Creative

Creative

A workshop on handling and possibly mitigating aggressive behavior on the grooming table. How can the groomer change their perspective to cultivate an environment of trust for the dog?

This is a 2 hour odyssey into the world of nightmarish skin conditions. They can start with a dry patch or a small infection and create long term problems if not handled properly. Some conditions are zoonotic and can be passed between animal and human! We will learn what to look for, how to support the skin and the likelihood of the condition returning. There will be numerous pictures, trigger alert!! Images may be disturbing to the sensitive!

Cats are a different species from dogs. Let Mary show you how to read a cat’s body language and utilize safe handling and protection tips to make that scary cat into a sweet kitty.

When pets come in and belong at the vet, not the groomer, things can go sideways quickly! This class can help you identify issues before you take them into your salon so they can address their problems where they belong, which is not under your liability or in your care.

Does seeing a new doodle on the schedule strike fear & dread into your very soul? Come with us if you want to live! Join us in this hour-long class with video footage of different doodles and watch puppies’ grooming needs evolve in a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a doodle’s parent’s mind. We’ll cover in-depth the client communication issues that may be the main reason for the doodle “issues” and division in the grooming community. (2 hour class)

This is two classes in one—from the employer and employee perspectives.

Spot potential problems with new hires before they become a nightmare. Anjie can help you identify signs of unreliability, lack of hygiene, or animal handling issues.
Interviews aren’t just for employers. Chris will share warning signs during interviews she should’ve walked away from and things that may only rise zombie-like from your nightmares during employment. Discover the red flags that should give you pause and what should make you run, not walk, right out of that grooming salon.