DOG
GROOMING PROGRAM
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Week #1 DGE110 Grooming Equipment 3 Hours Introduction to equipment. Personalize your equipment with your initials and develop a routine to care for grooming tools properly for the most efficient use and longevity. Define and identify blades and prioritize their uses. Recognize guards and justify their purpose. Learn the proper handling and care of your clippers and be able to identify symptoms of problems and know how to repair your clippers and extend their life and efficiency. Recognize uses for brushes, combs, rake and mat splitter. This course teaches the Student to identify different shampoos, dips, rinses, oils and reason and use for each product. Describe mixing products and understand the concerns and implications of improper use. DGL 110 Grooming Lab 36 Hours This course describes roughing and preliminary preparation before bathing. Introduction to proper bathing and drying expressing anal glands and correct application of flea and tick dips. Roughing of dogs will include shaving of pads and sanitary area, clipping nails and use of quick stop, cleaning ears and use of ear powder and forceps. Correct brushing techniques to avoid brush burns. Dematting of animals in a humane manner to prevent painful memories of the visit to the groomer. Recognize different ways of drying dogs, i.e. fluff drying, blow drying and cage drying. DPSY Pet Psychology 1 Hour Learn how to create a safe environment and positive relationship between you and the animal you are grooming. Week #2 DGB 110 Dog Grooming Biology 3 Hours This course includes basic dog anatomy, skeletal system and exterior conformation points which aid in understanding proper grooming and instructions. Nervous system cover different types of seizures a pet can have while under your care, and how to distinguish one from another. We will orientate the student with the methods he or she can use to comfort the dog during a seizure. DGL 120 Lab 36 Hours Reinforce proper roughing, brushing and dematting. Learn to strip matted dogs, and what blades to use when stripping without injuring an animal. Begin preliminary scissoring. DPSY 120 Dog Psychology 1 hour It is imperative to learn how to recognize a potentially dangerous animal and when a muzzle is required. Week #3 DGB 120 Biology 3 hours This course will cover basic respiratory complications including possible kennel cough recognition, a collapsed trachea and breathing problems caused from allergies. Instructor will outline heart worm diseases and complications that can develop. You must be able to recognize ear problems. DGL 130 Lab 36 hours This course will cover the grooming patterns on the Cocker Spaniel and why some pet Cockers are groomed differently than others. Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu grooming will be introduced. DPSY 130 Dog Psychology 1 Hour You will be introduced to commands used to communicate with a dog you will be grooming so that he will understand your expectations. Week #4 DGB 130 Biology 3 Hours This section will cover recognition of common skin problems that occur. Introduction to the products that may help alleviate skin problems or recommend professional Veterinary assistance. We will cover the dangers of over infestation of fleas, ticks, mites, and common parasites. DGL 140 Lab 36 Hours This week will cover the Miniature Schnauzer, clipping poodle feet and face, Blending by skimming and thinning will be demonstrated by the instructor. Review Cocker Spaniel, Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu grooming. Guard usage will be introduced. DPSY 140 Dog Psychology 1 Hour You will learn how to introduce a new puppy to grooming. Week #5 DBR 110 Breed Recognition 3 hours You will be introduced to the different breeds listed under the Toy Group in your AKC Dog Book. DGL 150 Lab 36 Hours Patterns for the Poodle and Teddy Bear Clips will be covered. Review of all previous grooming. DPSY 150 Dog Psychology 1 Hour We explain how you would determine if it would be unsafe for you or the animal to continue it's grooming. Week #6 DBR 120 Breed Recognition 3 Hours You will be introduced to the different breeds listed under the Sporting Group in your AKC Dog Book. DGL 160 Lab 36 Hours Grooming on Springer Spaniels and Setters will be demonstrated. Correct blending and thinning techniques will be shown. Review of previous grooming. DPSY 160 Dog Psychology 1 Hour Why owners must always be told when an inadvertent accident happens while grooming their pet. How to tell the owner, tactfully, that their pet was injured while being groomed. Week #7 DBR 130 Breed Recognition 3 Hours You will be introduced to the different breeds listed under the Terrier Group in your AKC Dog Book. DGL 170 Lab 36 Hours Demonstration of correct patterns to be used on the Airedale Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Hand Stripping will be demonstrated. Review previous grooming. DPSY 170 Dog Psychology 1 Hour How to deal with unruly animals in a safe manner, not letting the dog intimidate you. Week #8 DBR 140 Breed Recognition 3 Hours You will be introduced to the breeds listed under the Working Group in you AKC Dog Book. DGL 180 Lab 36 Hours Correct grooming of the Welsh Terrier and the Kerry Blue Terrier will be demonstrated. GCR 110 Groomer - Client Relations 1 Hour Reasons why you would inform a client their dog is too matted to be brushed out and must be stripped. Show courtesy to customer and demonstrate the proper way to brush their pet to keep it in excellent condition. Distinguish when you have a right to refuse to groom a dog. Week #9 DBR 150 Breed Recognition 1 Hour You will be introduced to the breeds listed under the Herding Group in your AKC Dog Book. DGL 190 Lab 36 Hours You will learn how to groom the head of the Bouvier Des Flandres. Review previous grooming. GCR 120 Client Relations 1 Hour You will learn how to interpret a client's grooming instructions and how and when to suggest the appropriate type of groom for their breed of dog. Week #10 DBR 160 Breed Recognition 3 Hours You will be introduced to the breeds listed under the Non Sporting Group in your AKC Dog Book. DGL 200 Lab 36 Hours Grooming of Chow Chows and Bichon Frise. Correct brushing and trimming the Chow Chow will be taught including Lion Clips. The proper scissor pattern for the Bichon Frise will be demonstrated. Review previous grooming. GCR 130 Client Relations 1 Hour Keeping correct records and phone techniques. Week #11 DBR 210 Breed Recognition 3 Hours You will be introduced to the breeds listed under the Hound Group in your AKC Dog Book. DGL 210 Lab 36 Hours Demonstration of ways to groom Mixed Breeds and perfecting scissoring skills. Review previous grooming. Week #12 DGL 220 Lab and Final Test 40 Hours Review previous grooming and perfecting scissoring skills. Summary of Program
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