I've been bit before by cats and dogs, it comes with the territory. I only got bit once tho while grooming. I was attempting to dry an INSANE bichon. This dog is on a regular grooming schedule so he comes in regularly but still goes insane every damn time you try to force dry him. Some how my fingers ended up in his mouth
. he bit me but not hard enough to break skin.
i can't believe your classmates get bit a lot. i think each person i groomed with got bit maybe once, tho some did get nipped more. Those people who were bitten more then once give off the wrong vibe. If i can tell they are scared, the dog definitely knows it. Plus they have the dog on a loose loop and aren't watching the head out of the corner of their eye. i always have an eye on their head or even body muscles.
School was fun and i did learn a lot. I watched the professional groomers handle the aggressive dogs to pick up tips on how to place them on the table and maneuver them so you can get your groom done.