Five steps to every groom: Which is the second step?

Five steps to every groom: Which is the second step?

• A. Pre-Groom Assessment
• B. Prep Work (Bath + Dry + Brush Out)
• C. Sanitary & Pads
• D. Body Grooming

Answer: (B)

After the initial assessment, you move into prep work—bath, dry, brush out. This step sets the foundation for everything that comes next by making the coat clean and manageable. Bathing loosens dirt and oils so the coat can be cleaned thoroughly. Drying the coat helps it dry in a controllable way and makes brushing effective. Brushing out removes tangles and mats, ensuring the coat lies smooth and even for subsequent grooming. If you skip or rush this step, trimming and shaping can be uneven, clippers may snag on mats, and skin irritation can occur from dirty or damp fur. Sanitary & pads are then addressed on a clean, dry surface to maintain hygiene, and body grooming comes after the coat is prepared, so the finish is tidy and consistent.

After the initial assessment, you move into prep work—bath, dry, brush out. This step sets the foundation for everything that comes next by making the coat clean and manageable. Bathing loosens dirt and oils so the coat can be cleaned thoroughly. Drying the coat helps it dry in a controllable way and makes brushing effective. Brushing out removes tangles and mats, ensuring the coat lies smooth and even for subsequent grooming. If you skip or rush this step, trimming and shaping can be uneven, clippers may snag on mats, and skin irritation can occur from dirty or damp fur. Sanitary & pads are then addressed on a clean, dry surface to maintain hygiene, and body grooming comes after the coat is prepared, so the finish is tidy and consistent.