Boise Dog Grooming, Pet pick-up, Pet delivery | Canine Design
Canine Design Apprentice Program
Learn How to Groom All Breeds!
Curriculum Outline and Expense Detail
12 week course in pet grooming $4000.00 Equipment $1500.00 (or less)
Any student not meeting course requirements by course end may choose to complete successive weeks training in specialized areas at additional cost to be determined at that time.
| Week 1 Basics |
| Breed Identification and Familiarization |
| Equipment Review and Maintenance Instruction |
Bathing and drying
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| Week 2 Foundations |
| Basic Bathing and drying of all breeds |
All necessary extras included in the haircut service (nails, ears, etc.) |
| Week 3 Clipper Use |
| Body work and blending |
| Combout and Blowout techniques on Coated Breeds |
| Week 4 Basic Terrier Clips |
| Week 5 Basic Sporting Clips |
| Week 6 Basic Single coated/curly clips |
| (Poodles, Bichons, Etc.) |
| Week 7 Improving technique and defining problem areas |
| Week 8-12 Fulfill all breed trim requirements |
| Final Exam (practical and written) |
All course sections will have 2-4 hours reading/written work and testing as well as proficiency testing in practical skills with equipment. Hopefully each student will have experience on 5- 10 dogs of the most common breeds seen in most shops. To complete successfully the student should have 20 grooms completed solo by course end.
Text Books required:
“Notes from the Grooming Table” by Melissa Verplank and the 20th edition of the AKC All Breed Dog Book.
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Any and all appointment changes that are not done with 24 hours notice will be subject to a $35 fee.
Call us today at 208-336-3413 or fill out our online contact form.
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