A professional who bathes dogs in preparation for grooming. Respnsibilities include:

• Combs and cuts out heavy mats from dog's coat, using barber shears and steel comb.
• Brushes fur to remove dead skin, using dog brush.
• Draws bath water and regulates temperature.
• Washes dog, using perfumed soap or shampoo and handbrush and repeats process until dog is clean.
• Dries dog, using towel and electric drier.
• Cleans animals' quarters.
• May trim and shape dog's coat and clip toenails, using scissors and clippers.