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