Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introductory Module: Understanding Your Energy and the Animal’s Energy

    • [WATCH] Why Does Your Energy Matter?

    • [WATCH] What Is The Animal’s Energy?

    • [DOWNLOAD] Evaluate Your Energy Exercise

    • [DOWNLOAD] How to Get Grounded Guidelines

    • [DOWNLOAD] 10 Tips For Calming Your Pet Clients Checklist

    • [DOWNLOAD] Learning How To Read The Animal’s Energy Primer

    • [READ] Recommended Reading Resources
  • 2

    Module 1: Visualizing Your Grooming Career

    • [WATCH] Visualizing Your Grooming Career

    • [DOWNLOAD] Visualizing Your Grooming Career
  • 3

    Module 2: Your Role in the Health and Wellbeing of the Dog

    • [WATCH] Healthy Communication with the Pet Owner

    • [WATCH] Knowing Dogs’ Health, Illnesses, Diseases, And Parasites

    • [DOWNLOAD] Checklist Of Questions To Ask At Drop Off

    • [DOWNLOAD] Anatomy And Health Issue Reference Guide

    • [DOWNLOAD] Tips for Successful Drop Off

    • [DOWNLOAD] Knowing Dogs’ Health, Illnesses, Diseases, And Parasites
  • 4

    Module 3: Selection and Care of Equipment

    • [WATCH] Different Tools for Different Jobs

    • [DOWNLOAD] Your Basic Grooming Toolbox Necessities

    • [DOWNLOAD] Proper Tool Maintenance Reference Guide

    • [DOWNLOAD] A Groomer's Toolbox
  • 5

    Module 4: Safety and Sanitation for the Animals and You

    • [WATCH] The Importance of Safety and Sanitation

    • [WATCH] Properly Removing A Dog From the Kennel

    • [WATCH] Properly Picking Up a Dog

    • [DOWNLOAD] Personal Safety Best Practices Guide
  • 6

    Module 5: Bathing the Dog

    • [WATCH] Intro to Bathing and Drying the Dog

    • [WATCH] Nail Cutting

    • [WATCH] Ear Cleaning

    • [WATCH] Anal Glands

    • [WATCH] Brush Out

    • [WATCH] How to Bathe the Dog

    • [WATCH] Drying the Dog

    • [WATCH] Drying the Dog Part 2

    • [WATCH] Wrapping Up

    • [DOWNLOAD] The Bathing Process - Step-by-Step Guidelines

    • [TO DO] BATHING ASSIGNMENT
  • 7

    Module 6: Grooming the Dog

    • [WATCH] The Grooming Process

    • [WATCH] Sanitary Clip

    • [WATCH] Pad Shaving

    • [WATCH] Clippering the Body and Face

    • [WATCH] Back Foot, Leg and Rump Scissor Work

    • [WATCH] Scissor Work Body and Chest

    • [WATCH] Clipper and Scissor Work Backend (Leg, Rump, Tail) Close-Up

    • [WATCH] Scissor Work Front Foot and Leg Close-Up

    • [WATCH] Scissor Work Face

    • [WATCH] Scissor Work Face Close-Up

    • [WATCH] Completed Groom

    • [WATCH] Becoming Certified

    • [DOWNLOAD] The Grooming Process - Step-by-Step Guidelines

    • [DOWNLOAD] AKC Breed Groups and Standard Characteristics

    • [TO DO] Grooming Assignment
  • 8

    Bonuses

    • [TO-DO] Join the Online Community

    • [TO-DO] Register for Monthly Group Coaching Calls

    • [TO-DO] Register for Individual Coaching Calls

    • [WATCH] Business Advice

    • [DOWNLOAD] Your Grooming Business at a Glance

    • [DOWNLOAD] Self Care for Groomers

    • [DOWNLOAD] Reading a Cat's Energy

    • [DOWNLOAD] A Cat's Anatomy

    • [WATCH] Cat Grooming - The Basics

    • [WATCH] Cat Grooming

    • [WATCH] Cat Grooming Cont.

    • [WATCH] Cat Bath

    • [WATCH] Cat Drying

    • [WATCH] Cat Grooming - Wrap Up