Grooming Training 🐕✂️: Behavior 🧠, Well-being ❤️, and Techniques 🛠️
Course Plan: Grooming Training 🐾: Behavior 🧠, Well-being ❤️, and Techniques ✂️
Total Duration: 26 days
Certifications Available via Remote Learning:
🐾 Behavioral Grooming Certification TCAP 1 – 🗓️ Duration: 3 days
🧴🌿 Zoocosmetology Certification ZAP Module 1 – 🗓️ Duration: 3 days
💰 Total Value: $2,070 + taxes
✨ (Included free with the purchase of all 4 modules)
📚 Training Modules: Learn Grooming – Behavioral and Preventive Approach
🟢 Module 1:
📅 Dates: June 6–10, 2025
📖 Duration: 5 days
🟡 Module 2:
📅 Dates: July 4–8, 2025
📖 Duration: 5 days
🔵 Module 3:
📅 Dates: July 25–29, 2025
📖 Duration: 5 days
🟣 Module 4:
📅 Dates: August 15–19, 2025
📖 Duration: 5 days
🎯 Training Objective:
To train students in fundamental grooming techniques while integrating the innovative Behavioral and Preventive Grooming Approach (TCAP). This approach promotes an ethical and animal well-being-focused practice, combining technical expertise with behavioral sensitivity. 🐾✨
Course Structure
Introduction
🎉 Welcome to the Training
- Overview of the program and objectives.
- Importance of the TCAP approach and its origins (created by L’Art au Poil in 2010).
- Presentation of the grooming culture.
✂️ Foundations of Behavioral Grooming
- What is TCAP grooming?
- Benefits of the TCAP training approach.
- Animal Well-being in 4D
- Stress-reducing practices for both dogs and groomers.
Block 1: Theory and Fundamental Techniques
📖 Canine Anatomy and Grooming Tools
- Canine anatomy with a focus on sensitive and vulnerable areas.
- Introduction to tools (brushes, combs, clippers, scissors, de-shedding tools).
🧽🧼 Tool and workspace hygiene.
🐕 Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Breed Groups
- Grooming techniques adapted to various breeds and coat types.
- Theoretical work and presentations.
🌟 Behavioral Grooming Supplementals
- Neuroscience applied to grooming: stress understanding and reduction.
- Behavioral management and calming signals.
- Emotional connection with animals.
- Relaxation protocols for stress-free sessions.
- Implementing the TCAP Ritual in all aspects.
Specific Techniques
🛁 Bathing and Drying Techniques
🖐️✨ Brushing and de-matting techniques.
✂️🐶👀👂 Nail trimming, ear, and eye cleaning.
✂️🐕 Scissor techniques and styling.
🐶💥 Handling reactive animals and an introduction to first aid.
🌿 Creating a Calm and Safe Work Environment
🛠️ Specialized TCAP tools to minimize stress.
Block 2: Supervised Practices
Phase 1: Practical Basics
Brushing and de-matting for various coat types.
🛁 Bathing and drying with gentle handling techniques.
✂️ Scissor work and basic styling.
🐾 Observation of stress signals and applying TCAP protocols.
Phase 2: Advanced Techniques
🎨 Advanced Clipping and Styling
- Commercial breed-specific cuts.
- Adapting to varied morphologies and coat textures.
🌬️ Relaxation and Behavioral Management Workshops - Practical handling of anxious, reactive, or excitable dogs, including puppies and seniors.
🚨 Grooming Contingencies
- Resolving common issues (severe matting, sensitive skin, etc.).
- Behavioral strategies and accident management.
Evaluation and Certification
📋 Theoretical and Practical Assessment
- Testing technical and behavioral skills.
- Certification of TCAP knowledge and grooming expertise.
🎓 Certification Ceremony
Key Highlights of the Training
- An intensive 20-day program.
- Integrated TCAP approach: adaptive, preventive techniques grounded in neuroscience, ethology, and behavioral management.
- Focus on CKC groups: commercially relevant grooming practices tailored to each breed.
- Supervised practice: hands-on learning with expert guidance.
🏆 Additional Modules Available at L’Art au Poil
For ongoing professional development, post-training.
Customer Service 💬
- Learn how to address client needs and expectations.
- Techniques to build customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Advanced additional TCAP Certification Modules
🌿 Module 2: Advanced TCAP techniques and behavioral management for various dog behaviors.
🧠 Modules 3.1, 3.2, 3.3: Neuroscience, cooperative care, low-stress techniques, and behavioral grooming.
✂️✨ Stylized Cuts Perfection
- Modern Asian Fusion cuts and creative styles.
- Specialized head cuts for enhanced canine aesthetics.
🌍 Practical Perfection with International Trainers
- Advanced workshops with globally renowned grooming experts.