This is the most common mistake for people when trying to cut their dog’s hair. It’s also one of the most dangerous, and most easily avoided. There are three things to remember when cutting a dog’s hair:
Don’t pull the scissors out and then bring it back in, because that’s where the real danger lies.
Don’t move your hand while you’re pulling the scissors out, because that’s when it’s most dangerous.
Do not pull the blades of the scissors back into the handle to keep it from moving around when you’re pulling it out. That’s the second biggest cause of injury, right behind pulling the scissors out of your dog’s skin.