Professional groomers usually use their electric clippers on both wet and dry dogs.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only wet
• D. Only dry

Answer: (B)

Clipping is done on a dry coat to achieve consistent, safe results. When the coat is wet, hair clumps together and lies in unpredictable ways, which makes it harder to see where you’re cutting and can lead to uneven lengths. Wet hair also increases resistance and friction on the blade, so it can heat up more, dull faster, or cause tugging and discomfort for the dog. Dry hair feeds through the blade smoothly, giving a cleaner cut and reducing the risk of skin irritation or nicks. For these reasons, professional groomers generally dry the coat before clipping, with any final touch-ups done after drying.