Program Curriculum

 

Total program hours

336

Prerequisite

None

Objective

A professional groomer should be able to groom several different breeds of dogs. Skills will include proper bathing, fluff drying, clipping of nails, expressing anal glands, pads/sanitary clips, using several different blades and attachment combs, hand scissoring, and turning out a finished product. This is the main objective in our 336-hour course.

We highly recommend that groomers at the end of the course seek work in established grooming salons before opening their own grooming business. This will give students the ability to gain speed and accuracy over time and to prepare them to become seasoned groomers.

COURSES

PG101: Basic Grooming Techniques PG102: Book and Video Training PG103: Pet Skin Care and Pet CPR PG104: Hands-On Grooming Lab PG105: Special Handling of Pets and Clients PG106: Lectures from Pet Care Individuals PG107: Testing from Books and Hands-on Work Total Clock Hours:

30 Hours 50 Hours 10 Hours 220 Hours 6 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours 336 Hours

PROFESSIONAL PET GROOMER PROGRAM
COURSE DESCRIPTION

PG101: Basic Grooming Techniques – 30 Hours

Students will learn the important basics of grooming: trimming nails correctly and the use of Kwick Stop (blood stopper product), expressing anal glands, shaving pads and private parts of the dog. Also proper bathing and fluff drying including proper brushing under the dryer. Proper ear plucking with ear powder and the use of forceps. Proper de-matting techniques will be practiced to avoid discomfort to pets.

PG102: Book and Video Training – 50 Hours

Students will watch and study several videotapes on grooming of different breeds of dogs. Students will read and study from several books to learn about the standards for grooming of many different breeds.

PG103: Pet Skin Care and Pet CPR – 10 Hours

First-aid techniques will be taught to deal with pets who could have physical problems such as breathing problems or seizures. Students will learn about ear problems and skin disorders. There will be a lecture from a veterinarian about these subjects.

PG104: Hands-On Grooming Lab – 220 Hours

All labs will be held throughout the course. Students will learn different patterns of all different breeds of dogs such as terriers, cockers spaniels, poodles as well as other popular breeds. The instructor will demonstrate the many different cuts using several different-size blades and attachment combs. Students will follow the instructor’s guidance and groom these dogs with hands-on practice. Students will learn how to carefully strip and groom matted dogs.
Scissoring techniques will be shown by the instructor and students will use the scissoring techniques in practice, as well as the use of thinning shears used for blending. The initial level of scissoring will correspond to the hours of ability of each student.

PG105: Special Handling of Pets and Clients – 6 Hours

Students will learn how to handle difficult pets, including aggressive and frightened animals. The proper use of a muzzle will be applied if necessary. The instructor will explain the proper way to work with an unhappy client.

PG106: Lectures from Pet Care Individuals – 10 Hours

Lectures will be given from different pet care professionals including a veterinarian, a vet tech, a professional show dog handler, a dog breeder, and business entrepreneur.

PG107: Testing from Books and Hands-On Work – 10 Hours

All students will have handwritten tests on various different aspects of dog breeds and also of different haircut patterns and styles. Students will also be tested on their hands-on work including scissoring, clipper work, and use of the thinning shears.