Training

Our Philosophy:
     Here at Amy's Animal Friends, we want you to finish our course with the confidence that
     you, too, can be a professional pet groomer capable of offering quality services to your
     customers.

Our Program:
     We offer a 10-week, 350-hour course in pet grooming. We meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Monday through Friday, although the schedule may vary to accommodate students.
     Students will be taught from the al-breed dog-grooming guide. The curriculum for this
     program prepares students to enter into the professional pet-grooming field.

     You will learn:
     1.    Proper care of equipment.
     2.    Safety for pet and groomer.
     3.    Client/Groomer relationship.
     4.    Skin disorders.
     5.    Internal and external parasites.
     6.    Types of coats.
     7.    De-matting.
     8.    Proper use of equipment.
     9.    Canine bathing.
     10. Grooming of all breeds, including cats.
     11. Anatomy.
     12. Groomer/Veterinarian relationship.
     13. Scheduling appointments.
     14. First Aid.

Equipment:
You will be under experienced supervision and be using the best professional equipment in
the field of pet grooming. A basic starter kit is included with tuition.

Tuition & Certificate:
     Tuition for the complete 10-week course is $4,500. All incidental supplies such as
     colognes, Q-tips, baby wipes, nail polishes, ribbons, rubber bands, neck scarves, etc. will
     be provided. To receive a certificate upon graduation, a student must have a "C" average or
     higher.

Refund Policy:
Fees and tuition payments are non-refundable.

We are located 4 miles from Somerset between Bakersville and Edie. We invite you to come talk with Amy and tour our facilities. To make an appointment or for more information, call or write:

Amy's Animal Friends, Professional Pet Groomer
128 Tulip Lane, Somerset, PA. 15501, (814) 443-6832