Grooming Course

We believe you learn by doing!

Students are guaranteed to learn what they need to be successful in operating their own business or working as a team member for someone in the field.

Students will have hands-on education working with different breeds from start to finish (bathing, drying, clipping, scissoring, and all the final touches). They will also learn to use all the tools of the trade.

If you have any questions please contact Tai at [email protected]

 

Introduction to grooming – Step 1 – 32.5 hours  /  $500 (Tue – Sat: 10 – 4)
What you will learn:
– Bathing
– Drying
– Brushing techniques
– Safe equipment use
– Dog Anatomy
– Nail cutting and grinding
– Ear cleaning and plucking

- Safety: Salon Safety, Danger Zones on dogs …
After completing this course you will receive a Bather Certificate. This is the perfect course for anyone exploring the idea of working in the field. Groomers, Vet Techs and Boarding Kennels all need Bathers.

 

Intermediate Groomer – Step 2 – 32.5 hours  /  $500 (Tue – Sat: 10 – 4)
What you will learn:
– Pad Shaving
– Pre-shaves
– Clipper work
– Learn the proper use and maintenance of tools
– Proper scissor handling and ergonomic techniques
– De-matting
– Sanitary Clipping

 

Advanced Groomer – Step 3 – 32.5 hours  /  $750 (Tue – Sat: 10 – 4)
What you will learn:
- Advanced De-matting
- Hand scissoring
- Patterns & Breed Standards
- Parasites
- Client management
- Handling a difficult dog
- Puppy’s first visit

 

Advanced Scissoring – Step 4 – 32.5 hours  / $750 (Tue – Sat: 10 – 4)
What you will learn:
- Perfecting your skills
– Pet First Aid
- Business:
      – How to start and maintain a thriving business
      – Ways to increase revenue
      – Ways to motivate your staff

 

After completing all 4 steps you will have:
- A written test
- A hands-on-grooming test from interacting with the client to finishing the cut
- Evaluation by one of our expert groomers throughout the course73
Upon positive graduation in all three sections you will be graduating with a certificate.

 

Advanced Grooming – 32 hours  /  $500 (Tue – Sat: 10 – 4)
Need more practice or tips from our expert groomers then this is for you!
You would like to to have more training in specialty breed cuts then this course is for you. We will go over the fundamentals and you will have lots of hands on time.

 

Learn how to groom your own dog
Do you want to learn how to groom your own dog? Do you want to learn how to properly maintain your dog in between groomings? Please contact us for more information!

 

Student Groomer Discount
If you have a pure bred ( Schnauzer, Poodle, Shih Tzu, Yorkie, Bichon etc) with a great coat condition and are okay with us putting him/her in a breed pattern then you can get 20% OFF your groom if he/she is groomed by one of our students with groomer supervision of course!
Sorry, but not all dogs are suited for this program like Shepherds, Huskies, Retrievers and other double coated breeds.