Theory: 75 Hours

Practicum: 485 Hours

Program: 16 Weeks

NOTE: The theory portion of this program can be completed on-site or off-site. Please indicate preference upon registration.

This course consists of both The Apex Assistant Groomer Program & The Canine Pet Stylist Grooming Program.

All the elements shared in the Assistant Groomer and Pet Stylist Program are combined as one learning experience.

The Canine All-Inclusive Grooming Program takes you from beginning to end, with the outcome of being able to groom professionally.

Completing this course will enable the student to have all the tools and skills to practice as a professional groomer, either as their business or as a member of an established salon.

• Orientation; Groomer & Pet Safety; Equipment Selection & Care;

• Dogs 101; Anatomy & Behavior; Breed Standards of The American Kennel

• Club/ Canadian Kennel Club; Proper Handling Techniques; Challenging Pets;

• Special Care Of Young & Old Pets; Customer Service; Keeping Up Professional

• Appearances; Diseases- Zoonotic and others/ first aid

• Clipper Techniques; Basic Scissoring, & Thinning Techniques;

• CKC Standards- group/ breed identification

• Further learning on brushing / de-matting techniques.

• Basic Finishing Techniques

• Running a Business and Keeping/Attracting Clientele

• Advanced Scissoring & Thinning

• CKC Patterns; Creative Patterns for Mixed Breeds

• Handling Techniques

• Advanced Clippering, Techniques & Tools

• Head Pattern Review; Putting Patterns Together

• Fault Correction; Speed Grooming Techniques

• Advertising, clientele, social networking, website, budgeting, employment opportunities.

• Hands-on Dog Bathing

• Brushing & Drying, Recognition of Skin Disorders

• Choosing The Proper Products; Tools & Techniques

• Management of All Coat Types

• Dogs Eyes, Ears, Nails & Teeth care

• Deshedding/ Matt techniques/ clipper blade maintenance/ Fou Fou Finishing

• Brushing & Drying

• Clippering, Thinning & Scissoring

• Basic Head Patterns

• Finishing Touches

• Pattern Setting for all groups of dogs including mixed breeds

• Scissoring, Thinning & Finishing Techniques

• Identifying Faults and Correcting them.

• All applicants must be 18 years of age; All applicants must complete an application; All applicants must provide a current resume; All applicants must complete a pre-admission interview; A non-refundable registration fee is required to confirm your seat; All applicants must provide their high school transcripts

• BC students: graduated from grade 12 or equivalent secondary school completion from another jurisdiction or…The student is 19 years of age or older before the start of classes and has demonstrated evidence of the appropriate level of literacy, numeracy, comprehension and/or written skills to enable successful completion of the program.

*Grooming is a very physical job- although we have tables, tubs etc., that aid in lifting dogs, a groomer must have the physical strength and endurance to lift and stand for long periods.