MONDAY JUNE 8, 2026

Room A (A1-A2). Salon Styling

8 AM - 9 AM

The Perfect Pair: Scissoring Techniques

Instructor: Mackensie Murphy

Master the art of understanding your shears. Mackensie breaks down shear types, edges, and designs — helping you choose the perfect pair to complement your personal style and elevate your grooming.
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

 

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

You CAN Do That with a Clipper Vacuum System

Instructor: Chris Anthony

In this Class, Chris will take an underused piece of equipment and show why it’s one of her “every dog, every day and sometimes cats!” favorite tools!
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Flawless Finish: The Art of Thinning Shears, Part 1

Instructor: Jodi Murphy

With so many different thinning shears on the market, it makes it so difficult to decide what shears will work for you. Jodi has been one of the top groomers worldwide and has experienced the difficulty in purchasing thinning shears. Jodi will explain the theory behind thinners, the different teeth configurations and will discuss what shears work best of different coat types. Thinning shears will give all your grooms that WOW factor when used properly! Jodi will show you how!
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

1 PM - 2 PM

Flawless Finish: The Art of Thinning Shears, Part 2

Instructor: Jodi Murphy

With so many different thinning shears on the market, it makes it so difficult to decide what shears will work for you. Jodi has been one of the top groomers worldwide and has experienced the difficulty in purchasing thinning shears. Jodi will explain the theory behind thinners, the different teeth configurations and will discuss what shears work best of different coat types. Thinning shears will give all your grooms that WOW factor when used properly! Jodi will show you how!
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Room B (B1-B2). Skin & Coat

8 AM - 9 AM

Deshedding: Theory & Techniques

Instructor: Jodi Murphy

Shedding pets are a constant problem for pet owners. Let Jodi show you the best way to shed these breeds. Jodi will discuss skin and coat and explain the process of shedding and what are the triggers. This is not only the most efficient way to shed out coats but also the healthiest way to deshed for you, the groomer, as well as the pets. This power point presentation includes the theory of the shedding process and will explain the bathing, drying, and shedding processes.
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Healing the Follicle: Understanding the Canine Hair Follicle, Part 1: Structure, Lifecycle, and Common Issues

Instructor: Michelle Knowles

This one-hour class introduces students to the anatomy and physiology of the canine hair follicle, explores its lifecycle, and reviews common issues that affect follicle health. Designed for veterinary medicine, animal science, or grooming students, the session balances foundational science with practical applications relevant to canine care.
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Instructor: Michelle Knowles

This one-hour interactive class is designed for veterinary professionals, groomers, and animal caregivers who wish to elevate their approach to handling canine therapeutic patients. The session centers on the art and science of gentle, compassionate handling—essential for keeping dogs calm, building trust, and promoting optimal healing outcomes.
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

1 PM - 2 PM

Healing the Follicle: Understanding the Canine Hair Follicle, Part 3: Treatment Planning Essentials

Instructor: Michelle Knowles

This one-hour class is designed to equip canine therapists and veterinary students with practical knowledge and skills for developing effective therapeutic care plans for dogs. Participants will learn how to create tailored regimens, select suitable products, incorporate clay treatments, recognize situations where declining a client is appropriate, and consider important factors when formulating treatment plans. The session includes interactive discussions to encourage engagement and real-world application.
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Room C (C1-C2). Fundamentals for New Groomers

8 AM - 10:15 AM

How to Groom a Dog from Start to Finish, Part 6: The Furnishings

Instructor: J. Scott Wilburn-Woods, Rachel Trumbley

The Fundamentals of Grooming Level 1 is a hands-on, two-day workshop designed specifically for individuals transitioning from a bather/brusher position to a Grooming/Stylist role. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills tailored to working within The Terrier Group, with a focus on technique, breed-specific standards, and effective client communication. Students will practice on model dogs under the close guidance of two highly experienced instructors, ensuring personalized feedback and support throughout the course.
 
Learning Outcomes
 
· Understand breed-specific grooming standards and techniques for The Terrier Group with emphasis on the Miniature/Standard/Giant Schnauzers.

· Demonstrate proficiency in essential grooming preparation and finishing tasks.

· Develop confidence in shaping and styling key areas such as the head, framework, and furnishings.

· Enhance professional communication skills for interacting with clients.

· Receive direct feedback from expert instructors to accelerate skill development.

Who Should Attend?

This class is ideal for individuals currently working as bather/brushers in a pet grooming salon who are ready to advance their careers and take on full grooming responsibilities. No prior grooming experience is required.

Instructional Approach

The course emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with model dogs, ensuring that each participant has ample opportunity to practice and perfect their skills. With two highly experienced instructors leading each session, students benefit from expert demonstrations, individualized coaching, and a supportive learning environment.

Course Details

· Duration: 2 days

· Format: In-person, hands-on with model dogs

Session 6: The Furnishings Part 1
 
15. Techniques for blending trim lines.
 
16. Methods for trimming the underline to the appropriate length.
 
17. Procedures for trimming and shaping legs.
 
Session 7: The Furnishings Part 2
 
18. Advanced techniques and finishing touches for the Schnauzer’s furnishings.
 
 
Skill Level: Beginner

11:45 AM - 2 PM

How to Groom a Dog from Start to Finish, Part 7: Enhancing Communication Skills; Final Q & A

Instructor: J. Scott Wilburn-Woods, Rachel Trumbley

The Fundamentals of Grooming Level 1 is a hands-on, two-day workshop designed specifically for individuals transitioning from a bather/brusher position to a Grooming/Stylist role. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills tailored to working within The Terrier Group, with a focus on technique, breed-specific standards, and effective client communication. Students will practice on model dogs under the close guidance of two highly experienced instructors, ensuring personalized feedback and support throughout the course.
 
Learning Outcomes
 
· Understand breed-specific grooming standards and techniques for The Terrier Group with emphasis on the Miniature/Standard/Giant Schnauzers.

· Demonstrate proficiency in essential grooming preparation and finishing tasks.

· Develop confidence in shaping and styling key areas such as the head, framework, and furnishings.

· Enhance professional communication skills for interacting with clients.

· Receive direct feedback from expert instructors to accelerate skill development.

 

Who Should Attend?

This class is ideal for individuals currently working as bather/brushers in a pet grooming salon who are ready to advance their careers and take on full grooming responsibilities. No prior grooming experience is required.

 

Instructional Approach

The course emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with model dogs, ensuring that each participant has ample opportunity to practice and perfect their skills. With two highly experienced instructors leading each session, students benefit from expert demonstrations, individualized coaching, and a supportive learning environment.

 

Course Details

· Duration: 2 days

· Format: In-person, hands-on with model dogs

 
Session 8: Enhancing Communication Skills
 
19. Mastering the use of appropriate grooming terminology.
 
20. Developing effective communication strategies for client interactions.
 
Session 9: Questions and Answers
 
Skill Level: Beginner

Room D (D1-D2). Animal Behavior & Handling

8 AM - 9 AM

Dogs are more than Hair: Raising the Standard of Canine Handling in Grooming

Instructor: Ashley Hanvey

In this class, we challenge the traditional approach to dog grooming, which focuses solely on completing the grooming process, regardless of the dog’s level of cooperation. Do our motivations not to update our handling style stem from client demands, time constraints, or our inherent human exceptionalism?
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Don’t Grab the Beard! Modern Handling Education for Today’s Dogs

Instructor: Ashley Hanvey

The default way we are taught to hold faces is by the beard. Some dogs
don’t mind, but many tug, pull, jerk, bite, and scream. There must be a
better way! Hang out with me as I show you alternative ways to hold faces while grooming and bathing the dogs in your care. The dogs will be
happier, and so will you!
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Designing No‑Trigger Grooming Experiences, Part 1

Instructor: Sasha Riess

Design services and spaces that respect all six canine senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, proprioception). Learn layout, product, schedule and behavioral changes to eliminate salon “trigger zones” and reduce sensory overload.
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

1 PM - 2 PM

Designing No‑Trigger Grooming Experiences, Part 2

Instructor: Sasha Riess

Design services and spaces that respect all six canine senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, proprioception). Learn layout, product, schedule and behavioral changes to eliminate salon “trigger zones” and reduce sensory overload.
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Room 1. Feline Education

8 AM - 9 AM

All About Cats, Part 1: How to Bathe a Cat

Instructor: Anjie Coates

An intensive, multi-session educational summit specifically designed for pet grooming professionals who want to master the art and science of feline grooming. Led by Certified Master Cat Groomer Anjie Coates, this series provides critical, expert-level knowledge to ensure every cat groom is safe, stress-free, and successful. This series is your complete guide to elevating your skills, increasing your confidence, and maximizing profitability in the specialized and growing field of feline grooming
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

All About Cats, Part 2: Handling of a Cat

Instructor: Anjie Coates

An intensive, multi-session educational summit specifically designed for pet grooming professionals who want to master the art and science of feline grooming. Led by Certified Master Cat Groomer Anjie Coates, this series provides critical, expert-level knowledge to ensure every cat groom is safe, stress-free, and successful. This series is your complete guide to elevating your skills, increasing your confidence, and maximizing profitability in the specialized and growing field of feline grooming
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

All About Cats, Part 3: Pricing, Marketing, & Forms

Instructor: Anjie Coates

An intensive, multi-session educational summit specifically designed for pet grooming professionals who want to master the art and science of feline grooming. Led by Certified Master Cat Groomer Anjie Coates, this series provides critical, expert-level knowledge to ensure every cat groom is safe, stress-free, and successful. This series is your complete guide to elevating your skills, increasing your confidence, and maximizing profitability in the specialized and growing field of feline grooming
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

1 PM - 2 PM

All About Cats, Part 4: Grooming Tips & Tricks

Instructor: Anjie Coates

An intensive, multi-session educational summit specifically designed for pet grooming professionals who want to master the art and science of feline grooming. Led by Certified Master Cat Groomer Anjie Coates, this series provides critical, expert-level knowledge to ensure every cat groom is safe, stress-free, and successful. This series is your complete guide to elevating your skills, increasing your confidence, and maximizing profitability in the specialized and growing field of feline grooming
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Room 2. Seminarios en Espanol

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)
 
Instructor: Milena Kon
 
In this session, we will work on a blank canvas and learn how to apply a pattern or design. You’ll be guided through coat preparation, marking the pattern, and the carving process to create clean, precise details. By the end, your piece will be fully prepared and ready for the next step: adding color.

En esta sesión, trabajaremos sobre un lienzo en blanco y aprenderemos cómo aplicar un patrón o diseño. Se te guiará en la preparación de la capa, el marcado del patrón y el proceso de tallado para crear detalles limpios y precisos. Al final, tu pieza estará completamente preparada y lista para el siguiente paso: agregar color.

 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

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)
 
Instructor: Milena Kon
 
Once the canvas is fully prepared with carving and outlining, the next step is color. In this session, Milena teaches how to separate colors, apply multiple colors in the same area, and use the right technique to achieve full color saturation without needing to repeat the process.

Una vez que el lienzo está completamente preparado con el tallado y el delineado del diseño, el siguiente paso es el color. En esta sesión, Milena te enseña cómo separar colores, aplicar varios colores en una misma área y usar la técnica correcta para lograr una saturación completa sin necesidad de repetir el proceso.

 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

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)
 
Instructor: Milena Kon
 
The time has come to rinse the color and add the final details. In this session, we will complete the design, preparing it for airbrush work and the finishing touches that bring your idea to life. You’ll learn how to refine the piece and create a polished, professional final result.

Ha llegado el momento de enjuagar el color y agregar los detalles finales. En esta sesión, completaremos el diseño, preparándolo para el trabajo con aerógrafo y los toques finales que darán vida a tu idea. Aprenderás cómo perfeccionar la pieza y lograr un resultado final pulido y profesional.

 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

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)
 
Instructor: Milena Kon
 
The best way to complete a design is by making everything cohesive. In this session, we focus on the most important finishing touch—the dog’s head. Whether the design extends into the headpiece or not, creating the perfect head shape brings the full look together. You will also learn an Asian Fusion head trim to complete this masterpiece.

La mejor manera de completar un diseño es haciendo que todo sea armonioso. En esta sesión, nos enfocamos en el toque final más importante: la cabeza del perro. Ya sea que el diseño se extienda hacia la cabeza o no, crear la forma perfecta de la cabeza une todo el look. También aprenderás un corte de cabeza estilo Asian Fusion para completar esta obra maestra.

 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Room 3. Animal Photography

8 AM - 10:15 AM

Pocket Studio: Groomer Photography Simplified, Part 1: Hands-on Workshop
 
Instructor: Sarah Cranmer
 
Learn how to take stunning photos with any phone using simple lighting, composition, and studio setup tricks. In addition to easy salon studio setups, we’ll also cover mobile-friendly photography tips, quick edits with free tools, and clever AI enhancements to make your work shine. Perfect for groomers who want to capture professional-quality results without the expensive gear.
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

11:45 AM - 2 PM

Pocket Studio: Groomer Photography Simplified, Part 2: Hands-on Workshop
 
Instructor: Sarah Cranmer
 
Learn how to take stunning photos with any phone using simple lighting, composition, and studio setup tricks. In addition to easy salon studio setups, we’ll also cover mobile-friendly photography tips, quick edits with free tools, and clever AI enhancements to make your work shine. Perfect for groomers who want to capture professional-quality results without the expensive gear.
 
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
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