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The Ultimate Dog Grooming Quiz: How Much Do You TRULY Know?

By 6 January 2021Education, Grooming

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a professional dog groomer? Take this quiz and find out!

Time to test your knowledge and see whether you’re ready to start booking clients, or if extra training is needed first.

Good luck! 💕

The main function of dog grooming is to:
The main function of dog grooming is to:
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Which of these career paths can you pursue as a certified groomer?
Which of these career paths can you pursue as a certified groomer?
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Which of these responsibilities is NOT part of a groomer's job description?
Which of these responsibilities is NOT part of a groomer's job description?
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Arthritis, hip dysplasia, and luxating patella are all signs of:
Arthritis, hip dysplasia, and luxating patella are all signs of:
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The bottom layer of a dog's skin is known as the:
The bottom layer of a dog's skin is known as the:
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TRUE or FALSE: Operant conditioning occurs when an unconditioned stimulus and an unconditioned response are then paired with a conditioned stimulus.
TRUE or FALSE: Operant conditioning occurs when an unconditioned stimulus and an unconditioned response are then paired with a conditioned stimulus.
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If trying to groom a defiant dog, why should you NOT employ "Dominance Theory"?
If trying to groom a defiant dog, why should you NOT employ
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Which of these is NOT considered threatening behavior from a dog?
Which of these is NOT considered threatening behavior from a dog?
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Groomers are most likely to encounter which type of aggression from their clients' dogs?
Groomers are most likely to encounter which type of aggression from their clients' dogs?
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TRUE or FALSE: You should never shave a double-coated dog.
TRUE or FALSE: You should never shave a double-coated dog.
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Bent shank scissors are best used to:
Bent shank scissors are best used to:
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What is a "quick"?
What is a
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Golden Retrievers are considered a "natural" breed. According to AKC breed standards, the best way for you to groom a Golden Retriever is to:
Golden Retrievers are considered a
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What should you consider before grooming a mixed breed dog?
What should you consider before grooming a mixed breed dog?
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What are the benefits of First Aid training for dog groomers?
What are the benefits of First Aid training for dog groomers?
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TRUE or FALSE: Becoming a certified dog groomer will attract more clients, impress potential employers, strengthen your resume, and take your professional career to the next level!
TRUE or FALSE: Becoming a certified dog groomer will attract more clients, impress potential employers, strengthen your resume, and take your professional career to the next level!
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    Sarah Cavanagh is a seasoned writer with more than 20 years of experience and a background in English Literature. She has been part of the QC team since 2019, where she manages social media and crafts blog content across multiple schools. When she’s not working, you can find her writing her debut horror/romance novel, Hollowed Ground.

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