School Information
Introduction
The
Golden Paws instructional dog grooming program Jacqueline Rauch
created has been used and refined over the last 35 years.
You may ask yourself how can you go to school for 6-10 weeks and
really learn quality dog styling when other school programs are
longer? Training in any field is not about time but about
the quality of the program. Not everyone can teach a very
complicated subject such as pet styling. The Golden
Paws method of teaching is unique. Jacqueline who
is a master stylist and one of the nation's top instructors has
broken down each step in the grooming process, so the student
quickly learns the styling skills needed to create a beautifully
finished breed designs or customize a style your customer desires.
The most important part of any training program is for you to receive the very best training. Students come to us worldwide for that training. You owe it to yourself to see why Golden Paws graduates go on to start successful businesses and careers.
The Instructional Program
Once you have made the decision to enter the dog styling profession the next step is to choose the best school for your training. How do you do this? At each school you need to compare their programs. First review the instructional material, second meet the instructors, and third observe a training class. After comparing each school's program choose the one that will work best for you.
The instructional program at GOLDEN PAWS SCHOOL OF DOG STYLING is a simplified step-by-step method designed and refined over a 35-year period by one of the nations top instructors, Jacqueline Rauch. Also she has produced five instructional videos with the same step-by-step material. These videos compliment the instructional manual and they work in conjunction with one another. The composition of the instructional material is arranged and organized to develop quality styling skills, outline shaping, blending, balance, and proportion and how to apply those skills to breed design control methods, proper handling, and speed techniques, and much more. See Program for details.
The instructors at GOLDEN PAWS SCHOOL OF DOG STYLING are professional stylists who are proficient with the training program. Each instructor aligns his or her styling skills along side of each instructional step in the program. Each one of these steps builds the framework in which the students develop their skills. For this reason it is essential for both, the instructor and the student to follow the program steps in a systematic manner. Each student is worked with on an individual basis to help them reach their fullest potential. Our main priority is the student.
Skills List
Because you are actually learning in a an upscale salon, you will be exposed to real world situations much like a teaching hospital. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and give quality care.
You will learn the following and more:
De-shedding Skills |
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Pet Oral Hygiene |
CPR and other subjects of importance |
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Golden Paws is located in an area with a wide range of breeds and you will have the opportunity to work on different breed designs.
Advanced Dog Grooming Seminar 104
4 Weeks Program Outline
| Advanced Dog Grooming Seminar** | |
| Theory Lab |
7 |
| Total Clock Hours | 74 |
The Advanced Dog Styling Seminar Course will teach students the following procedures:
1) Refinement Skills |
7) Speed Techniques 8) Balancing 9) Behavior Problems 10) Tool Techniques 11) Blending Techniques 12) How to bring out the Beauty of individual pets |
**Students must have prerequisite courses or be given approved credits and have all tools on the tool

Tuition & Tools
Professional Dog Styling Program |
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| Professional Dog Styling 6 weeks 101, 102, 103 Tuition (Currently) ....... $3390.00 Registration Fee.............$100.00 Tool Fee .......................$720.00 |
Advanced Dog Styling Seminar 4 weeks 104 Tuition (Currently) ...... $2095.00 Registration Fee............$100.00 Tool Fee (purchased by students from previous class) |
Tuition (Currently)……………………………………………………$3390.00 Registration Fee …...……………………………………………..…$100.00 Tool Fee................................................................................................$720.00 |
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| Total Fees ...........................................................................................$4210.00 | |
(PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON MANUFACTURERS COST) Call 713-253-5757 or Email for Information on Financial Options |
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TOOL KIT |
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| TOOLS FEE..........................................................................................$ 720.00 (PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON MANUFACTURER'S COST) |
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LAUBE BLADE WASH |
Financing & Grants available (must qualify) call 713-253-5757 for more information |
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Housing
For our many out-of-town students there are weekly rate hotels near the school where many of the students have stayed. Many of those hotels accept pets.


