friday programs

Here Kittie, kittie! Cat behavior and grooming procedures

Danelle German

All groomers get asked about grooming cats from time to time. Maybe you are afraid to give it a try. Or perhaps you tackle the job of grooming felines, but aren’t sure you’ve done it correctly. No matter your situation, becoming more knowledgeable in the art of cat grooming will be an asset to your business.
Cats are very different from dogs in their behavior and responses, and thus should be handled differently. Learn how to quickly and accurately decipher which type of temperament each cat has and how to best handle it safely. Learn how to groom a cat from start to finish, using the best products and techniques. Find out the secrets to producing glorious, show-worthy results every time you groom a feline. Awe your clients with your finesse in handling their beloved fur-ball as well as the fabulous condition you send it home in.

This four hour program is included in the DO IT ALL and Friday package plans. It can be purchased separately. Includes tradeshow on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See registration for price and schedule for times.

Skin Issues

Dr. melissa hall

The lecture series by Dr. Hall will review the types of cases treated by veterinary dermatologists as well as topical therapies used. The series will contain the following:

The Itchy Dog
The “ins and outs” of canine pruritus is an hour lecture reviewing the dermatologist approach to itching in canine patients. It will include both infectious and non-infectious causes for pruritus, with an outline of the diagnostic approach and treatment
protocols utilized.

Common and Not-so Common Skin and Nail Diseases
This two hour lecture series will review some interesting cases and skin disease processes which can affect both dogs and cats, including infectious, immune mediated and neoplastic diseases.

Topical Therapies — What to Use and Why
This hour lecture discusses the approach to choosing topical therapies, mainly with a focus on shampoo therapy, for the various dermatological diseases. Some of the newest topical formulations will be discussed.

Complete Guide to Salon Creative

Angela Kumpe and Lori Craig

Barkleigh Honors Award winners and Groomer to Groomer magazine cover girls, Angela Kumpe and Lori Craig will be bringing a brand new program to Groom & Kennel Expo this year!

“We’ve spent the past year coming up with new ideas for the ultimate creative grooming seminar,” says Angela. “We are so excited to debut it in Pasadena.” They will cover everything from simple, salon-style, creative designs that you can do for your customers in your salon to marketing and selling those services.

This class will include hands-on demonstrations with color being applied and rinsed in the classroom, so you can be a part of the entire creative process. Starting with some very quick creative designs that can be completed in the salon in as little as 5-15 minutes, like leopard spots and zebra stripes.

“This class is a ‘One stop shop’ for creative groomers,” states Lori. “We want people to go home with the knowledge and confidence to include coloring in their daily grooming.” During the class, Angela and Lori will explain each step of the creative process to you as they complete it. They will cover design planning, pattern placement, color choices, color application, rinsing, product safety, and proper use of all creative styling products. They will then show you how to promote this fun add-on service to your customers.

This program is included in the DO IT ALL and Friday package plans. It can be purchased separately. Includes tradeshow on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See registration for price and schedule for times.

Friday Evening

The $32,500 Grooming: The American Cocker

Irina Pinkusevich

She beat out the best of the best! Irina won the largest individual contest purse in the history of grooming... $32,500 for the Winner’s Circle Jackpot! And she did it right here at Groom & Kennel Expo just last year! Finally someone is getting paid what we’re worth. She was even featured on the cover of Groomer to Groomer magazine for this spectacular event.

Now she’s coming back as a judge and speaker, and she’s going to share her unbelievable secrets with you in this special two-hour add-on event.

“Preparation is crucial to grooming this breed,” says Irina, “whether it’s for contest, show or just pet grooming.” She will demonstrate clippering tricks that achieve a smooth finish without marks, and she will discuss how to use thinning shears properly on an American Cocker. Don’t miss seeing the finest grooming in the U.S.!