The A-C Groomer Training Center course will teach you all the necessary skills to begin a rewarding career as a Professional Pet Groomer.  Pet grooming is an in-demand career.  It can lead to work opportunities at a variety of animal institutions; Grooming salons, Veterinary offices, Kennels, Shelters, Pet supply shops and Animal day care facilities.  All are examples of  businesses that are often in search of capable, respected groomers.  Maybe you aspire to open your own salon!             

You will be taught all the basics of pet styling/ grooming (i.e. breeds, breed specific patterns...) .  A considerable amount of time will be concentrated on refinement of finishing and scissoring skills.   This will aide in strengthening your ability of finding immediate work upon completion of the course.  Most established grooming salons are quite busy.  They reach a point in the growing development of their business when it is beneficial to add an additional groomer to the staff.  They do not have the personal time to "shadow" and oversee every aspect of a potential new groomer employee. They are interested in hiring a confident groomer.  One who is capable of working independently and immediately with minimal supervision.  Understanding of course, that nothing substitutes for experience, the A-C GTC student will be able to, with assurance and confidence, fill this position.

Instructor:  Allison Alonso has been a Professional Pet Groomer for twenty years.  She had owned and operated her own salon for 15 years.  Since 2006, she has worked as both a groomer and a Veterinary Assistant and in 2010 earned her certification as a Canine Massage Therapist.  She has learned much through her many years in the pet industry, some things that only experience could teach.  She shares this knowledge with her students in a very comfortable atmosphere and gives them undivided instruction.  They will develop a strong grooming skills foundation to build their career in whatever aspect they choose.

Space is limited.  Don't delay.  No more than two students at a time are enrolled in this program.  This ensures you that much required personal attention will be given to the development of your grooming skills.

Details:

Program requires 150 on-site hours per 6 week enrollment period.  Approximately 130 hours will be spent learning and practicing skills on live animals.  The remainder of time will be spent in classroom study and learning. 

Curriculum: (not necessarily taught in the order listed)

  • Equipment of the trade, proper use and maintenance of equipment
  • Basic canine anatomy
  • Clipper skills
  • Scissor skills
  • Bathing skills
  • Nail trimming
  • Ear cleaning
  • Anal gland expression
  • Oral care (teeth)
  • Drying techniques
  • Brushing/de-matting techniques
  • Professionalism in the salon
  • Control, restraint and respect of pets
  • Common breeds and breed specific patterns
  • General knowledge of skin conditions
  • General knowledge of parasite control
  • Personalizing
  • Understanding basic operation of grooming salon, including proper protocol with pet owners.
  • Construction of portfolio

Certification:

Upon completion of 150 hours of training, passing students will receive a certificate that will represent the personally mastered skills stated above and will be capable of immediate work as a Professional Pet Groomer.

Admission Requirements:

All students must complete an enrollment application.  There is a $50.00 non-refundable application fee.  A High School diploma/GED is required.  Students must be 18 ears of age or older.

Student interview:  An interview of all potential students is required prior to enrollment.

Tuition:

Tuition fee is $4,900.  this fee includes one student equipment/supply package valued at approximately $600.00 (This equipment price varies slightly as vendor prices sometimes change.  Please see equipment list below).

         Tuition   =                        $4,900.00

         Application fee    =                50.00

         Equipment/supplies  =        00.00

                                                  $4,950.00

Payment policy:

Students may privately apply for loan. No financing is offered. Cash, Mastercard, Visa and Check accepted.

Refund Policy:

No refunds applied once classes have begun.

 

Student equipment list: (Each student will have thier own personal equipment to keep and train with. Maintenance and care of this equipment  will be students responsibility)

*All breed dog grooming book

*Large slicker brush

*Small slicker brush

*Large nail clipper

*Small nail clipper

*Quick stop

*Greyhound comb

*Shedding comb

*Flea comb

*Curved scissor

*Straight scissor

*Thinning shears

*Ear cleaner

*Ear powder

*Clipper (Andis A-5)

*Mini trimmer

*#10 blade

*#4 blade

*#4 fc blade

*#7 blade

*#7 f blade

*#30 blade

*#3 3/4 blade

*Snap- on comb set

*Detangle spray

*Cool Blade

*Smock

*Duffle bag

*Model dog

*Cylinder (for scissor practice)

 

Schedule of Classes: Please contact for start dates.

Day one > Saturday 12:30 to 3:30

Week one > Tuesday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m , Saturday 12:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m.

Week two >Tuesday through Friday : 8:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m

Week three> Tuesday through Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Week four > Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. To 2:00 p.m.

Week five > Tuesday through Friday : 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Week six > Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Last day final exam! :) )

The schedule can sometimes be adjusted to accomodate students with a scheduling conflict.

 

Please call Allison Alonso at  717-867-2662  for enrollment application and any additional information.