Groom School Curriculum

Our "hands on" instruction and comprehensive grooming curriculum will thoroughly prepare you for a rewarding and lucrative career in Pet Grooming.

The following is a breakdown of what you will learn when you attend grooming school at Alpha K9 Pet Services.

Group Classification and Characteristics

• Sporting Group, Hound Group, Working Group, Toy Group, Herding Group, and Non-Sporting Group

Dog Anatomy

• Demonstration and Anatomical Terms Necessary for Groomers
• Anatomical references for Determining Haircut Style

Handling and Control

• Greeting the Dog
• Placing and Securing the Dog on the Grooming Table
• Determining the Level of Aggression
• Muzzle Requirements (if necessary)
• Assessing Dog Body Language
• Bite prevention Techniques

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