The School

We offer a comprehensive course into the world of grooming.  Focused on giving you the tools to become certified through CPG, which is a certification that you can take across Canada!
Animal Haven is all about hands-on practical teaching, you will not be stuck in a classroom without ever seeing an animal.  
You can not learn to ski online, just like you can not learn to groom on-line - don't be scammed!

Our next set of intake dates are for 2011.  Email us for the next available dates.




                           


Our program is 12 - 1 week courses.  
This allows you to experience the world of Dog Grooming without being forced into the cost of the entire course 
if you learn that it isn't the career for you.


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All courses are sequential and you must have the course before to proceed to the next.  

Listed prices do not include equipment or text books. 

 

1. Intro to Bathing, Drying & Brushing – 35 Hrs     $650.00 + Taxes    Tues-Sat   9am – 4pm  

Bathing, drying and brushing are the base that any great grooming business, this introductory course is a must have when exploring your options in the animal work fields.

 

2. Intermediate Bathing, Drying & Brushing – 35 Hrs  $650.00 + Taxes  Tues-Sat  9am – 4pm 

An intermediate level course expanding on equipment, anatomy, terminology, safety, vet products and coat straightening techniques.  

 

3. Patterns & Breed Standards – 35 Hrs                 $600.00 + Taxes            Tues-Sat  9am-4pm 

Introduction of styles, patterns and current fashion in the canine world.  Breed standards are focused on to show the functional history of the breed styles and patterns.  Those crazy Poodle patterns were developed by hunters to aid their dog and the jobs that they were bred for!

 

4. Introduction Scissoring – 35 Hrs                          $600.00 + Taxes           Tues-Sat  9am-4pm 

Proper scissor handling is an on going skill that is constantly being honed by the best and brightest award winning Groomers.  Here you will begin to get a feel for the scissors, ergonomic techniques and using them as an extension of your hand.

 

5. Non-Sporting Group – 35 Hrs                            $500.00 + Taxes           Tues-Sat 9am – 4pm 

In this course we focus on the Non-Sporting Group; their coat types, breed standards according to the CKC, patterns, and particular health issues.  Recognizing breed type is essential while working in the purebred canine world.

 

6. Sporting Group – 35 Hrs                              $500.00 + Taxes                  Tues-Sat 9am-4pm 

In this course we focus on the Sporting Group; their coat types, breed standards according to the CKC, patterns, and particular health issues.  Recognizing breed type is essential while working in the purebred canine world.

 

7. Terrier Group – 35 Hrs                                    $450.00 + Taxes               Tues-Sat 9am-4pm 

In this course we focus on the Terrier Group; their coat types, breed standards according to the CKC, patterns, and particular health issues.  Hand stripping versus clipping, pros and cons on both.

 

8. Business, First-Aid & Safety  - 35 Hrs              $450.00 + Taxes              Tues-Sat 9am-4pm 

How to start and maintain a thriving business. Work smarter, not harder – ways to increase revenue,  without undercutting.  Instructors who specialize in both Human and Canine First Aid and restraint safety while dealing with fractious animals.

 

9. Certification Preparation  - 35 Hrs                      $400.00 + Taxes          Tues-Sat 9am-4pm 

Focusing on preparing students for the IPG’s Sporting, Non-Sporting and Terrier tests, both written and practical.

  

10. Pattern Modifications – 35 Hrs               $400.00+ Taxes                      Tues-Sat 9am-4pm 

Poodles have over 150 recognized patterns this class will show you how to modify current styles & patterns for different client’s needs.

 

11. Advanced Scissoring – 35 Hrs                  $400.00 + Taxes                   Tues-Sat 9am-4pm 

Continue to improve and refine the flawless scissoring finish, for those high end clients and pushing yourself to the next level through grooming competitions.


12. Certification Prep-Advanced – 35 Hrs             $400.00 + Taxes           Tues-Sat 9am-4pm 

Covering all CKC Groups and preparing for the Masters Exam; Working, Herding, Hound, Sporting, Non-Sporting, Terrier, Toy and Miscellaneous.  The CPG Canadian Certified Master Stylist test is intense and all encompassing, this prep work along with previous courses will lay a solid foundation for this prodigious title.

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If you take the entire list of courses the total is $6000.00 + Taxes 

and does not include tools (approx. $800 + taxes) and books (approx $160 + taxes)

Requirements: 
~> Excellent English
~> Strong Body & Mind
~> Over 18 years of age

Feel Free to contact us for more information EMAIL US!
Please keep in mind that we do not have time to answer phone calls about the school as all the information is here and would take time away from students that are already in school.

Once your application is submitted we will go over all submissions and pick a handful for interviews, please note we only choose people who are seriously interested in learning.

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