THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2027

Room A (A1-A2). Salon Styling

2 PM - 3 PM

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

6 PM - 7 PM

The Art of Handstripping: Theory & Demonstration, A 4-Part Series

Instructor: Scott Wasserman

Discover the art and technique of handstripping and learn how to achieve beautiful, properly maintained coats on wire-coated breeds and sporting dogs. From selecting the right tools and understanding coat types to mastering proper handstripping techniques, this series will guide you through the essential skills needed to work confidently and effectively with different coat textures.
Explore correct techniques, coat preparation, and practical approaches to maintaining coat health, texture, and breed-appropriate appearance. Whether you are looking to strengthen your existing skills or expand your grooming services, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and techniques to bring back to your salon.
 
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

7:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Clipping the Pet Schnauzer: Demonstration

Instructor: Scott Wasserman

Join Scott Wasserman, widely known as Mr. Terrier, for a practical demonstration on achieving a polished, breed-appropriate trim for the pet Schnauzer. Learn how to create and maintain the classic Schnauzer profile using clipping techniques, proper coat shaping, and attention to the breed’s distinctive features. Gain valuable tips and techniques to help you achieve a balanced, clean, and professional finish on your Schnauzer clients.

 

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Room B (B1-B2). Canine Behavior

2 PM - 3 PM

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

6 PM - 7 PM

7:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Canine Behavior, A 5-Part Series

Instructor: Pam Lauritzen

Understanding canine behavior is essential to working safely, confidently, and effectively with dogs. In this five-part Master Seminar, Pam Lauritzen, MPS Meritus, draws on more than 50 years of animal behavior research and experience to explore canine personality types, instinctive and reflexive behaviors, and the dynamics of canine-human interactions. Learn to recognize behavioral signals, understand why dogs react the way they do during handling, and explore practical conditioning and rehabilitation techniques to better manage challenging behaviors. From fearful and anxious dogs to unpredictable or reactive behavior, this series will provide valuable insights and practical tools to help you create safer, more positive grooming experiences for both dogs and professionals.
 
Part 1. Understanding Canine-Human Behaviors & Interactions
 
Part 2. Personality Types & Reflexive Behaviors
 
Part 3. Conditioning Techniques & the Human-Canine Interaction Effect
 
Part 4. Rehabilitation Techniques
 
Part 5. Evaluating Canine Behavior & Rehabilitating Problem Behaviors
 
 
Bonus: Every attendee will receive Pam Lauritzen’s Canine Personality Profile and Behavior Form.

 

Skill Level: Advanced

Room C (C1-C2). Bathing & Prep; Fundamentals for New Groomers

2 PM - 3 PM

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

6 PM - 7 PM

7:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Bathing & Prep: A 5-Part Series

Instructor: Anjie Coates

A beautiful finished groom starts long before the scissors come out! Learn how proper bathing and preparation can transform your grooming results, improve coat condition, and make your work easier and more efficient. Explore shampoo selection, conditioning, drying methods, brushing, combing, and time-saving techniques such as skimming. This comprehensive series also covers essential detail work, including thinning and finishing tools, sanitary areas, ears, nails, feet, and tail preparation. Build a stronger foundation, refine your techniques, and discover how better bathing and prep can make all the difference in your finished grooms.

Part 1. It All Begins in the Tub: Choosing the Right Shampoos, Recipes, Conditioning Oils, & Sprays

Part 2. Drying, Brushing, & combing the Right Way: Techniques for Better Coat Preparation & Easier Grooming

Part 3. Work Smarter, Not harder: Skimming Techniques & Time-saving Tools

Part 4. The Right Tools for the Right Finish: Understanding When & How to Use Thinners, Chunkers, & Shears

Part 5. Don’t Overlook the Details: Perfecting the Underside, Sanitary, Ears, Nails, Feet, & Tail

 

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Room D (D1-D2). Hands-on Workshops

2 PM - 3:30PM

Grooming Reimagined Wet Lab: The Science of Products & the Art of Technique

Instructor: Dr. Cliff Faver

FIRST TIME OFFERED! A Hands-On Wet Lab That Could Transform the Way You Groom!
 
Tired of just hearing lectures about grooming products? It’s time to get hands-on!
Join Dr. Cliff for an exciting, interactive wet lab where you’ll experience different products firsthand, learn how they really work, and discover how to get the most out of every bath.
You’ll learn the secrets of frothing, explore the economics of different products and bathing techniques, and uncover the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches. Plus, Dr. Cliff will demonstrate a game-changing deshed technique that keeps the loose hair in the tub instead of blowing it all over your salon!
This is more than a product demonstration—it’s an opportunity to rethink the way you groom. Discover techniques that make your work easier, reduce physical strain over time, improve efficiency, and, most importantly, help protect pets’ skin and coat health.
Come ready to get your hands wet (hydrated), learn something new, and discover techniques you’ll want to use in your salon immediately!
 
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

3:45 PM - 8:15 PM

Animal Reiki: Level 1 Practitioner Course

Instructor: Amber Cook

Become a Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner and learn how to safely integrate Reiki into grooming, veterinary support, rescue work, training, and pet care. This hands-on certification teaches animal energy systems, chakras, consent-based Reiki, stress recognition, ethical practice, session techniques, and client communication. Students will leave with practical skills, confidence, and a certificate recognizing completion of professional training.

 

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Room 1. Business

2 PM - 3 PM

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

6 PM - 7 PM

7:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Don’t Let Your Company Run You, Run Your Company, A 5-Part Series

Instructor: Elli Bultemeier

Let’s face it, NO ONE wants to talk policies and procedures. Boring, right? Wrong! Written policies aren’t “corporate,” they’re what make your business legitimate. In this 5 hour certificate course, Elli covers employee handbooks, call offs, no show/cancellation policies, and clear expectations for management, staff, and customers. Plus, pricing for profit, simple numbers to stop guessing and start profiting, so you and your team can thrive.

 

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Room 2. Salon Creative Without Limits

2 PM - 3 PM

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

6 PM - 7 PM

7:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Every Coat is a Canvas, A 5-Part Series

Instructor: Georgia Ashton Fuller

Unleash your creativity and discover the artistic possibilities of salon creative grooming! Join internationally recognized creative stylist Georgia Ashton Fuller from England as she explores the art of coat carving, creative coloring, and design techniques. Learn how to approach different coat types as a canvas, develop eye-catching designs, and bring your creative ideas to life through color, shape, and texture. From planning your designs to executing the final details, this series will inspire you to think beyond traditional grooming and explore new creative possibilities in the salon.

 

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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