There are more than 6 million pet rabbits in the US according to the AVMA. There are a handful of groomers educated in rabbit grooming. The demand is increasing as rabbits become more popular. The industry must respond to the need and Anjie can educate groomers on how to include this new revenue stream into their businesses. Rabbits require regular grooming maintenance just like a dog or cat, but few groomers have the education to offer them services. This class can change that by showing you how to provide basic services for rabbits. Let Anjie show you proper handling, tips, and tricks, do’s and don’ts, and body language, all of which differ vastly from dogs and cats.
*This is a PGC badged course and is eligible for 2 CE Units. Please visit our website for more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
As a professional groomer, you are the expert in the eyes of the pet parent. You want to feel confident that the grooming products you are using are safe for the pet, yourself, and the pet family. Pet parents have become more aware of the components in their personal care products, and this has carried over to the products used on the family pet. This session will walk you through label interpretation of a typical shampoo concentrate and where to find additional information. INCI names are often used on ingredient panels and will be explained. The type of water listed and used in the manufacturing of grooming products will also be addressed. Often overlooked, the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) is a very valuable source of technical data. For mobile grooming units working in a confined space, worker exposure should be known from repeated grooming product use. The SDS of a grooming product is also a very valuable source of information for worker exposure, inhalation, and skin/eye irritation. With the number of grooming products available, this will not be a comprehensive review but will give you the tools to understand and seek further information where needed. This discussion is designed to educate you so you can discuss with your pet parents, the type of product you are using on their family pet.
*This is a PGC badged course and is eligible for 1 CE Unit. Please visit our website for more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
The bathing room is the starting point for every successful pet stylist. With an emphasis on safety and efficiency, Teri guides this fun and informative 6-hour seminar through an average day in a busy salon. Learn how safe handling practices and time-saving tips will improve the finished work and save time. This session will include the efficient use of tools, safety restraints and tasks such as nail trimming, ear cleaning and brushing while focusing on the safety and comfort of the pet. Teri will discuss quick and efficient bathing and also take a “groomer’s-eye” look at the proper application of shampoos, conditioners, and sprays and why they work. Teri will discuss different drying techniques to help you get a better scissor finish. This seminar is a real eye-opener for the groomer technician as well as a lesson in efficiency for the seasoned salon owner.
*This is a PGC badged course and is eligible for 6 CE Units. Please visit our website for more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
Like a dance, grooming is methodical, rhythmic, and expressive. This class emphasizes business practices, such as professionalism, client communications, stress reduction, and positive connections with colleagues. In this fun-filled session, an energizing dance activity replaces a PowerPoint presentation. Because laughter is a component in dance therapy, this activity acknowledges the need for stress relief in a groomer’s daily life. Along with learning to remain professional when dealing with challenging clients, take care of yourself by releasing tension and stress. Elbert teaches the class a simple line dance mixed with a catchy set of tunes. Daily salon events don’t go as planned: dropped clippers; a dog with fleas; a phone ringing nonstop, and owners complaining. Elbert tosses stress balls representing distractions and frustrations during the line dance; students must catch the balls and not step out of line. Whoever is the last one dancing is the winner and wins a set of shears worth over $500.00 New Moon Shears sponsored by Harebone Shears. The dance party isn’t over yet. Participants return to the dance floor with a basket to catch the stress balls. The baskets contain Elbert’s advice on communicating with demanding clients, finding joy in your career, and time-saving techniques to empower students. Charging your worth and valuing yourself as a professional are key learning steps.
*This is a PGC badged course and is eligible for 1 CE Unit. Please visit our website for more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
Here by popular demand is the sought-after session on grooming doodles … okay, poodle mixes! Love ‘em or hate ‘em; Elbert presents how to groom the different hair textures of poodle mixes through her step-by-step procedure of basic standards and valuable techniques. Dubbed by Elbert as “The Compromise Groom”, this session teaches how to pre-groom for future grooms. This strongly praised seminar results in making “doodles” look the “same”. Highly recommended by former participants, the practical knowledge they gained has changed the lives of numerous groomers.
*This is a PGC badged course and is eligible for 1 CE Unit. Please visit our website for more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
Pet First Aid is the immediate care given to a pet that is injured or ill. Knowing the skills and techniques of pet first aid can mean the difference between life and death. The topics covered are as follows: Bleeding, Shock, Restraining, Muzzling, Primary Pet Assessment, CPR, Rescue Breathing, Fractures, Limb Injuries, Insect Bites and Stings, Seizures, Heat and Cold Injuries, Pet Vitals, Poisoning, Choking Management, Snout to Tail Assessment and First Aid Kits. A mannequin will be provided for each enrollee for this hands-on 5-hour certificated course.
*This is a PGC badged course and eligible for 5 CE Units. Please visit our websitefor more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
Pet First Aid is the immediate care given to a pet that is injured or ill. Knowing the skills and techniques of pet first aid can mean the difference between life and death. The topics covered are as follows: Bleeding, Shock, Restraining, Muzzling, Primary Pet Assessment, CPR, Rescue Breathing, Fractures, Limb Injuries, Insect Bites and Stings, Seizures, Heat and Cold Injuries, Pet Vitals, Poisoning, Choking Management, Snout to Tail Assessment and First Aid Kits. A mannequin will be provided for each enrollee for this hands-on 5-hour certificated course.
*This is a PGC badged course and eligible for 5 CE Units. Please visit our websitefor more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
This is a course that takes the principles learned in “Hair and Skin 101” to a deeper level. The seminar covers (by hour):
1) More into the basic science
2) Deeper look at products
3) Looking at different changes in the skin
4) Putting all the pieces together to formulate an approach to skin issues.
This course also covers client communications, business, and legal aspects of treating pets with skin issues as an important part of process. This is an advanced course that requires the knowledge of Hair and Skin 101 as a precursor.
*This is a PGC badged course and eligible for 4 CE Units. Please visit our websitefor more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
Pet First Aid is the immediate care given to a pet that is injured or ill. Knowing the skills and techniques of pet first aid can mean the difference between life and death. The topics covered are as follows: Bleeding, Shock, Restraining, Muzzling, Primary Pet Assessment, CPR, Rescue Breathing, Fractures, Limb Injuries, Insect Bites and Stings, Seizures, Heat and Cold Injuries, Pet Vitals, Poisoning, Choking Management, Snout to Tail Assessment and First Aid Kits. A mannequin will be provided for each enrollee for this hands-on 5-hour certificated course.
*This is a PGC badged course and eligible for 5 CE Units. Please visit our websitefor more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
This course is designed to take the participants from basic science through how to approach dogs with skin issues. The course is split into 4 hour-long segments which include:
1) Basic anatomy and science
2) Different hair types and their needs for healthy growth and maintenance
3) Different reasons for skin and hair issues and how to recognize them
4) Rules for approaching a skin or hair issue for best results.
This course brings groomers to a higher level of understanding of what they may see and how to approach a positive result with both veterinary and grooming care. This course covers the science of products and use but does not discuss individual products to be used with the premise that products are tools but not the answer to every issue.
The main theme is 3 components for success:
1) Understanding the Science
2) Using good Techniques
3) Using the Correct Products.
Compromising any of the components will lessen the success of the process.
*This is a PGC badged course and eligible for 4 CE Units. Please visit our websitefor more information about the Professional Grooming Credential.
There are more than 6 million pet rabbits in the US according to the AVMA. There are a handful of groomers educated in rabbit grooming. The demand is increasing as rabbits become more popular. The industry must respond to the need and Anjie can educate groomers on how to include this new revenue stream into their businesses. Rabbits require regular grooming maintenance just like a dog or cat, but few groomers have the education to offer them services. This class can change that by showing you how to provide basic services for rabbits. Let Anjie show you proper handling, tips, and tricks, do’s and don’ts, and body language, all of which differ vastly from dogs and cats.