Saturday, June 7. Room 4
Business: For Owners
8 AM - 9 AM
Safety Policy: Safe & Successful Grooming
Instructor: Chrissy Neumyer Smith
Behavior problems are when pets get hurt, people get hurt, equipment gets broken, and customers get upset. This course will explore how a safety policy is the key to working on behavior problems. We’ll talk about how to implement safety protocols, set realistic client expectations, and run a profitable business.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Doodlegate: Proper Intake Procedures
Instructor: Anjie Coates
This class explores the risks of grooming matted pets without proper liability insurance. It highlights a critical safety issue that can have significant consequences for both the groomer and the pet owner, providing valuable information about potential risks, including injuries such as cuts, bruises, and skin irritations, as well as complications like infections and allergic reactions. These can lead to legal liabilities. By addressing these issues upfront, the class can help groomers avoid future problems and protect their businesses.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
The Price is Right: Structuring Your Rates For Success
Instructors: Laura Jayne Sabbah & Sarah Cranmer
Explore the financial fundamentals of running a successful pet grooming or training business. This class equips pet professionals with essential knowledge to manage operation costs, payroll, and emergency expenses. Learn to structure rates effectively by calculating various expenses for a comprehensive pricing strategy. Engage in discussions to gain insights into budgeting and forecasting. Join us to demystify the numbers behind your business.
1 PM - 2 PM
What’s On My Retirement Plate?
Instructors: Jennifer Bishop Jenkins
Grooming can be hard on our bodies and we all look forward to a nice retirement one day. What can groomers do after we stop the hands on work? How can we take care of our bodies and and our finances so that we can enjoy a comfortable next stage of life? What long term planning can we start now? What can we still do in this field we love and know so well without actually grooming? You will leave this class with lots of great ideas and useful information.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Think Ahead: Puppies Can Be Clients for Life
Instructor: Olga Zabelinskaya
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