Grooming Theater

SATURDAY

Part 1: Beyond the Groom Room
Knowledge is Power. The more
you know, the more you grow, professionally and financially! Chris will teach you the science of canine skin. Fully understanding the life cycle of a dog’s coat will help you make better decisions using and choosing techniques and products. Missi utilizes the same information to make you the indispensible professional your customer can rely on beyond the groom room. Topics include the science of canine skin, nutrition, holistic health and choosing the best product for your salon.

Part 2: Follow Up and Follow
Through!
Understanding canine skin and coat will help you to achieve better results as a stylist. It will also aid in solving many skin care mysteries faced by your four legged customers. Become an invaluable partner in the overall health and well being of your canine clientele. Communicate to your customers the loving care you give their pets while they’re in your salon, and use this information to sell the proper products needed for home care and maintenance. Topics include skin, coat, species-specific health issues and identifying chronic imbalance in canine health system.

Part 3: Talking Tools and Fun
with Follicle
Coat care and dematting require the proper tools of the trade. Now that we understand skin and coat care, how do we charge for dematting, medicated baths, and other add-on services? Choosing the proper tools for the job in-house can save you time and the up-sell for home maintenance can make you extra income.

Part 4: Grooming 101
Understanding the anatomy and structure of a dog can make a huge difference in the final product. Small corrections and adjustments can bring out the true beauty of any pet and any breed. Chris will guide you through the basics of balance, symmetry and profile so you can make any pet look stunning! Missi will provide you with suggestions of products to up-sell and create money-making opportunities in
your salon.

SUNDAY

Part 5: Shears and Scissoring
We will explain the different edges of shears and how each benefits your performance. We will help you understand metals, ergonomics and usage.

Demonstrating our idea of the best
hold to achieve the best finish faster. This program will keep you scissoring longer and achieve the finish you are looking for.

Part 6: Portuguese Water Dogs
This session is more valuable then you think. Chris and Connie will demonstrate this great trim for you. This trim is a great un-Poodle trim, a great trim for designer dog as well and a multitude of mix and pure breds wanting manageable length of coat and cute!

Part 7: Double Coated Hair Balls
Chris and Connie will demonstrate different techniques you can use to clean up, fix up and finish up. Shelties, Chows, Golden Retrievers, Border Collies and Australian Shepards.