PROGRAMS
Week 1 and 2~Toys and Mixed Breeds
- Bathing Techniques
- Touch Ups
- Kennel Clipping
- Advocates for Pet Adoption
Week 3 and 4~Terrier and Sporting Groups/Drop Coat
- Long Legged Terrier: Schnauzer
- Short Legged Terrier: Westie and Scottie
- Drop Coats
- De shed techniques
- Large Dogs
- Camouflage Techniques
- Matted dogs
Week 5 and 6~Hound, Working and Herding Groups/Non-Sporting Groups
- Popular Styling
- Teddy bear clips
- Puppy clips
- Fox/Lion clips
- Ruff coats
- Customer specification
- Advanced Scissoring Techniques
- Poodles
Week 7 and 8~Non Sporting/Cat Grooming
- Poodles and Bichons
- Finishing Skills
GRADUATION
Week 1 and 2
- Bathing and Brushing Techniques
- Nail (clipping and grinding)
- Ear (plucking hair our of ear canal/clean with
solution)
- Brushing techniques/detangling
- Anal gland expression
- Teeth brushing
- Drying techniques
Week 3 and 4
- Touch Ups: face, feet, tail and tummy
- Kennel Clipping
- Stripping the Matted Dog
- Advocates for Pet Adoption
- Donations (including services and time)
GRADUATION
Advanced Stylist
Graduate School
- 4 week program
- 8:00am-5:00pm
Full Time Enrollment
- 3 days a week
- $600 (96 class hours)
Part Time Enrollment
- 2 days a week
- $400 (64 class hours)
Refresher Course for Certified Groomers:
For groomers previously certified that need to refine skills to re-enter workplace.
- Registration Fee: $100
- Equipment Fee: $600 (if needed)
Tuition and Full or Part Time same as Advanced Course
The Pet Hygienist
Full Time Enrollment
- Mondays - Fridays
- 4 week program
- 8:00am-5:00pm
- 160 class hours
Tuition: $500
Registration: $50
Equipment fee: $250
TOTAL : $800
Basic Skills for the workplace such as a grooming salon or animal medical office and NOT intended for self employment.
Professional Pet Stylist
Full Time Enrollment
- Mondays-Fridays
- 8:00am-5:00pm
- 5 days a week
- 8 weeks
- 40 days
- 320 class hours
Part Time Enrollment I
People that travel or live out of town
People with other priorities (eg. Jobs)
- 3 days a week
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
- 8:00am-5:00pm
- 13.5 weeks*
- 40 days
- 320 class hours
Part Time Enrollment II
- 2 days a week (choices): need to be consecutive
- 8:00am-5:00pm
- Choice 1: Mondays and Tuesdays
- Choice 2: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Choice 3: Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Choice 4: Thursdays and Fridays
- 20 weeks
- 40 days
Tuition: $2,600
Equipment: $600
Registration: $100
Total - $3300.00
See "Payment Plans" to view a cheaper rate for the plan and economy equipment package choice to pay less for the school.
COURSE WORK INCLUDES:
COURSE WORK INCLUDES:
COURSE WORK INCLUDES:
Designed for Post-Certification
Additional training preparation for employment, build speed and refine skills of all breeds and grooming procedures learned.
Be able to observe other professional groomers at work, handle clients, shop operations, prioritizing time and retain more knowledge and familiarization with the industry.
2-3 dogs per class session will be given
Program I
Program III
Program II
- Classes begin every 1st Monday monthly
- Registration fees hold students place
- 2 students per course
