The Best Way to Learn is Hands-On
The Best Way to Learn is Hands-On
Upskill, Reskill with Ease
Increase revenue and speed by enhancing grooming and business skills. Our continuing education tailors’ topics that affect your everyday work life based on current industry trends and popular customer requests.
Avoid on-line classes that breeze over subjects offering just the highlights that lack depth and constructive feedback. Our hands-on education and interactive workshops offer active learning for deeper engagement, better information retention and immediate real-world applications to showcase your work.
Have a topic you or your salon are interested in? We can tailor one for your business or group at our place or yours. Check back for our regular updates.
2026 Industry and Trade Shows
Great American Dog Show |
Tinley Park, IL | 1/02-1/04/26 |
Cool Cluster Dog Show |
Grayslake, IL | 1/21-1/25/26 |
Renaissance Cluster Dog Shows |
Madison, WI | 2/19-2/22/26 |
Whiskey City Grooming Competition |
Peoria, IL | March 2026 |
Groomfest, St. Louis |
St. Louis, MO | April 2026 |
Grayslake Summer Cluster Dog Shows |
Lake County Fair, IL | 6/14-6/15 |
All American Grooming Show |
Schaumburg, IL | 8/21-8/24 |
Great American Dog Show |
Wheaton, IL |
9/05-9/07 |
CPR and First Aid Certification Classes
Pet Tech CPR Certification & First Aid |
Sunday | 10am-3pm | 03/01/26 |
Pet Tech CPR Certification & First Aid |
Sunday | 10am-3pm | 04/12/26 |
Pet Tech CPR Certification & First Aid |
Sunday | 10am-3pm | 07/12/26 |
Pet Tech CPR Certification and First Aid |
Sunday | 10am-3pm | 10/04/26 |
Seminars
| Coat Prep Seminar Series - 1 Day Event | Sunday | 03/15/26 | |
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Seminar 1: Foundation of Skin & Coat plus bathing techniques Seminar 2: Speed Tricks & Finish Drying |
10am-Noon Noon-3pm |
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| Handling Difficult Dogs | Sunday | 10am-2pm | 04/17/26 |
| Class Topic under development | Sunday | TBD | 07/26/26 |
| Learn to Hand Strip | Sunday | 10am-2pm | 10/18/26 |
| Class Topic under development | Sunday | TBD | 11/08/26 |
Popular Seminars
- CPR Certification and First Aid
- Should He Stay or Should He Go (As seen at All American)
- Stress Its Not Good For Anyone (As Seen at All American)
- Working with Difficult Dogs
- How to Train a Puppy
- Working with Seniors and Mobility Issues
- Basics of Skin and Coat
- Bathing Basics and Beyond
- Perfect Coat with Finish Drying
- Speed Tips with Quality Finish
- Learn to Hand Strip Wire Coats and Harsh Coats
- Asian Fusion Series
- Creating a Comprehensive Business Plan for Success
- Learn the nitty gritty with Social Media
- Effective Communication During Stressful Situations

