Grooming Academy
One-day seminars
One-day professional seminars for groomers – one topic, one intensive day.
Coat preparation, difficult coats and professional work with matting
Quality grooming starts with proper coat preparation. In this seminar we will look at working with different coat types, methods of preparing the coat for cutting, and professional techniques for caring for difficult, tangled and heavily matted areas.
Participants will learn how to choose professional cosmetics and tools, and the techniques of washing, drying, brushing and safely working out mats. We will pay particular attention to dense mats, preserving coat quality, assessing the condition of the coat, and recognising the cases where detangling could harm the dog.
Special emphasis is placed on correct working technique, efficient preparation and the dog's comfort at every stage of the procedure.
Who it is for: Beginner and practising groomers who want to deepen their knowledge of coat preparation, master professional methods for difficult cases and raise the quality of their services.
Scissoring over the comb: technique, shape and the perfect silhouette
Scissoring over the comb is one of the key techniques of professional grooming. It demands precise movements, correct handling of the comb and confident work with scissors.
In this seminar we will go through the over-the-comb technique in detail: the correct direction and position of the comb, setting the coat, controlling length and shaping a harmonious silhouette. Participants will study how comb and scissor movements work together, and learn to distribute the coat properly, build the shape and create smooth, even lines.
We will pay particular attention to working with straight and curved scissors, building the proportions of the body, finishing the head, paws and individual areas, and creating a clean, complete silhouette.
Who it is for: Beginner and practising groomers who want to learn or improve the over-the-comb technique, improve their work with scissors and comb and achieve more precise, professional results.
Poodle: modern clipping techniques, modelling shape and silhouette
Professional poodle grooming requires knowledge of the breed, an understanding of anatomy and command of a range of clipping techniques. In this seminar we will look at modern approaches to creating a harmonious look for the poodle, taking into account coat structure, the individual features of the dog and the owner's wishes.
Participants will learn clipper techniques, the different ways of using clipper combs, and professional scissor work. We will go through choosing the right tools and coat length, combining different techniques, modelling the shape and creating a full, balanced silhouette.
We will pay particular attention to building proportions, finishing the body, legs and head, creating smooth transitions, visually correcting the silhouette and detailing the cut to a high standard.
Who it is for: Beginner and practising groomers who want to broaden their knowledge of poodle grooming, learn modern clipping techniques, improve their handling of tools and learn to create varied, harmonious and practical looks.