Professional Pet Care Programs

   

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This is an in depth course designed to build confidence through knowledge and technical skills to get you started in an entry level position in the Professional Pet Industry. The course includes the application of all technical skills necessary to brush, bathe, and apply  proper drying techniques for all dog breeds and coat types.  During this course you will learn and put into practice the basic methods of scissoring and clipping for correct anatomy of the dogs eyes, ears , nose,  and feet in addition to sanitary clipping and teeth brushing. Students will understand time management, pet handling  and proper customer service and animal care.

 

 

Milestone 1
  • Pet Grooming Introduction and Procedures  
  • Industry Terminology
  • Use and Care of Grooming Equipment
  • Sanitation and Sterilization

  Milestone 2

  • Dog Anatomy and Biology
  • Skin Conditions
  • Internal and External Parasites
Milestone 3
  • AKC Breed Recognition
  • Behavioral Theory
  • Pet Handling and Safety
Milestone 4
  • Preparation of Pets for Grooming
  • Product Knowledge and their recommend usage and benefits
  • Bathing, Brushing and Drying Methods and Technique
Milestone 5
  • Basic Clipper and Scissor Techniques
  • Finishing Touches
Milestone 6
  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • The Salon Environment
Milestone 7
  • Career Development - Introduction to Career Paths

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This course is designed to build confidence through knowledge and technical skills to launch you into the Pet Industry as a Professional Pet Stylist upon graduation. Students will be taught everything offered in the Professional Dog Bather course, AND learn proper use of grooming tools to perform skilled techniques in clipping, thinning shear use, scissoring,  and de-shedding. Students will learn the  AKC Breed Groups and Body Patterns as wells as how to groom  mixed breeds while applying creativity,  balance, symmetry and proper expression to all.
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Milestone 8
  • Skin structure and Conditions
  • Pet Nutrition
  • AKC Breed Recognition – continuation
  • Industry Terminology - continuation

Milestone 9

  • Therapeutic Bathing
  • Grooming Techniques using Snap-on Comb Attachments

Milestone 10

  • Styles and Patterns
  • Scissoring Techniques
  • Balance and Symmetry

Milestone 11

  • Salon Environment with Introduction to Mobile Grooming
  • Mobile Pet Grooming 
  •  First Aid For Pets
  • Career Development - Introduction to Career Paths

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Achieve the success of Advanced Stylist Skills AND follow your passion by choosing your career path!  This course is a combination of the subject matter and technical application offered in the Professional Bather and Professional Pet Stylist course AND teaches Advanced skills and knowledge for higher accomplishment in the Pet Industry  for those serious minded looking to   the highest level of career development.

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Milestone 12
  • Advanced Clipper Techniques
  • Advanced Styles and Patterns
Milestone 13
  • Professional  Advanced Hand Stripping, Scissoring and Styling Techniques
  • Introduction to Show Grooming Styles and Patterns
  • Camouflaging  for Proper Confirmation
  • Creative Grooming and Coloring Techniques
Milestone 14
  • Career and Business Plan Development
  • Building Your Business for Success!

Choose Your Career Path:    Enroll NOW!

  • Pet Stylist – Small Business or Corporation
  • Salon Manager – Small Business or Corporation
  • Salon Business Owner/Operator
  • Mobile Pet Groomer
  • Mobile Pet Grooming Business Owner 
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