Education Schedule
Perfect Prep for Easy Grooming
Instructor: Jennie Smith
10:00am–12:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Creative Coat Carving + Optional Hands-On
Instructor: Erin Huland
10:00am–12:30pm
Class Length: 2.5 hours
Cat Safety 101 *Certificate Course
Instructor: Linda Easton
10:00am–12:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Corrective Grooming
Instructor: Christine Trovato
10:00am–12:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Pet CPR Certification
Instructor: Malinda Malone
1:00pm–7:00pm
Class Length: 6 hours
Hair & Skin 101 *Certificate Course
Instructor: Dr. Cliff Faver
1:00pm–5:00pm
Class Length: 4 hours
Brushing & Bathing Bootcamp *Certificate Course
Instructor: Linda Easton
1:00pm–7:00pm
Class Length: 6 hours
Perfecting The Poodle Trim
Instructors: Jay Scruggs & Sue Zecco
1:00pm–5:00pm
Class Length: 4 hours
Fusion Reimagined: Asian Fusion + Optional Hands-On
Instructor: Audi Ryerson
5:00pm–9:00pm
Class Length: 4 hours
Contest Prep: What You Should Know & What to Pack
Instructor: Amy Hendren
7:00pm-9:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Lion Cut Kitty
Instructor: Courtney Garton
7:30pm–9:00pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Introducing Creative into the Grooming Salon or Mobile Settings
Instructor: Holly Baker
7:30pm–9:00pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Product Knowledge: Understanding the Right Products for Every Coat Type
Instructor: Candice Kurtz
8:00am–9:00am
Class Length: 1 hour
Creative Airbrushing + Optional Hands-On
Instructor: Erin Huland
8:00am–10:30am
Class Length: 2.5 hours
Bathing & Grooming Tools
Instructor: Myke Ross
8:00am–9:00am
Class Length: 1 hour
The Itchy Dog
Instructor: Dr. Cliff Faver
8:00am–9:00am
Class Length: 1 hour
Pet Styling Versus Dog Grooming: Elevating Everyday Grooms
Instructor: Candice Kurtz
9:00am–10:00am
Class Length: 1 hour
Groomer Maintenance Manual: Care and Feeding of These Curious Creatures
Instructor: Chris Anthony
9:30am–10:30am
Class Length: 1 hour
Doodles to Dollars
Instructor: Dr. Cliff Faver
9:00am–10:00am
Class Length: 1 hour
Seminar Break: 10:30am–1:00pm
Keynote Address by Jessica Adorno (Trade Show Floor)
Pet Nutrition
Instructor: Malinda Malone
1:00pm–2:30pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Beating the Frustration of Doodle Grooming + Optional Hands-On
Instructor: Candice Kurtz
1:00pm–3:30pm
Class Length: 2.5 hours
Groomer Maintenance Manual: Providing Excellent Customer Service Without Being a Doormat
Instructor: Chris Anthony
1:00pm–2:00pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Advanced Hair & Skin *Certificate Course
Instructor: Dr. Cliff Faver
1:00pm–5:00pm
Class Length: 4 hours
Everyday Abstract: Adding an Artistic Twist to Your Grooms
Instructor: Holly Baker
2:30pm–4:30pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Controversial Grooming: Clipping the Double-Coat
Instructor: Emily Brunn
3:00pm–5:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Protect Your A$$
Instructor: Audi Ryerson
4:00pm–5:30pm
Class Length: 2 hours
80s Theme Lip Sync Battle
7:00pm–10:00pm
(Delta Hotel – Starlight Room)
Grooming When You’re Golden
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson
8:00am–9:00am
Class Length: 1 hour
Carve the Extraordinary: Learn Abstract Coat Carving to Transform Everyday Grooms + Optional Hands-On
Instructor: Holly Baker
8:00am–10:30am
Class Length: 2.5 hours
Booked Out & Branded for the Modern Groomer
Instructor: Amy Hendren
8:00am-9:30am
Class Length 1.5 Hours
Personal Conceal Carry *Certificate Course
Instructor: Malinda Malone
8:00am–11:00am
Class Length: 3 hours
Burnout to Breakthrough: Your Passion for Grooming
Instructor: Audi Ryerson
9:30am–11:00am
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Mixed Breed with Style
Instructor: Chris Anthony
9:30am–10:30am
Class Length: 1 hour
Seminar Break: 10:30am–1:00pm
Keynote Address by Jessica Adorno (Trade Show Floor)
Equipment Maintenance
Instructor: Mindy Dinwiddie
1:00pm–2:30pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Subtle Changes
Instructors: Jay Scruggs & Sue Zecco
1:00pm–3:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Situational Awareness: Personal Safety for Groomers
Instructor: Malinda Malone
1:00pm–2:30pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Salon Safety *Certificate Course
Instructor: Linda Easton
1:00pm–5:00pm
Class Length: 4 hours
Geriatric Dog *Certificate Course
Instructor: Mindy Dinwiddie
3:00pm–4:30pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
From Matted to Magnificent: Transforming Shave-Downs into Stunning Styles
Instructor: Holly Baker
3:30pm–5:00pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
The Shism with ‘Tism
Instructor: Auntie Em & Uncle Jeff (Emily & Jeff Brunn)
3:00pm–5:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Abstract Runway Competition
Pomeroy Room
5:30pm–6:30pm
Clipper Comb Kitty
Instructor: Courtney Garton
6:30pm–8:00pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Bathing Safety *Certificate Course
Instructor: Myke Ross
7:00pm–9:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Abstract Design
Instructor: Erin Huland
7:00pm–9:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Dog Whispering: The Difficult Dog
Instructor: Emily Brunn
7:00pm–9:00pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Get A Grip: Hand Stripping + Optional Hands-On
Instructor: Amy Hendren
8:00am–10:30am
Class Length: 2.5 hours
Shine Bright Like a Bichon
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson
8:00am–9:30am
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Salon Smart Creative Grooming
Instructor: Christine Trovato
8:00am-10:00am
Class Length: 2 Hours
Recognizing Potential Medical Issues with Pets
Instructor: Malinda Malone
10:00am–11:30am
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Self Made: Building Your Brand in Grooming
Instructor: Audi Ryerson
10:00am–11:30am
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Case Studies
Instructor: Dr. Cliff Faver
11:00am–1:00pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
How Winners Are Made: The Cocker Spaniel Profile
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson
10:30am–12:30pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Customer Intake: Setting the Right Expectations
Instructor: Myke Ross
12:00pm–1:00pm
Class Length: 1 hour
No Guessing, No Gimmicks: A New Ecosystem for Grooming, Retail & Client Trust
Instructor: Wayne Hartley, Jr.
12:00pm–1:30pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
