Virginia
School of Pet Grooming History
Objectives &
Philosophy
Requirements
School Calendar
Attendance Policy
Leave of Absence
Suspension and
Expulsion
Refund Policy
Student
Complaints
Grading
Starting Dates
Placement
Facility
Tuition
All Breed
Program
Poodle & Mixed
Breed Program
Professional
Groomers
Program
Course
Description
Public
Relations
Promoting and maintaining good relations with business associates such as veterinarians, customers, employee/employer and other groomers. Trade journals and professional associations will be discussed. Advertising techniques we have had success with will be covered. The main emphasis here will be on customer relations for your future business success.
Cat
Grooming
We will
cover the various breeds of long and short hair cats, specific feline diseases
and special nutritional needs. Basic differences between dog and cat grooming
such as equipment, restraint, nail clipping, dematting, bathing and finishing
will be discussed. (This section will be omitted in courses that do not train
in cats).
Practical
Experience
This
is an integral part of the program with emphasis on skill and speed to enable
the student to perform well in a professional atmosphere. In order to assure
volume confidence you will be required to increase the amount of pets you
will work on throughout the course. A student plan will be given to each student
on the first day of class reflecting the stages of training that each student
will go through. Finishing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated by
the instructor and then applied by the student. Emphasis will be placed on
making each dog a proper representation of its breed. The student will also
learn how to translate a client’s wishes and needs into a professional
and suitable clip. The professional pet groomer will see a lot of mixed breeds
in his career. The student will learn how to groom these pets so that they
look their best and their owners will be pleased.
**Students that take the Poodle and/or Mixed Breed Course will direct all practical time to the breed of category specified in the course description.
