2026 CERTIFICATE TRACKS

YOU MUST SCAN YOUR NAME BADGE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT TOWARD CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE (NO EXCEPTIONS)

ALL ATTENDEES MUST SCAN THEIR NAME BADGES WHEN ENTERING EVERY SESSION IN ANY MEETING ROOM (NO EXCEPTIONS). IF YOU LEAVE A ROOM (EVEN BETWEEN SESSIONS OF MULTI-PART SERIES) AND RE-ENTER YOU MUST SCAN YOUR BADGE WHEN YOU RE-ENTER EVERY SESSION, OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR RE-ENTERING.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRETY OF EACH SESSION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THAT SESSION (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Attendees who arrive more than 5 minutes late to any session will not receive credit for that session. Attendees who leave the room during a session and enter a different room will not receive credit for the room exited.

General Pet Styling Continuing Education
(15 Hours)

Must Attend 15 Hours of Sessions, In Their Entirety, From Sessions Listed in Rooms with a Generalized Certificate Icon on the Program

Fundamentals for New Groomers
(22.75 Hours)

Attendees Earn a Certificate of Completion for the 4-day Series & a 6-hour CPR Achievment-based Certification.
Must Attend the Following Session in Their Entirety & Pass the CPR Written & Hands-on Practical Exams On-site.

  • Friday, June 5
    2 PM - 8:15 PM
    Ready, Set, GO! Bathe, Prep, Dry
  • Saturday, June 6
    8 AM - 10:15 AM
    Pet Injury Prevention, 1st Aid, & CPR, Part 1
  • Saturday, June 6
    11:45 AM - 2 PM
    Pet Injury Prevention, 1st Aid, & CPR, Part 2
  • Saturday, June 6
    3:30 PM - 5 PM
    Pet Injury Prevention, 1st Aid, & CPR, Part 3
  • Sunday, June 7
    8 AM - 10:15 AM
    How to Groom a Dog from Start to Finish, Parts 1-2: Introduction to the Schnauzer; Preparation
  • Sunday, June 7
    11:45 AM - 2 PM
    How to Groom a Dog from Start to Finish, Part 3-4: The Head; Establishing the Framework
  • Sunday, June 7
    3:30 PM - 5 PM
    How to Groom a Dog from Start to Finish, Part 5: Establishing the Framework, cont’d
  • Monday, June 8
    8 AM - 10:15 AM
    How to Groom a Dog from Start to Finish, Part 6: The Furnishings
  • Monday, June 8
    11:45 AM - 2 PM
    How to Groom a Dog from Start to Finish, Part 7: Enhancing Communication Skills; Final Q & A

Bathing, Preparation, & Drying (6.25 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Friday, June 5
    2 PM - 8:15 PM
    Ready, Set, GO! Bathe, Prep, Dry

Fundamentals for Developing Groomers (6.25 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Friday, June 5
    2 PM - 8:15 PM
    Real World Grooming: Level Up Your Skills

Mobile Grooming Business Best Practices (15.75 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Friday, June 5
    2 PM - 4:15 PM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:

    Unleashed Luxury: How to Define Your Niche, Build an Irresistible Modern Brand, and Scale a High-end Mobile Grooming Business
  • Friday, June 5
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    Cut Through the Red Tape: A Calm, Clear Guide to Licenses, Insurance, and Startup Costs
  • Friday, June 5
    6 PM - 8:15 PM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    Clear Boundaries, Strong Connections: Setting Policies, Communicating Professionally, & Building Lasting Loyalty
  • Saturday, June 6
    8 AM - 9 AM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    Digital Marketing: Leverage Social Media, Reviews, & Websites to Book Clients Effortlessly
  • Saturday, June 6
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    Boost Revenue Gracefully: How to Recommend Add-Ons & Products Guests Will Love
  • Saturday, June 6
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    Booked Solid by Design: Master the Art of the High-Demand Waitlist
  • Saturday, June 6
    1 PM - 2 PM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    No More Overwhelm: Build Process-Reliant Systems to Organize Schedules, Manage Supplies, and Prevent Burnout for Good
  • Saturday, June 6
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    Pivot! Managing Mobile Calamities & Chaos
  • Sunday, June 7
    8 AM - 10:15 AM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    Grow Profitably & Sustainably: Smarter Routes, Schedules, & Territories
  • Sunday, June 7
    11:45 AM - 12:45 AM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    The Power Hour: Maximizing Efficiency in Your Mobile Unit
  • Sunday, June 7
    1 PM - 2 PM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    The 4 Week Revolution: Rewire Client Habits & Own Your Grooming Calendar
  • Sunday, June 7
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Unleashed: Your Mobile Grooming Business Journey:
    Launch Strong, Scale Smart: Your Step-by-Step Growth Blueprint

Salon Safety & Sanitation (4 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Friday, June 5
    3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
    Salon Safety & Sanitation, Part 1: Zoonoses
  • Friday, June 5
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    Salon Safety & Sanitation, Part 2: Cleaning, Disinfecting, & Sanitation
  • Friday, June 5
    6 PM - 7 PM
    Salon Safety & Sanitation: Sanitizing Tools & Equipment, Part 3
  • Friday, June 5
    7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
    Salon Safety & Sanitation: Grooming Safety, Part 4

Canine Hair & Skin (4 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Saturday, June 6
    8 AM - 9 AM
    Hair & Skin 101, Part 1: Understanding Hair & Skin
  • Saturday, June 6
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    Hair & Skin 101, Part 2: The Different Hair Types
  • Saturday, June 6
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    Hair & Skin 101, Part 3: The Common Things That Go Wrong
  • Saturday, June 6
    1 PM - 2 PM
    Hair & Skin 101, Part 4: The Science to Follow in Treating Skin

Holistic Business Principles (4 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Saturday, June 6
    8 AM - 9 AM
    The Holistic Pet Grooming System, Part 1: Overview of the 5 Layers + the Pet Layer
  • Saturday, June 6
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    The Holistic Pet Grooming System, Part 2: The Client & Staff Layer
  • Saturday, June 6
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    The Holistic Pet Grooming System, Part 3: The Environment & Business Layers
  • Saturday, June 6
    1 PM - 2 PM
    The Holistic Pet Grooming System, Part 4: Marketing Your Holistic Business + Rounding Out the Program

Master-level Mechanics & Art of Scissoring (7.5 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Saturday, June 6
    8 AM - 10:15 AM
    The Mechanics & Art of Scissoring, Part 1: Theory, Demo, & Hands-on Model Dogs
  • Saturday, June 6
    11:45 AM - 5 PM
    The Mechanics & Art of Scissoring, Part 2: Theory, Demo, & Hands-on Model Dogs

Pet Injury Prevention, 1st Aid, & CPR (6 Hours)

This Is an Achievment-based Certification Course, Not a Certificate of Attendance Course.
Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety & Pass Written & Hands-on Practical Exams On-site:

  • Saturday, June 6
    8 AM - 10:15 AM
    Pet Injury Prevention, 1st Aid, & CPR, Part 1
  • Saturday, June 6
    11:45 AM - 2 PM
    Pet Injury Prevention, 1st Aid, & CPR, Part 2
  • Saturday, June 6
    3:30 PM - 5 PM
    Pet Injury Prevention, 1st Aid, & CPR, Part 3

Dispelling Common Misconceptions Regarding Canine & Feline Hair & Skin
(4 Hours)

This Is an Achievment-based Certification Course, Not a Certificate of Attendance Course.
Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety & Pass Written & Hands-on Practical Exams On-site:

  • Sunday, June 7
    8 AM - 9 AM
    Mythbusting, Part 1: Basic Skin Information
  • Sunday, June 7
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    Mythbusting, Part 2: Products
  • Sunday, June 7
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    Mythbusting, Part 3: Techniques
  • Sunday, June 7
    1 PM - 2 PM
    Mythbusting, Part 4: Approach to Skin Issues

Handstripping & Shed Control of Dogs vs. Cats (5 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Sunday, June 7
    8 AM - 9 AM
    Handstripping & Shed Control of Dogs vs. Cats, Part 1: Differences Between Skin & Coat
  • Sunday, June 7
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    Handstripping & Shed Control of Dogs vs. Cats, Part 2: Management & Handling
  • Sunday, June 7
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    Handstripping & Shed Control of Dogs vs. Cats, Part 3: Correct Usage of Handstripping, Carding & Plucking Tools
  • Sunday, June 7
    1 PM - 2 PM
    Handstripping & Shed Control of Dogs vs. Cats, Part 4: Techniques
  • Sunday, June 7
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Handstripping & Shed Control of Dogs vs. Cats, Part 5: Techniques Cont’d

Emergency & Disaster Planning (4 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Sunday, June 7
    8 AM - 9 AM
    Emergency and Disaster Planning, Part 1: Defining Emergencies, Business Needs, & Supplies on Hand
  • Sunday, June 7
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    Emergency and Disaster Planning, Part 2: Identifying Hazards
  • Sunday, June 7
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    Emergency and Disaster Planning, Part 3: Debriefings, Shelter-in-Place & Evacuation Protocols
  • Sunday, June 7
    1 PM - 2 PM
    Emergency and Disaster Planning, Part 4: Resources, Training, Intake Protocols, Maintenance & Recovery

Canine & Feline Hair Follicles (3 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Monday, June 8
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    Healing the Follicle: Understanding the Canine Hair Follicle, Part 1: Structure, Lifecycle, and Common Issues
  • Monday, June 8
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    Healing the Follicle: Understanding the Canine Hair Follicle, Part 2: Gentle Handling and Compassionate Care for Canine Therapeutic Patients
  • Monday, June 8
    1 PM - 2 PM
    Healing the Follicle: Understanding the Canine Hair Follicle, Part 3: Treatment Planning Essentials

Safe Feline Grooming & Handling (4 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Monday, June 8
    8 AM - 9 AM
    All About Cats, Part 1: How to Bathe a Cat
  • Monday, June 8
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    All About Cats, Part 2: Handling of a Cat
  • Monday, June 8
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    All About Cats, Part 3: Pricing, Marketing, & Forms
  • Monday, June 8
    1 PM - 2 PM
    All About Cats, Part 4: Grooming Tips & Tricks

Estilismo Creativo/Creative Styling (4 Hours)

Must Attend the Following Sessions in Their Entirety:

  • Monday, June 8
    8 AM - 9 AM
    Estilismo Creativo, Parte 1:Como Marcar el Diseño,Cortando y Moldeando 
    (Creative Styling, Part 1: How to Mark the Design, Cutting and Shaping)
  • Monday, June 8
    9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
    Estilismo Creativo, Parte 2: Tinte Aplicacion para Que nose Mezclen los Colores 
    (Creative Styling, Part 2: Hair Dye Application to Prevent Colors from Mixing)
  • Monday, June 8
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
    Estilismo Creativo, Parte 3:Lavado, Secado, Esculpir, y Finalizar Diseño (Creative Styling, Part 3:Washing, Drying, Sculpting, and Finishing Design)
  • Monday, June 8
    1 PM - 2 PM
    Estilismo Creativo, Parte 4:Diseño de Carita Asiatica para Complimentar y Finalizar el Diseño Creativo (Creative Styling, Part 4: Asian Face to Complete and Finalize the Creative Design)
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