Curriculum for Cindy's Canine Companion's
Dog  Grooming  Sessions

Week 1: Introduction to Equipment, Video,
History of Grooming, Fundamentals of Grooming,
Breed Groups, Anatomy of a Dog

Week 2:  Introduction to different breeds - The Terrier group,
Video, Animal Behavior, How to Relax a Dog in your Care,
Preventing Bites in the Workplace

Week 3:  Speed Grooming  - Time saving Techniques
Puzzle, Herding Group, Video, and Useful Information

Week 4:  Common Skin Problems - Introduction to helpful products
Breed Recognition - Symmetry, balance and line setting, Video

Week 5:  Breed Recognition - The Toy Group and Poodles,
Video,  Puppy Grooming

Week 6:  Breed Recognition - The Sporting Group, Video,
Dog Psychology, How Dogs Learn, Understanding Aggression

Week 7:  Breed Recognition - The Senior Dog, Working Group,
Video, CPR for Dogs, Introduction to Cat Grooming

Week 8:  Breed Recognition - The Non-Sporting Group
Business Start-Up,  Canine Price List,  Marketing Ads,
Setting up Shop, Hazardous Exposures

Week 9:  Breed Recognition - Mix breeds, Hound Group Certificate

Week 10:  Make-up


* Curriculum is subject to be changed depending on the class.

Session Schedule

Monday  thru  Friday  sessions:

9 - 1 PM   or    1 - 5 PM   or    6 - 10 PM    or    9 - 5 pm

Saturday  sessions:

Limited Basis

Open Enrollment. Classes will be filled on a first come first served basis and can be started at anytime. Classes can be scheduled once a week, twice a week, and 5 eight-hour sessions on days that you chose. If these times are not suitable I will try to accommodate special needs upon request. For students coming from out of town, Hotel accommodations can be set up, at the Comfort Inn, which is about 1 mile from the school. Indoor pool, exercise room, and continental breakfast is included.

D o g s

You will need to bring a dog with you to class unless other arrangements are made in advance. Those of you who are traveling and need housing for your dogs I will provide it at no extra charge. I can also provide dogs for your use when given enough time to make arrangements. The best dogs to bring are those who need to be clipped. I want you to feel comfortable with your clippers. A good way to locate dogs for use in your class is to advertise "Free Grooming" in your local paper or hang a sign up in the local market. You will be amazed at how many people will hand over their prize pet to a complete stranger when its for free. If you have any questions regarding acquiring dogs, please call me.

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees:

The full tuition for the 10 and 5-week course of Dog Grooming is $2,600. This fee includes your equipment, textbooks, clippers, blades, scissors, brushes, tack box, eye, ear, mouth care kits, muzzles, clipper combs, and other grooming supplies that you will need to begin your career. A $800.00 deposit will be due at the time of application and the balance due by the first class.

Total supplies furnished--------------------------------------$550

Lab Fees-------------------------------------------------------------$ 50

Tuition-------------------------------------------------------------$2,000

We also sell grooming tables to our students as an option. I have also enclosed a brochure of our tables that lower to 11 inches, eliminating the need to lift those heavy pooches, include a Gerry system and come in many colors. To assure a placement in the desired class please send application and deposit as soon as possible. If you're paying by check, please make payable to: "Cindy Blatt." - Thank you.

General Information

Location

We are located in the small village of Rehrersburg, Pa., Right off of exit on 78. Call for general directions. Accommodations for the night can be made for those who need it. Before deciding on a pet grooming career, each person must have unlimited patience and love for animals. You must be willing to work long hours and be in good health. Pet grooming can be a respectable, rewarding and enjoyable career.

Readmission

If for any reason you cannot continue with the class because of health, death of family members or other circumstances, you can be readmitted to finish the course providing you make previous arrangements with the instructor.

Attendance

I will do customized class schedules. Classes will have breaks. If you are in the all day sessions please bring a lunch. You may bring snacks and drinks as well. There are 2 close restaurants near by. If you cannot make a class for any reason please call and let me know so we can make arrangements to make up the class. If the weather is bad, I will call and cancel class. If for any reason you feel uncomfortable traveling due to weather conditions please do not put yourself at risk, just call to reschedule the class.