THE PET GROOMING PROFESSION

There is a need for well trained professional Pet Groomers through-out the world as the Pet Grooming Industry continues to grow. There are approximately 74.8 million dogs and 88.3 million cats in the United States. About 43% of these pets are groomed in some type of Pet Grooming business.

(Source: Petgroomer.com and American Pet Products Manufacture's Association 2007-08 Survey). Pet Grooming opportunities exist not only in pet grooming shops, but in many pet-related businesses, such as veterinary practices, kennels, pet shops and mobile pet grooming businesses. Other opportunities include working with professional pet handlers and dog    grooming for the show ring. Pet Grooming Instructors are in high demand throughout the country. Pet grooming graduates can even open their own business!

The number of different employers that need Pet Groomers increases your career opportunity. You can work one day a week to seven days a week. You decide! Both full-time and part-time opportunities exist. If you love animals and have patience, you will find pet grooming a profitable, rewarding experience. The doors of opportunity await you.

THE PET GROOMING SCHOOL

Pet Grooming students learn in a comfortable and efficient environment. Clean individual pet grooming stations that simulate actual working conditions awaiting each student. 

Our Pet Grooming instructors, with years of grooming experience, teach the art of pet grooming. Our special individualized instruction allows each pet grooming student the opportunity to reach his/her highest possible level of pet grooming knowledge and skills.

Pet grooming students will learn to enhance the beauty of the pet with proper grooming techniques and extensive training. Pet grooming students will learn by standards established by the American Kennel Club (AKC), utilizing nationally recognized and accepted pet grooming procedures. Each pet grooming school student will learn to build speed to become employeed in their field.

The school emphasis is placed on Pet Grooming shop operations and management for pet grooming students wishing to open their own business. The Pet Grooming school is dedicated to continually improving the pet grooming industry as well as itself.

Florida Institute of Animal Arts is a testing center for the National Dog Groomers Association of America for their national certifications.

THE PET GROOMING SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Advanced Pet Grooming Program

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The Advanced Pet Grooming Program is designed for students who would like to work with other Professional Groomers at an entry level position. Upon graduation, the advanced pet grooming students will be capable of working in a pet grooming position. Advanced pet grooming students will be taught everything in the Basic Pet Grooming Program. In addition, they will be taught to perfect their pet grooming skills and concentrate on proper breed profile. An in depth theory class will be taught which helps students gain the confidence that is needed to keep client records. They will learn the basic usage of the Clipper VAC System. They will learn advanced scissoring techniques. A "CPR class for Pets" will be given.

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* Dog, Cat and Bird - Pet Grooming Procedures
* Use and Care of Equipment
* Proper Breed Recognition
* Glossary of Terminology
* Behavioral Therapy
* Client Relations
* Anatomy and Biology
* Skin Conditions
* Parasitology
* Therapeutic Bathing
* Bathing, Brushing and Dematting
* Fluff Drying
* Preparation of Pet for Grooming
* Setting Patterns
* Learning Different Styles and Patterns
* Advanced  Stripping, Scissoring and Styling
* Working with Snap-On Comb Attachments 
* Clipper VAC Grooming
* Learning Creative Patterns 
* Finishing Touches 
* Sanitation and Sterilization
* Seeking Employment
* Pet Grooming Shop Operations
* Basic Computer Usage
* CPR and First Aid for Pets

A Diploma will be awarded upon graduation.

Professional Pet Styling Program

The Professional Pet Styling Program is designed for students who would like to open their own Pet grooming business at an entry level position, wishing to stay one step ahead of the expanding Pet Grooming Industry. Professional Pet grooming students will be taught everything in the Advanced Pet Grooming Program. In addition, the curriculum of this program is expanded to include more emphasis on emergency medicine, health and nutrition that is linked to a pet's healthy skin and coat. Professional Pet grooming students will learn to refine scissoring skills and enhance the pet's coat; having the ability to work with any kind of coat or hair style a client may request. Professional pet grooming students will increase speed, productivity and efficiency and advanced training utilizing the "Clipper Vac Sytem". Professional pet grooming students will have the opportunity to experience mobile pet grooming in this program.

Gainful Employment Disclosures and Reporting

* Dog, Cat and Bird - Pet Grooming Procedures
* Use and Care of Equipment
* Proper Breed Recognition
* Glossary of Terminology
* Behavioral Therapy
* Client Relations
* Anatomy and Biology
* Parasitology
* Coat Conditioning
* Dental Techniques
* Nutrition
* Emergency Medicine
* Bathing, Brushing and Dematting
* Therapeutic Bathing
* Fluff Drying
* Preparation of Pet for Grooming
* Hand Stripping Techniques
* Show Ring Styles and Patterns
* Clipping Techniques
* Pet Grooming - Rare Breeds
* Professional  Stripping, Scissoring and Styling
* Working with Snap-On Comb Attachments
* Clipper VAC Grooming
* Learning Creative Patterns
* Camouflaging Pets Faults
* Hand Stripping Techniques
* Balance and Symmetry
* Finishing Touches
* Sanitation and Sterilization
* Seeking Employment
* Pet grooming Shop Operations
* Basic Computer Usage
* Pet Grooming Business Management
* Pet Grooming Shop Design, Layout and Location
* CPR and First Aid for Pets
* Mobile Pet Grooming

A Diploma will be awarded upon graduation.