Annie's School of Dog Grooming
Annie's School of Grooming: Professional
(course)
Location:
Annie's School of Dog Grooming
1776 Highway 17 North
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
843-232-0044
360 Hours / 9 Weeks / Five Days per Week
This is a professional grooming course. Upon
graduation, you will be able to groom 8 dogs per day. You will have
the knowledge and ability to be a professional groomer and open your
own shop. All graduation students will receive an application to
join the National Dog Groomers Association upon completion of this
course. Students that excel will be given a free one year membership
with the National Dog Groomers Association of America in recognition
of their outstanding accomplishments.
- You will learn how to groom all 152
breeds plus all the cat breeds and rare breeds as well.
- You will learn the standard of all 7
groups recognized by the American Kennel Club.
- Receive application to the National Dog
Groomers Association.
- Receive a subscription to Groomer to
Groomer (the groomers choice) magazine.
- Groom at least twenty dogs per week in
class as well as cats.
- Learn boarding kennel management.
- Hand Scissoring Techniques.
- First Aid and Emergency Care.
- Anatomy and Physiology / Endo and Ecto
Parasitology.
- Clipper and blade care and maintenance.
- Instructor is a Certified Master
Groomer with over 25 years experience in the grooming industry
and a Certified Veterinarian Technician.
- No more than four students per class.
Occupational Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will become
a professional groomer with excellent animal husbandry skills.
Continuing Education
You will receive further information about
joining the National Dog Groomers Association as well as information
on Groomers to Groomers magazine and regional seminars to enhance
your further understanding of the grooming profession during your
course of study.
Hours
This course is 360 hours and takes
approximately twelve weeks to complete.
Diploma
Upon completion of this course you will receive
a certificate of completion if you meet all requirements for
graduation.
School Calendar
Classes are Tuesday thru Saturday from 8 am
till 5 pm. Class start dates are January 3, 2006 till March 7, 2006
with graduation held on March 8, 2006. Make up dates are march 8
thru March 11, 2006. New classes begin March 14, 2006 till May 16,
2006. Graduation is held on May 17, 2006 and make up dates are May
17 thru May 20, 2006. There is no class on Christmas and New Years
Day or Thanksgiving. If class falls on one of these days an extra
day is added to the class. Our classes run every nine weeks. I do
also have part time students but part time students have to be there
eight hours in order to get the benefits needed to become a groomer.
My class sizes are limited because I want to give you the best
education possible. Maximum class size is four students.
Tuition
Tuition is $4.000 for the complete course,
payment plans available but tuition must be paid in full before end
of course.
Attendance and Conduct
1. Tardiness: If you are going to be tardy,
please call the school. You will have to make up any test missed and
you will have hours added to your end date.
2. Absences: Please call if you are going to be
absent, you have to make up any work missed and you will have an
extra day added to your end date.
3. Make Up Work: Please see AnnMarie for any
work you need to make up.
4. Conduct: Any physical abuse or neglect of
any animals will not be tolerated, This will be cause for immediate
dismissal. Any monies due will be returned to the student as per our
policies for returning funds.
Smoking is not allowed inside the building.
There is a smoking area behind the building.
Smoking breaks will be limited.
Foul language is unacceptable and will be
reprimanded. All employees, patrons and fellow students should at
all times be treated with respect.
5.Reentry: If you are dismissed from this
program you will normally not be allowed to reenter. If you need to
leave the program you may reenter at any start date as long as we
are given formal notice in writing of your reentry.
Standard of Progress
1. Grading System Used: We use a sliding scale
grading system.
2. Minimum Scores Required: The Minimum score
on any test written or practical is 80%. If you fail any test it is
taken over until you receive an 80% or above.
3. Academic probation/ Suspension policies: If
you repeatedly fail your tests you will be pu on academic probation.
If you injure an animal more than once due to negligence you will be
immediately suspended from the program and will not be allowed to
reenter.
4. Maintenance of Progress Records: We have a
grading book where we maintain all progress records. For each
student. Any student may see there progress records at any time.
5. Reporting Progress to Students: We report to
students on a daily basis.
6. Graduation Requirements: All students are
required to have 360 hours of study before graduation. There
certificate will be withheld until they complete there hours. They
also must score at least an 80% on all aspects of course study.
Those that are exceptional students will be given special
recognition at our awards ceremony and there first year in our
National Organization free of charge.
Recommended Equipment List
We have a groomer supply area where you can
purchase the equipment that you need at start date:
Andis AGRC Power Groom Clipper w/#10 blade
Andis Blades:
#40
#15
#7fc
#5fc
#4fc
#31/4fc
Wahl Snap on Combs
Heritage Shears
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Trimmers
Kwik Stop
Notes from the grooming Table ( Melissa
Verplank)
AKC Guide to Purebred Dogs
Zipper Front Smock
Ear Powder
Tack Box
All the equipment I have listed is necessary
equipment and the best you can buy, Please don't buy other blades
without discussing it with me first. Total kit cost is approximately
$600.00. There are no refunds on tools and equipment.
Admission Requirements
All students should have a high school diploma
or the equivalent (GED). Students should have a strong back and good
hand eye coordination. Prior experience with animals is very
helpful but not necessary. You must have a love and respect for
animals. All students must have a tetanus vaccine within the last
five years or receive one before entering the program. All students
must also be aware that they will be working with live animals and
may get bitten or scratched and that our corporation is not liable
for any injuries incurred by students during there field of study.
Credit for Previous Education
Under most circumstances there will be no
credit given for previous experience.
Student Application
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Cell:
Other:
Birth Date:
Social Security Number:
Drivers License Number:
Emergency Contact:
Highest Grade Completed:
Work Experience:
Please explain briefly why you would like to
attend our school:
Annie's School of Grooming
1778 Highway 17 North
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
843-232-0044
843-251-4183
Ann Marie Saunier / Jeffrey Saunier
Owners/Operators
Friendly and Knowledgeable Service • Affordable Prices
Contact us today or come
by for all your pet
grooming and boarding
needs!
Hours of
Operation
Monday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00
p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. & 4:00
p.m.–7:00 p.m.
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