School Information

Introduction

Jacqeline and MitziThe 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

Golden Paws Trim PoodleOnce 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
Drying Techniques/ for optimal results
Brushing and Combing/
get that polished look
Shampoo / Anal Glands
Flea / Skin Treatments
Blow Drying / Fluff-Out Brushing
Sanitation
Skin and Hair
Bathing Techniques
Safety Techniques

Golden Paws Comb Poodle
Golden Paws Toe Nail Trim

Pet Oral Hygiene
Clipper Techniques
De-matting Techniques
Curly Coat Cutdown
Pet Psychology
Dog Anatomy
Control Positions
Shaving Skills
Tool Usage and Maintenance
Blade Lengths
Toe Nails
Ear Cleaning

CPR and other subjects of importance
Pleasing the Customer/ Customer
requests for their pet
Detachable Blades
Skimming Techniques
Cut Down Techniques
Outline Shaping
Fine Finishing/Balancing & Outline Shaping
Blade Skills
Breed Designs
Thinning Shear Techniques
Camouflaging Faults by Styling
Add-on Services
Job Counseling
A Happy Pet is a Joy to Groom

Golden Paws Chin Tail Lift

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
67


Total Clock Hours 74

The Advanced Dog Styling Seminar Course will teach students the following procedures:

1) Refinement Skills
2) Scissoring
3) Thinning Shears
4) Blade Finish
5) Mixed Breed Styles
6) Breed Designs

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

Golden Paws diploma


Tuition & Tools

Professional Dog Styling Program
(Prepping 101, Bathing & Drying 102, Styling103)

 
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
Total Fees ...........................................................................................$4210.00

(PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON MANUFACTURERS COST)

Call 713-253-5757 or Email for Information on Financial Options
   
TOOL KIT
TOOLS FEE..........................................................................................$ 720.00
(PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON MANUFACTURER'S COST)
   

 

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LAUBE BLADE WASH
ALL BREED DOG GROOMING GUIDE
DELUXE COARSE TOOTH COMB
A-5 BLADE #7/8
RICH HEALTH KWICK-STOP 1/2 OZ.
SNAP ON COMB #1
SNAP ON COMB #2
88 HERITAGE STRAIGHT SHEARS 8.5"
HERITAGE 7.5" CURVED SHEARS
PET NAIL CLIPPER
GREYHOUND 7.5" COMB
5.5" STRAIGHT HAIR PULLER
MILLERS FORGE DEMANDING COMB
MILLERS FORGE Sm. SLICKER BRUSH
UNIVERSAL SLICKER - DELUXE (LG)
HERITAGE 42 TOOTH THINNING SHEARS
ANDIS AGC2 ULTRA EDGE CLIPPER
ANDIS # 40 BLADE FOR MOD. AG
ANDIS # 15 BLADE FOR MOD. AG
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UNIFORM - JACKET
TOOL BOX
MASK & EARPLUGS
OXYFRESH EAR CLEANER

Financing & Grants available (must qualify) call 713-253-5757
for more information

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.

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