If you have a digital PDF, use a stylus to trace the pattern lines over the illustrations to build muscle memory.
Before starting a breed you aren't familiar with, keep the book open to that page. Compare your progress to the illustrations at every stage.
If you manage to get your hands on a copy (or a digital PDF version), here is the wealth of information you can expect: 1. Grooming Tools and Equipment
Melissa Verplank also authored The Theory of Five , which simplifies grooming into five basic shapes. Using these two books together is the fastest way to master the craft. Final Thoughts