, how to keep checks comfortable and what to ask at the next...

The Hidden Coat Check Under Your Dog’s Harness and Collar

Remove the harness and look at the coat beneath it. A short, gentle check can reveal catching hair, trapped debris or skin changes that need attention.

Turn a Haircut Photo into a Grooming Brief That Works

A reference photo starts a useful conversation. Turn the look into an agreed plan for this dog, this coat and the care that happens between appointments.

Packing a Grooming Kit: Protect the Edges, Keep It Dry

Pack grooming equipment so it arrives clean, dry and protected. Separate the tools you need from the bigger jobs that can wait until you are back...

Before the First Clip: The Small Coat Check That Saves Rework

Before clipping, use a gentle coat check to find preparation gaps. A snag is information to act on, not a reason to press harder with the...

A Warm Clipper Blade: When to Stop, Swap and Check

A blade becoming warm is a reason to pause and check. Plan a safe swap, keep the replacement ready and investigate recurring heat instead of pushing...

Build a Blade Rotation Around the Grooms You Actually Book

Use actual appointments and service downtime to choose your blade reserve. Buy the lengths you rely on, with enough ready spares to keep work moving.

Same Blade Number, Different Fit: Check the System Before You Buy

A blade number describes a cutting length within a range. It does not tell you whether the blade fits your clipper. Use this buying checklist before...

Sensitive Skin or Something More? Grooming Clues to Record

Turn recurring itching, odour and skin changes into useful observations for the vet instead of repeatedly changing grooming products.

Paw Care Between Grooms: Nails, Pad Hair and Licking

Make a useful paw check part of your routine and avoid assuming that slipping or licking is just a grooming issue.

Shedding Season: A Gentler Brushing and Drying Routine

Remove loose coat without chasing every hair, protect the skin and know when shedding needs a different kind of attention.

Your Puppy’s First Groom: A Plan Worth Repeating

Prepare for handling, choose an appropriate first visit and measure success by comfort rather than the amount of hair removed.

Skin Fold Care: Keep Checks Gentle and Specific

Learn what to look for in moisture-prone folds, how to avoid over-cleaning and when routine care needs a veterinary plan.

Hot Spots After Wet Weather: Grooming Signs to Act On

Recognise a rapidly changing sore patch, stop the grooming task and gather the information your vet needs.

How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog? Build the Right Routine

Choose bathing frequency around the dog, product and skin condition, and investigate irritation without assuming that every frequent bath is harmful.

Ear Care After Baths and Swimming: What to Check

Keep routine ear care gentle, recognise the signs of a problem and avoid treating every damp ear with an unneeded cleaner.

Black Nails, Dewclaws and Nervous Dogs: A Calmer Nail Routine

Prepare for nail care, avoid guessing on dark claws and build comfortable handling without insisting on all four feet at once.

Double-Coated Dogs in Summer: Grooming Without a Close Shave

Support summer comfort with appropriate coat care, practical heat precautions and a clear distinction between cosmetic clipping and necessary treatment.

Why Your Dog Still Smells After a Bath

Locate the source of lingering odour, review your bathing routine and recognise when another wash is the wrong next step.

Groomsaber to VUNRO: What the Rebrand Means

A practical reference for returning customers: recognise the VUNRO name, check product compatibility and find the right support.

Scissor Finishing: A More Controlled Grooming Workflow

Plan the outline, check preparation and make deliberate finishing decisions without chasing every stray hair.

Grooming Scissors and Combs: A Sensible Home Kit

Choose tools for the maintenance you can safely do at home, and leave close or unfamiliar cutting work to a professional.

Grooming Appointments: Build a Diary That Actually Works

Use real appointment timings, sensible buffers and clear client communication to reduce the pressure of an overfilled grooming diary.

A Three-Step Grooming Routine: Prepare, Groom, Review

Organise a groom into three useful stages so coat preparation, dog comfort and the home-care handover all have a place.

Dog Dental Care: What Helps Between Vet Visits

Build a comfortable toothbrushing habit, recognise dental warning signs and understand the limits of cosmetic teeth cleaning.

Double Dewclaws: How to Check and Care for Them

Find the extra claws that are easy to miss, recognise damage and build them into your dog’s regular paw checks.

Dog Hair Dye: Welfare, Product Checks and Safer Decisions

Before considering creative colour, assess whether the dog should have it at all and what the specific product actually allows.

Grooming Salon Layout: A More Comfortable Working Space

Plan the room around dog movement, wet work, tool preparation and clear handovers before choosing decorative finishes.

Understanding Dog Behaviour During Grooming

Recognise changes in comfort, communicate them clearly and build a grooming plan that owners can support between visits.

Grooming Senior Dogs: Comfort Before a Perfect Finish

Adapt the appointment for mobility, fatigue and changing tolerance, with a clear plan for when to pause or involve the vet.

Mobile Dog Grooming: Is It the Right Service Model?

Compare the convenience of mobile grooming with the realities of travel, vehicle capacity, dog comfort and daily scheduling.

Clipper Blade Drives: Recognising a Fault and Getting It Fixed

Learn what the drive does, how to narrow down a suspected fault and why replacement instructions must match your clipper model.

Choosing Blades for a Grooming Business: Cost per Useful Groom

Compare blades using service life, compatibility, downtime and actual work—not just the purchase price or a promised productivity gain.

Reducing Blade Waste: Repair, Reuse and Responsible Disposal

Make better use of the blades you own, track repair decisions and check disposal routes without relying on unsupported green claims.

Sharpen or Replace a Clipper Blade? A Decision Guide

Separate an edge that needs professional attention from a damaged blade or a fault elsewhere in the clipper.

Clipper Blade Troubleshooting: Diagnose Before You Replace

Work through pulling, tramlines, noise and heat with a simple fault-isolation sequence that avoids unnecessary replacements.

Blade Maintenance: A Clean, Dry, Ready-to-Use Routine

Organise blade cleaning, disinfection, lubrication and storage so a used blade never gets mistaken for a ready one.

Safe Clipper Technique: Preparation, Control and Stop Points

Use a repeatable safety check before and during clipping, with clear limits for hot blades, difficult coats and sensitive areas.

How Grooming Clippers Evolved—and What Matters Today

From electric motors to replaceable cutting parts, explore the changes that made modern grooming tools easier to use and maintain.

Choosing a Dog Clipper Blade: Fit, Length and Finish

Choose blades in the right order: compatibility first, then coat condition, intended length and the finish you can safely achieve.

Clipper Performance: Check the Whole Cutting System

A cleaner finish depends on coat preparation, blade care and a healthy clipper. Use this sequence before blaming the blade.

Matted Dog Coats: What to Do and When to Stop

Understand the difference between a small tangle and tight matting, protect the skin, and plan a coat length you can maintain.

Dog Grooming Basics: A Practical Routine for Pet Parents

Build a manageable home routine for brushing, bathing, nails and skin checks—and know which jobs belong with a professional.