AB Dog Grooming School is licenced as a private school under the Private Vocational School Act of Alberta. The School is located on the main street of Leduc, Alberta. There are two instructors on staff with a class of up to ten students. With such a low student to instructor ratio students receive personalized training.

The Professional Pet Styling Program's main emphasis is on the grooming of dogs of all breeds. The Clipper and Scissoring techniques that are taught have been developed by Lois Friesen (previous owner) from more than two decades of experience and have been adapted into other grooming salons.

Enrollment is limited to maintain our low student to teacher ratio. The Professional Pet Stylist Program is 15 weeks in length (538 hours) with the tuition being $3500.00 Canadian. The tools and supplies are approximately $1300.00 + GST. (all tools and supplies are yours to keep) We accept new students almost every month. There is an advantage to having some advanced students and some beginners in every class. This enables us to give each student the time they need, particularly in the beginning.

A list of boarding rooms is available upon request.

STANDARD ADMISSION - Students must meet ONE of the following criteria:


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1. Alberta High School Diploma, verified by transcript, with 50% or better in English 30 or 33, or non-Alberta Equivalent.
2. Successful completion of the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) wish a standard score of 50 or better in English

MATURE ADMISSION - Students must meet ALL of the Following:


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1. Must be Eighteen years of age
2. Been out of school for two years.
3. Successful result on an aptitude test chosen by the school and approved by the Director, Private Institutions Branch (Advanced Education and Career Development).
4. Thirty-three credits toward an Alberta high school diploma, verified by transcript, with 50% or better in English 10 or 13, or non-Alberta equivalent.

• 15 Weeks
• 8 AM to 4 PM
• Monday through Friday
• 10 AM - 10 minute coffee break
• 12 PM - ½ hour lunch break
• 2 PM - 10 minute coffee break

The Curriculum is approximately 80% practical hands on and 20% theory. There are handouts and colored photos. There is a library and videos for your convenience. The complete course is 15 - 16 weeks depending on holidays. Total of 538 hours.

Session 1 and 2 qualifies as a Professional Rougher. This means preparing the dog completely for the Professional Finisher. The completion of Session 3 qualifies as a Professional Groomer. This means you will be able to Groom a Dog from start to finish.

Curriculum Outline

Session 1 Outline


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1. BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF CANINE
   
   
   1. Canine behavioral habits and why
   2. Basic canine psychology
   3. Recognizing different behavioral types of dogs
   4. Learning the pure bred breeds of dogs
   5. Learning the cross bred dogs
   6. Recognizing structural abnormalities
   7. Proper control of the dogs (e.g. firm but gentle)
   8. Learning how to address your dog verbally, talking and reassuring them at all times
   9. Proper use of muzzles
   
   
2. RECEIVING DOGS IN FOR GROOMING
   
   
   1. Writing up ticket and getting information right
   2. Determining if the dog will bite or jump into your arms when you take him/her from the owner
   3. Learning how to take the dog out of owners arms
   4. Learning how to pick the dog up off the floor
   5. Learning how to lead a dog into the grooming area
   6. Learning how to place dogs in holding pens or on tables
   7. Learning how to identify collars, leashes, tags, etc.
   
   
3. DISCHARGING
   
   
   1. Taking dogs out of holding pens
   2. Carrying the dogs properly
   3. Proper timing to bring them out
   
   
4. BOOKINGS
   
   
   1. Answering the Telephone
   2. Learning the proper questions to ask the customer
   3. Learning proper quotes
   4. Determine how many bookings per day
   
   
5. BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF CANINE HEALTH
   
   
   1. Learning Feeding and Nutrition
   2. Recognizing different coat and skin problems
   3. Recognizing different surface tumors, cysts, warts, etc.
   4. Making mention of problems on Client card and making the customer aware and suggest a veterinary checkup
   5. Recognizing bacterial and fungal infections and recommend veterinary checkup
   6. Recognizing basic problems in eyes and ears
   7. Recognizing the most common breeds that have health problems
   8. Recognizing a problem in canine teeth
   9. Recognizing problems in anal and rectum area
   10. Recognizing sick or injured dogs
   11. Realizing you are not a Verterinarian and you must refer the client to one, and all information must be written up on the client's card
   
   
6. PREPARING TO GROOM A DOG
   
   
   1. Identifying your tools
   2. Exercises in holding and using tools
   
   
7. PREPARING YOUR DOG FOR BATHING
   
   
   1. Demmating and stripping out undercoat without cutting or damaging the dogs skin
   2. Cleaning hair from the inside of ears and proper use of ear powder
   3. Trimming toe nails and using Kwik Stop properly
   
   
8. BATHING YOUR DOG
   
   
   1. Using proper water temperatures
   2. Using appropriate shampoo for head area and washing this area properly
   3. Using the appropriate shampoo for body and washing the body properly
   4. Rinsing and repeating steps
   5. Determining whether your dog should soak and judging for how long
   6. Conditioning the dog, using the proper conditioners, and what area on the dog to use them
      
      BATHING AND DRYING ARE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES IN DOG GROOMING. IF YOU DON'T GET A PROPER BATH OR A PROPER DRY YOU CANNOT GET A GOOD FINISH.
   
   
9. DRYING TECHNIQUES
   
   
   1. Using forced air dryer
   2. Using stand dryers
   3. Discussion on cage drying
   4. Proper brushing techniques, always keeping an awareness not to damage the skin
   5. Discussion on brush burn and edema
   6. Styling the coat while drying according to the breed you are working on
   7. Learning to have an eye to recognize if the dog is drying properly and if the brushing is proper
   8. Combing, fluffing, teasing and checking for mats before the dog goes to the finisher

Reference Material


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• Dog Owners Home Verterinary Hand Book (Revised) by Carison & Griffi
• Your Going to be a Canine Groomer by L. Woods Friesen
• Dog Grooming Manual
• Body Language & Emotions of Dogs by Milani
• When Good Dogs Do Bad Things by Siegal & Margolis
• Test

Printable Copy

I would like to enroll in the 15-week Professional Pet Styling Program at:

AB Dog Grooming School
5009-50th Avenue
Leduc, Alberta, Canada
T9E 5P4

My choice of Start Date is:

First choice: Alternate choice:

I understand:

• The tuition is $3500.00.
• The non-refundable registration fee is $75.00 plus 7% GST.
• The cost of tools & supplies I need to purchase is approximately $1300.00 plus 7% GST.
• The school will supply the facilities, dryers, tables, shampoos, lessons and instructors for the complete program.
• An Alberta Student Enrollment Contract will have to be completed and signed before I start.
• I have to meet 'Admission Standards' and submit proof (ei. Transcript, etc.)
• The Registration Fee will have to be paid in advance to hold my place in class.
• All Tuition Fees and cost of tools must be paid on or before my start date.
• All fees must be paid in Canadian funds.

Section Links


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1. School/Admission Standards
2. Class Schedule
3. Curriculum/Session 1 Outline
4. Curriculum/Session 2 Outline
5. Curriculum/Session 3 Outline
6. List of Tools and Supplies
7. Notice of Intent