Canine Basics:

• Anatomy
• Hair and Skin
• Eyes, Ears, Teeth
• Breed Recognition

Canine Health Issues, Well-being:

• Nutrition
• Parasites and Pesticides
• Diseases and Viruses
• First Aid and Emergency Procedures

Animal Handler Health and Safety

• Zoonotic Diseases
• Cleanliness & Sanitation

Canine Behavior

• Understanding the Pack Mentality
• Becoming the Alpha Groomer
• Canine Body Language Posture
• Aggressive Dogs

Bathing Procedures

• Coat Evaluation to Determine Proper Bathing Technique
• Principles of Shampoo
• Utilizing Bathing Systems
• Product Selection
• Blow Drying Techniques

Equipment Selection, Care, Use

• Clippers and Maintenance
• Blades and Shears
• Snap-On Combs
• Hand Tools
• Blow Dryers
• Intro to the Clipper Vac®

Grooming Basics

• The Art of Gentle Restraint
• Grooming Tools
• The Art of Grooming
• Balance and Symmetry
• Clipping Toenails
• Brushing
• De-Shedding
• Basic De-Matting
• Scissoring for Beginners

Customer Service 101

• Choosing Your Clients
• Saying No
• Establishing Repeat Clientele
• Dealing with Difficult Customers

Developing Useful Techniques

Setting Proper Patterns

• Scissoring Skills
• Shear Selection and Care
• Training The Groomer’s Eye
• Smooth Finishing Techniques
• Debunking Dematting

Advanced Grooming Techniques

• Faces, Feet, and Everything In-Between
• Kennel Trims, Puppy Clips & Shave-Downs
• Specific Breed Grooming Techniques
• Mixed Breed Interpretation

I’m A Groomer-Now What?

• How to Find a Grooming Position
• Writing a Resume
• Being an Employee vs. Salon Ownership

Advanced Grooming Techniques

• Faces, Feet, and Everything In-Between
• Kennel Trims, Puppy Clips &  Shave-Downs
• Specific Breed Grooming Techniques
• Mixed Breed Interpretation
• Camouflaging Crooked Legs & Uneven Body Parts!
• Time-Saving Techniques
• Fun and Fancy Finishing Touches

Developing Useful Techniques

• Setting Proper Patterns
• Scissoring Skills
• Shear Selection and Care
• Training The Groomer’s Eye
• Smooth Finishing Techniques
• Debunking Dematting

Marketing Your Grooming Services

• Marketing Theory
• Fun & Different
• How to Get Free Publicity
• Establishing a Successful Reputation
• Understanding Web Marketing & It’s Importance

Salon Set-Up & Management

• Salon Business Basics
• Location, Location, Location
• Fixture Selection
• Salon Design
• Maintaining a Safe Salon Environment
• Record Keeping
• Building Your Own Equipment-Cheaper!
• Employees vs. Contract Labor