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
Instructional Texts and Tapes on School Premises
In addition to hands on training, we will use the following educational videos:
Poodles
Schnauzers
Bichons
Cairns/Westies/Scotties
Cocker Spaniels
Cats
Clipper Maintenance/Blade Care
Reference Books
The Art
and Business of Professional Grooming by Dorothy Walin
Standard Book of Dog Grooming by Fenger & Steinle
Clipping and Grooming Your Poodle by Kalston
Schnauzer clipping Made Easy by Migliorney
Clipping and Grooming Terriers by Arco
Clipping and Grooming Your Spaniels and Setters by Stone & Migliorney
Equipment and Supply List
Clipper-Andis Clipper with #10 blade included
8.5” straight shears
46 tooth shinning shears
Blades
#15
#9
#10
#30 OR #40
#4f (2)
#5f (2)
#7f (2)
Nail
Clipper- 1 for Large Dogs and 1 for Small dogs
Hemostats
Comb
Slicker brush
Ear powder
Ear cleaning solution
Quick stop
Cool lube
Snap on Combs (0, 1, 2)
Grooming noose
Dogs lead
Cologne
*Other required equipment needed for outside purchase are (will be left to individuals preference): Shedding blade, Currie brush, and Curved scissors.*
