SUGGESTED LEARNING TRACKS
At the U.S. Pet Pro Classic, we know that professional growth isn’t “one size fits all.” We’ve mapped out six suggested learning tracks—from foundational mastery to high-end business scaling—to ensure you leave with the exact tools you need to thrive.
No matter where you are in your journey, there are so many sessions to choose from. “Choose your own adventure”.
WHICH PATH ARE YOU ON?
1. The Dedicated Specialist (Bather)
Are you the Dedicated Hygiene Specialist who loves the art of the bath?
Elevate your mastery of skin and coat health to provide the expert foundation every pet deserves.
Suggested education to choose from:
FRIDAY:
- Ready, Set, Go! Bathe, Prep, Dry with Teri DiMarino
- Human Wellness (various presenters)
- Salon Safety & Sanitation with Anjie Coates
SATURDAY:
- Hair & Skin 101 with Dr. Cliff Faver
- Pet Injury Prevention, First Aid & CPR with Cheryl Dugas and Amber Cook
SUNDAY:
- Mythbusting with Dr. Cliff Faver
- Animal Behavior and Handling (various presenters)
MONDAY:
- Deshedding Techniques with Jodi Murphy
- Healing the Follicle with Michelle Knowles
Recommended Ticket Types:
- 4-day Stylist Deluxe Package
- Add-on: Pet Injury Prevention, 1st-Aid, CPR
2. The Emerging Talent (Aspiring Groomer)
Are you an Emerging Talent ready to transition from the tub to the table?
Gain the fundamental technical skills to launch your career as a stylist.
Suggested education to choose from:
Fundamentals for New Groomers: 4-day series that includes:
FRIDAY:
- Ready, Set, Go! Bathe, Prep, Dry with Teri DiMarino
SATURDAY:
- Pet Injury Prevention, First Aid & CPR with Cheryl Dugas and Amber Cook
SUNDAY-MONDAY:
- How to Groom a Dog from Start to Finish: Hands-on Workshop with Model Dogs with J. Scott Wilburn-Woods and Rachel Trumbley
OR a la Carte Sessions:
FRIDAY:
- Bathe, Prep, Dry with Teri DiMarino
- Salon Styling (various presenters)
- Human Wellness (various presenters)
- Salon Safety & Sanitation with Anjie Coates
SATURDAY:
- Hair & Skin 101 with Dr. Cliff Faver
- Pet Injury Prevention, First Aid & CPR with Cheryl Dugas and Amber Cook
- Salon Styling (various presenters)
Creative Nail Paining Hands-on Workshop with Model Paws with Milena Kon
SUNDAY:
- Mythbusting with Dr. Cliff Faver
- Animal Behavior and Handling (various presenters)
- Salon Styling (various presenters)
MONDAY:
- Deshedding Techniques with Jodi Murphy
- Healing the Follicle with Michelle Knowles
- Salon Styling (various presenters)
Recommended Ticket Types:
- Fundamentals for New Groomers (4 day series); or
- 4-day Stylist Deluxe Package
- Add-on: Pet Injury Prevention, 1st-Aid, CPR
Add-on: Creative Nail Painting (hands-on workshop with model paws)
3. The Skill Builder (Developing Groomer)
Are you an Evolving Professional looking to sharpen your edge?
Focus on refining your precision, boosting your speed, and building the confidence to handle more complex styles.
Suggested education to choose from:
FRIDAY:
- Fundamentals for Developing Groomers: Real World Grooming Hands-on Workshop with Live Dogs with J. Scott Wilburn-Woods and Rachel Trumbley
- Salon Styling (various presenters)
- Human Wellness (various presenters)
- Salon Safety & Sanitation with Anjie Coates
SATURDAY:
- Asian Freestyle Hands-on Workshop with Model Dogs with Georgia Ashton Fuller
- Salon Styling (various presenters)
- Creative Nail Painting Hands-on Workshop with Model Paws with Milena Kon
- Hair & Skin 101 with Dr. Cliff Faver
SUNDAY:
- Salon Styling: Asian Fusion (various presenters)
- Mythbusting with Dr. Cliff Faver
- Animal Behavior and Handling (various presenters)
MONDAY:
- Scissoring Techniques with Mackensie Murphy and Jodi Murphy
- Deshedding Techniques with Jodi Murphy
- Healing the Follicle with Michelle Knowles
- Animal Behavior and Handling (various presenters)
- Feline Education “All About Cats” with Anjie Coates
- Groomer Photography Simplified (available with Stylist Deluxe package) with Sarah Cranmer
Recommended Ticket Types:
- 4-day Stylist Deluxe Package
- Add-on: Fundamentals for Developing Groomers (hands-on workshop with live dogs)
- Add-on: Pet Injury Prevention, 1st-Aid, CPR
- Add-on: Asian Freestyle (hands-on workshop with model dogs)
- Add-on: Creative Nail Painting (hands-on workshop with model paws)
- FREE: Groomer Photography Simplified Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package)
4. The Evolving Artist (Intermediate to Advanced)
Are you a Versatile Stylist ready to widen your horizons?
Expand your toolkit with advanced skills and specialized techniques that increase your professional value and your passion.
Suggested education to chose from:
FRIDAY:
- Salon Styling (various stylists)
- Human Wellness (various presenters)
- The Insider’s Guide to Grooming Competitions with Shannon Tupes
- Hands-on Marketing Workshop for Groomers (available with Stylist Deluxe package) with Cindy Baccus
- Salon Safety & Sanitation with Anjie Coates
SATURDAY:
- Salon Styling (various presenters)
- Asian Freestyle Hands-on Workshop with Model Dogs with Georgia Ashton Fuller
- Hair & Skin 101 with Dr. Cliff Faver
- Equipment Maintenance Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package) with Cody Thweatt
- Creative Nail Painting Hands-on Workshop with Milena Kon
- Master Scissoring Workshop with Pam Lauritzen
- The Holistic Pet Grooming System with Mary Oquendo
SUNDAY:
- Salon Styling: Asian Fusion (various presenters)
- Mythbusting with Dr. Cliff Faver
- Animal Behavior and Handling (various presenters)
- Handstripping & Shed Control of Dogs vs. Cats with Pam Lauritzen
- Emergency & Disaster Planning with Mary Oquendo
MONDAY:
- Scissoring Techniques with Mackensie Murphy
- The Art of Thinning Shears with Jodi Murphy
- Deshedding Techniques with Jodi Murphy
- Healing the Follicle with Michelle Knowles
- Animal Behavior and Handling (various presenters)
- Feline Education “All About Cats” with Anjie Coates
- Groomer Photography Simplified Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package) with Sarah Cranmer
Recommended Ticket Types:
- 4-day Stylist Deluxe Package
- Add-on: Asian Freestyle (hands-on workshop with model dogs)
- Add-on: Creative Nail Painting (hands-on workshop with model paws)
- Add-on Master Scissoring Workshop
- FREE: Hands-on Marketing Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package)
- FREE: Equipment Maintenance Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package)
- FREE: Groomer Photography Simplified Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package)
5. The Strategic Visionary (Business Owner)
Are you the Architect of Growth?
Build a resilient business by mastering everything from profitability and culture to disaster planning, salon safety, and sanitation.
Suggested education to chose from:
FRIDAY:
- Human Wellness (various presenters)
- Hands-on Marketing Workshop for Groomers with Cindy Baccus
- Salon Safety & Sanitation with Anjie Coates
- Salon Styling (various stylists)
SATURDAY:
- Equipment Maintenance Workshop with Cody Thweatt
- How to Create a Positive Work Culture with Erika Ashley Ventura
- The Holistic Pet Grooming System with Mary Oquendo
- Salon Styling (various stylists)
SUNDAY:
- Animal Behavior and Handling (various presenters)
- Emergency & Disaster Planning with Mary Oquendo
- Salon Styling (various stylists)
MONDAY:
- Animal Behavior and Handling (various presenters)
- Feline Education “All About Cats” with Anjie Coates
- Groomer Photography Simplified Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package) with Sarah Cranmer
- Salon Styling (various stylists)
Recommended Ticket Types:
- 4-day Stylist Deluxe Package
- FREE: Hands-on Marketing Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package)
- FREE: Equipment Maintenance Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package)
- FREE: Groomer Photography Simplified Workshop (available with Stylist Deluxe package)
6. The Independent Entrepreneur (Mobile Groomer)
Are you the Master of the Road?
Transform your mobile unit into a high-efficiency, premium powerhouse. Master the art of strategic pricing, route optimization, and high-end brand scaling to maximize your revenue while building elite loyalty and minimizing burnout.
Suggested education to chose from:
FRIDAY:
- Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey with Patsy Brooks Tallant
SATURDAY:
- Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey with Patsy Brooks Tallant
SUNDAY:
- Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey with Patsy Brooks Tallant
MONDAY:
- Scissoring Techniques with Mackensie Murphy and Jodi Murphy
- Deshedding Techniques with Jodi Murphy & Healing the Follicle with Michelle Knowles
- Animal Behavior and Handling (various presenters)
- Feline Education “All About Cats” with Anjie Coates
- Groomer Photography Simplified Workshop for Mobile and Salon with Sarah Cranmer
Recommended Ticket Types:
- Mobile Grooming Business: Unleashed, Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey (3-day series)
- FREE: Groomer Photography Simplified Workshop