Wendy and Ray Johnson
own and operate The Grooming
Shop in Palm Springs, CA. They
are trained in the "Golden
Paws Method" which is a proprietary
step-by-step instructional method
designed to organize and structure
the students learning capacity to
achieve maximum results in learning
pet styling.
The instructional program at Golden
Paws Dog Grooming School Palm Springs
is a simplified step-by-step method
designed and refined over a 30 year
period by one of the nations top
instructors, Jacqueline Rauch. Also
she has produced five instructional
videos with the same step-by-step
material. These videos compliment
the instructional manual and they
work in conjunction with one another.
The composition of the instructional
material is arranged and organized
to develop quality styling skills,
along with various breed designs,
safety procedures, control methods,
proper handling, and speed techniques.
The instructors at Golden
Paws Dog Grooming School Palm Springs
are professional stylists who are
proficient with the training program.
Each instructor aligns their styling
skills along side of each instructional
step in the program. Each one of
these steps builds the framework
in which the students develop their
skills.
300
Clock Hours, 8 Week Full Time Program
This
comprehensive program is designed
for the student to master all of
the basic grooming skills with an
emphasis on the fine finishing skills.
The student will begin the program
by learning about the various tools,
their usage, operation, and the
maintenance. The next areas covered
will be control methods, safety
procedures, proper handling, cleaning
and sanitation. The skill development
portion of the program is taught
in three parts. Part one is the
prepping skills, and part two is
the bathing and blow-drying skills,
and part three is the styling and
finishing skills along with the
breed designs.
| Part
1 - PREPPING |
De-Shedding
procedures
Toe Nail Cutting
Control positions
Ear Cleaning & Ear Care
Shaving skills
De-matting
Curly coat
Straight coat
Safety & Sanitation
Pre-Bath Brushing
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| Part
2- BATHING & DRYING |
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Shampoo
Procedures
Blow drying/Brushing
Flea/Skin Treatments
Finish Brushing
Anal Gland Expulsion
Therapeutic Shampoos
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| Part
3- STYLING |
Pet
Handling & Psychology
Guide Blade Techniques
Outline Shaping
Breed & Design
Fine Finish Techniques
Disease & Parasites
Scissoring Skills
Prioritizing Time
Straight & Curly Coats
Dental Hygiene
Bow Application
Professionalism in the Career
Nail Painting
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