OVERVIEW of
UTAH SCHOOL OF PET GROOMING
Courses Offered
Programs Created to Meet Your Individual Needs

K-9 & Equine
Psychology course.
INCLUDED IN ALL CLASSES
Both Professional & Hobby class include this wonderful course.
WEEK ONE
Class: Monday thru Wednesday 5-8pm, & a Saturday Equine class (time & address to be announced) if weather permits.
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Day 1 Foundation…
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Decoding the Universal Language all animals share.
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This class is all about the “why”?
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Understand dog language and how to fulfill their instinctual needs.
Day 2 Simple no-nonsense, easy to follow tips and tools…
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K-9 anatomy
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Practice behavior modification techniques with your dog.
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Clip and Dremel nails
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Safe and comfortable De-matting technique, brush and coat comb out.
Day 3 HANDS-ON workshop for you and your dog! (Bring your OWN dog)
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Clipper and blade care
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Correct and safe use of equipment
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Clip body and legs
Day 4 Saturday: HANDS-ON Equine EXPERIENCE. GUARANTEED TO
BLOW YOUR MIND!
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Interact on an instinctual level and understand horse Language.
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Family friendly indoor opportunity to interact with a variety of unique horses, ponies and an EXTREMELY rare ZORSE (mom is a horse, dad is an African Zebra) *If weather permits.
Professional
Dog Grooming Class
AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF K-9 EQUINE PSYCHOLOGY COURSE
(See description at top)
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CHAPTER 1
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Animal*Species*Breed* Name
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Projecting Intention
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Migrating/ Exercise*Discipline*Affection
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Rules*Boundaries*Limitations
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Intention*Migration*Exercise-Discipline-Affection
CHAPTER 2
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Canine: Control,
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Canine Anatomy: Ear*Nail*Anal Gland
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Senior Dogs: 7 things a senior dog would like to tell you
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Physical Aliments:
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Torn ACL*Hip Dysplasia*Diabetes*Luxation of the Patella*Hip Dysplasia*Epilepsy*Congestive Heart Failure*Periodontal Disease*Hematomas*Warts*Moles & Skin flaps
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CHAPTER 3
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EXTERNAL & INTERNAL PARASITES:
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Mange*Dog Lice*Fleas*Ticks*Ring Worm*Tape Worm
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SKIN DISORDERS:
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Dermatitis*Allergic Dermatitis*Dog Vaccination Chart
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CHAPTER 4
EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS IN THE PET GROOMING INDUSTRY
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As a business owner
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Employee for a Mom & Pop Shop
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Independent contractor privately owned shop
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Employee for a National Corporate Shop
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Booth Rental
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Business Ower "In Home Shop"
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Business Owner of a "Retail Store Front Shop"
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Business Owner "Mobile Grooming"
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Pre Bathing Preparation
CHAPTER 5
BEGINNING HANDS ON TRAINING
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Hourly Tracking Sheet
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Personal Care (Posture/Arm & Wrist)
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Blade Care
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Personal Safety Eval
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Thorough Evaluation of Dog prior to Grooming
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Nail Clipping Eval
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Brush out & De-matting
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Proper & Humane Brush-Out
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De-shedding Technique & Procedure
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High velocity Dryer De-shed
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De-matting Technique & Procdure
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Ear hair removal
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Ear Cleaning
CHAPTER 6​
BATH BRUSH & GROOMING ASSISTANT: BATHING & DRYING
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Proper & Humane Control Positions
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Expressing Anal Glands
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How to Properly Apply & Lather Shampoo
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Understand the use of Therapeutic Shampoo
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Avoid eye, ear & skin irritation or injuries when bathing
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High Velocity Blow Dry / De-shed
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Drying with HEATING ELEMENTS IS THE #1 KILLER
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Avoid Eye, Ear & Skin Irritations when using high velocity dryer
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Implementing Time Efficient Habits
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Clipping Pads, Delicate Areas
CHAPTER 7​
ROUGH-IN PRE-FINISH
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Hourly Tracking
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Delicate Areas
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Scissoring Feet
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Introduction to Body & Legs
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Introduction to:
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Rough-in*Kennel Trim*Outline Clip*Field Trim*Clip on*Short Leg Terrier*Long Leg Terrier.
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CHAPTER 8​
BASIC PET GROOMING: INTRODUCTION TO HEADS*
BREED PATTERNS & STYLES
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Diamond & Stop Trimming with shears
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#10 Blade Bridge of Nose
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#10 Blade Ear Opening for Teddy Bear Head
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Ear Shaving Outside & #10 blade inside: *Ears*Tail
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Introductions to: Short Leg Terrier
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Westi Head*Teddy Bear Head*Long Leg Terrier*Schnauzer Head*Poodle Head*Spaniel Head"
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CHAPTER 9​
CLIENT RECEPTION & CARE
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Appointments
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Client Reception
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Examine Pet Before Grooming
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Delivery of the Groomed Pet
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Hands on Customer Care
Hobby Class
AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF K-9 EQUINE PSHCHOLOGY COURSE
(See description at top)
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Student will bring the same dog for all 5 days: long hair and cannot be aggressive!
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WEEK TWO: HANDS-ON
Day 1 ​
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Practice behavior modification techniques with your dog.
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Clip and Dremel nails
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Safe and comfortable De-matting technique, brush and coat comb out.
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Correct and safe use of equipment
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Clip body and legs
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Safety and control while bathing
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Safety and comfort when using a high velocity dryer
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Ear care; ear evaluation, hair removal and cleaning
Day 2
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Styling head, ears and tail
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Finish work