Course Curriculum

Week One

Familiarization with grooming equipment
Pet Hygiene
De-matting
Brushing, De-shedding Techniques
Nail Clipping, cauterizing
Ear Cleaning
Bathing
Skin Conditions-Shampoos
Anal Gland checking
Parasite Removal and Recognition
Drying Techniques
Orientation on bathing of long and short-haired breeds such as:
Basset Hound Beagle
Boston Terrier Boxer
Bulldog Bull Terrier
Chihuahua Chow
Dachshund Dalmation
Fox Terrier German Sheppard
Labrador Retriever Pug
Pomeranian Setters
Pyrenees

Week Two

Basics of clipper use for face, feet, tail, stomach and genital areas
Introduction to various Terrier Breeds such as:
Scottish Terriers
West Highland White Terrier
Cairn Terriers
Yorkshire Terriers
Silky Terriers
Introduction to popular small breeds such as:
Lhasa Apsos
Shih Tzus
Maltese
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel

Week Three

Introduction to Spaniels and Schnauzers such as:
American Cocker Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
Miniature Schnauzer

Week Four

Basics of body scissoring
Introduction to Poodles and Bichons
Introduction of styles such as:
Puppy Clip
Dutch Clip
Lamb Clip
Summer Clip
Town & Country Clip

Week Five

Introduction to cat grooming
Working on weak areas in grooming, particular popular styles, or breeds such as:
Schnauzer cuts, Poodle cuts, Cocker cuts, etc…

Week Six

Perfection of All Popular Breeds & Popular Cuts
Certification for completion of Pet Grooming Course