The contestants' celebration of reaching the halfway point in the competition is short-lived when they learn that they must go to a park and search for dogs to groom.

The contestants go to a world-class dog-treat bakery to create treats.

The groomers learn to handle the unexpected; doggy first aid and CPR; the groomers' clients bring cats to the salon.

Tempers flare as the groomers argue about design choices for a poodle fashion show.

The groomers take on puppies, their toughest customers.

The "quick sniff challenge" tests groomers' clipping skills in an unconventional way.

Twelve dog-groomers from all walks of life meet in Los Angeles and begin to compete.