Level III

This course consists of 600 hours and is designed for students that need a slower learning pace, OR that intend to be a business owner after graduation. Hours are individualized to meet the needs and goals of each student - allowing more time for reduced pressure to acquire grooming skills, or more time to learn business ownership skills. This course is customized for for business ownership OR for a more relaxed and flexible learning pace, depending on student attributes and goals. For future business owners, managing challenging owner expectations and managing challenging dog behaviors is emphasized for the survival and prosperity of your future business. This course teaches all breed dog grooming, (cats are optional), dental care and teeth scaling (optional), recognizing and managing common medical issues seen in the grooming room, recognizing and managing owner requests, concerns, expectations, and problem-solving, scheduling, and the importance of kennel and shop sanitation. Students that wish to open their own business are encouraged to bring their future shop measurements, and dimensions, budgets and business courses taken. They also should bring the average prices for grooming small (mini poodles), medium (cockers), large (collies) and extra-large dogs (New Foundlands) for the area where they will be opening. This course takes 6 -12 months to complete (6 months at 3 days a week).

Course Cost: $7,800