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
  All About Cats, Part 4: Grooming Tips & TricksEstilismo 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)