Grooming Classes

Why learn to groom your dog yourself? 

• save money

• help your fearful dog

• extend a professional groom by a few weeks

 

Summer Cut Groom Class
 

We will teach you how to do a basic summer cut (shave-down) safely and confidently, including grooming sensitive areas like the genitals, eyes and mouth. We will also show you how to clip nails. 

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Date: June 10, 2023

Time:9:00-11:00 a.m.

Cost $200 (for a one two-hour master class)

Location: Springfield, VA 

Additional classes are $85 per class. 

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You will learn how to: 

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• train your dog to feel comfortable during a grooming session

• use grooming equipment

• do a summer cut from head to paw

• monitor your dog's body for new bumps and masses

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Note: The instructor will provide equipment for the first class, but we will also send you links to equipment you can purchase in advance so you can start grooming at home immediately.  

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In-Between Groom Class-

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You can extend your dog's haircut an extra few weeks by learning to do a touch-up groom on your dog. We will teach you how to: trim around the eyes, clean up the sanitary areas including anal and genital areas, trim nails, and clean up the paw pads.

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Date: June 11, 2023

Time:9:00-11.00 a.m.

Cost $200

Location: Springfield, VA 

Additional classes are $85 per class.

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Additional details (applies to both classes):

• We will provide you with the exact address when you sign up for the class.

• Tuition includes a PDF file with further information on what type of grooming equipment you need, where to buy it, and some specific instructions.