• Glossary of Terminology (occiput, brisket, pastern, stifle, etc.)
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Anatomy & Biology
  • Use & Care of Equipment
  • Proper Breed Recognition
    (coat types & textures for smooth coats, short coats,
    double coats, long, silky coats, harsh, wiry coats,
    curly wooly coats, corded coats)
  • Preparation of Pets for Grooming
  • Pet Evaluation
  • Dog Grooming Procedure
  • Nail Clipping
  • Ear Cleaning & Ear Hair Removal
  • Brushing & De-matting Technique
  • Canine bathing
  • Procedural Step to Bathing
    (wetting, lathering, scrubbing, rinsing, conditioning, tub drying)
    (flea bath, medicated bath, coat conditioning)
  • Anal Gland Checking
  • Blow Drying Techniques
  • Parasite Recognition (internal & external)
  • Skin Condition Recognition
  • Handling Pets
  • Problem Pet Handling
  • Product Knowledge
  • Kennel & Tub Sanitation
  • Teeth Care
  • Basic Styling for Common Toy Breed
  • Clipping of:
    – Terrier Breeds…..Including Schnauzer
    – Parted Breeds…..Including the Maltese & Shih Tzu
    – Also….. Poodle & Pomeranian
  • Basic Scissoring & Techniques
  • Working on Snap-on Comb Attachments
  • Coat Thinning
  • Balance & Symmetry
  • Popular Breed Styles
    (teddy faces, puppy cuts & schnauzer cuts)
  • Clipper & Shaver Finish
  • Safety in the Workplace
  • Shop Operations
  • Grooming Business Management

 

Opportunities After Graduation

  • Partnership Opportunity
  • Franchise Opportunity
  • Work Opportunity
  • Freelance Job Opportunity