Have you noticed that your customer base is aging rapidly? Are the cute little puppies you once groomed getting older and requiring more care? Providing the best possible care for these beloved pets is essential. This four-hour certificate class will teach you everything you need to know, including how to communicate with clients, what products to use, and the diseases senior dogs may face. Mindy will go over everything you need to know giving you the tools to become a skilled senior dog groomer who is in high demand for compassionate care. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate to proudly exhibit your dedication to the well-being of your clients' elderly dogs.
While there has never been an official list of dog coat types for the grooming industry, maybe there ought to be! Jennifer has compiled a list that is helping to change the industry and standardize what specific and separate grooming strategies are required for each of the 15 Coat Types. Each one has "Do's and Don'ts" based on the scientific, genetic, and physical structure of the hair or fur of that type dog. While individual dogs vary even within breeds, knowing what products, tools, and techniques are appropriate to the coat type in front of you is essential. Combination coats, that have the problems of both fur and hair, will also be addressed. After this seminar, you will be able to set yourself apart as the groomer who is an expert on differentiating coat types and, instead of treating them all the same, the groomer who gives each unique dog's coat its proper care.
Bichons are one of the most stunning breeds, and Olga has made her mark all over the world with her award-winning Bichon grooms. Olga is also known for all her "Modern Styles" grooming seminars and magazines. In this seminar she takes one of her favorite breeds and grooms them to be cute and cuddly by accentuating their beautiful features. Olga will share her knowledge of balancing breed profiles while giving them their own unique personality through their trim.
Let’s open another chapter from Jayne Gallagher’s book of whimsical grooming. A Tail’s Tale. Here the often understated tail will be the front and center. The emphasis will be on its magical transformation often seen in Jayne’s hybrid freestyle designs. Learn just what a sidewinder, dandelion, and hybrid spiral can do for your daily styles!
Even if you are a seasoned groomer or brand new, sometimes getting back to the basics is what we need! In this class, Markie James will go over all the basics: from what tools are on the market and available to us, blade lengths and when to use them, holding your shears properly, ergonomics to take care of yourself, safety rules to live by, to organizing tips to make your day go smoother.
One of the most popular mixed breeds we see in our salons continue to be Shih Tzu mixes. In this seminar, Chris Anthony will show you a simple method to add style to small mixed breeds without adding more maintenance for the pet owner. Join Chris to learn how to style those cute teddy bear faces and stylish little bums!
If there's a single breed that you're certain to find coming to you for grooming, it's the Poodle. All of them—no matter what trim style their owners select—should be elegant, well-balanced, and scissored. Grooming difficult feet, achieving a beautiful topknot, and getting that overall balanced look are not the easiest tasks in the world. Sue and Jay will demonstrate techniques and shortcuts, provide timesaving tips, and show you how to do quick and stylish everyday pet trims.
Want to do something extraordinary and out of this world for your clients? Want to try something excitingly new and colorful, and out of the box? Milena will help you gain confidence and mastery over the airbrush, a complex tool with numerous ways of use. Learn the importance of choosing the right equipment for each design and an understanding on how to create simple or broad lines to adding a single perfect rose or airbrush an entire bouquet of flowers. Let your imagination go wild, and let’s airbrush!