COURSE OUTLINE
LESSON 1
Breed recognition
coat types and textures for smooth coats, short coats,
double coats, long, silky coats, harsh, wiry coats,
curly woolly coats, corded coats
Parts of dog and some pertinent physiology
begin to learn correct groomer terminology (occiput, brisket, pastern, stifle, etc.)
Parasite recognition - internal, external
identification and control of common parasites
Getting Started
beginning basic practice
start up tools
brushing and combing techniques
Lesson Review - Open Book Test
LESSON 2
Grooming Tools, their use and care
brushes, combs, dog rakes, dematters, hemostats, shears, nail trimmers,
stripping knives, clipper vacs, coat kngs, furminator, hv dryers, muckraker,
product and equipment comparisons
Blade, Tool Care and Handling
complete care and clipping instructions, blade charts
clipping with different blades, attachments, snap on combs
scissor care and scissoring techniques
clipper burn, brush burn and skin types
Products, Equipment, Apparel
shampoos, conditioners, ear powders, cleansers, colognes
tables, restraints, dryers, bathing and vacuum systems, cages, crates
groomer smocks, aprons, jackets, pants
Matts and Tangles
what they look like, how they happen, preventions
detailed instruction on speed combing and matt removal
brushing, combing and nail trimming procedures
Business planning - setting up shop
Lesson Review - Open Book Test
LESSON 3
Procedural steps prior to bathing
patterns, nails, ears, coat removal, de-matting, brushing, combing
ear and eye care, nail trimming, infections, skin care
areas of special concern: teeth, wrinkles, elbows, hock joints, anal glands,
pasterns, warts, moles, hips, knees, feet
control and restraint methods for the small pet
control and restrain methods for the larger pet
Procedural step to bathing
wetting, lathering, scrubbing, rinsing, conditioning, tub drying
flea bath, medicated bath, coat conditioning
Procedural steps to finishing
fluff drying, cage drying, high velocity drying
brushing, combing, scissoring, thinning, re-clipping, coat oils, colognes
professional methods of holding, control and restraint
control and restraint of the problem pet
hematoma, prevention and care
To set up shop
shop function and efficiency (shop layout photos)
tub size, height and tub tools
the importance of table size
dematting with the HV, wet clipping
Lesson Review - Open Book Test
LESSON 4
Poodles: Toy, Miniature and Standard
clipper patterns and blade instruction
clipping feet, face, tail and undercarriage
eight common professional patterns
pattern variations for body, head, ears and tail
diagrams, illustrations, in depth instruction
advanced scissor finishing techniques
patterns of hair growth
Show grooming poodles, insight and background
Show Puppy Trim, Lion Clip, Continental Clip
Line Grooming, wrapping techniques for long coats
Bichon Frise
clipper patterns and blades used
common professional patterns
pattern variations for body, head, ears and tail
scissor finishing techniques
Mixed Breed Patterns, the lovable mutt cuts
clipper patterns and blades used
common professional patterns (daisy, teddy bear, cruiser, lion)
pattern variations for body, head, ears and tail
scissor finishing techniques
Lesson Review - Open Book Test
LESSON 5
Terriers
fifteen common professional terrier patterns
short legged terriers, long legged terriers
specific breeds that are clipped, never stripped
scissor finishing techniques
correct head and tail detail
Hand stripping Terriers
how it is done and what tools to use
what purpose it serves
pros and cons
Detail Counts
a photo comparison of terrier breed similarities and differences
distinctive trim detail
Lesson Review - Open Book Test
LESSON 6
Spaniels & Setters
six common professional spaniel patterns
three common professional setter patterns
pattern variations for body, head, ears and tail
First aid, professional hints, tips and valuable information
Lime Disease, Rabies, West Nile, Lice, Hot Spots, Mange, Scabies, Ringworm
Animal CPR
epilepsy, hysteria, convulsions, artificial respiration
carding tools and methods
puppy's first groom
seniors and their special care
LESSON 7
Cats
purebreds, domestic long and shorthairs
coat type and textures
longhaired and shorthaired breeds
Parts of a cat and some pertinent physiology
Parasite recognition - internal, external
LESSON 8
Miscellaneous grooming tools for cats, their use and proper care
Grooming products
To set up shop
LESSON 9
Control and restraint of the cat
Zoonoses
Procedural steps prior to bathing, to bathing and to finishing
First aid for cats, professional hints, tips and valuable information
Lesson Review - Open Book Examination
