If you’re a working groomer and have ever wondered how to turn “Doodle Dread” into DOODLE $BREAD, this one’s for YOU!
We’ll cover how to breathe new life into your everyday grooms; how to groom geriatric, matted or difficult dogs; and how to groom more dogs/day! Learn to work smarter, not harder, with our advanced techniques, solutions, and practical work to hone your technical skills and problem-solving applications for mixed breeds. You’ll use our online lessons, quizzes, required books, videos, and Mentor feedback on your practice assignments to refine your skills.
PRO LEVEL Advanced Stylist Certification
LAUNCHING AUG 3RD
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 or equivalent field experience and competency in foundational grooming skills, including basic clipper work, scissor work, and proper prep work.
Training Time: Up to four months
Pro Level Certificate Tuition, Tools & Textbook Options
- Tuition with processing fee ($1495)
- Books ($245) *if not already purchased
- Pro Expansion Toolkit ($465) (Right or Left-Handed available)
- If first-time enrollment or level-up, your tuition now includes a FULL YEAR Membership in Paragon’s Groominar® Network at Learn2GroomDogs.com with more than 1200 streaming video tutorials!
PRE-REGISTER BY AUG 3rd
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What You’ll Learn
- Prep for Success
Applied Anatomy and Coat Health - Theory of 5 Method of Discovery
Advanced Head, Body, Ears, Feet & Tail Styles - Mastering Doodles
Doodle Coats: Heavy, Combo, Natural, Double, Wire + - Stylin’ with Flair:
Hand Scissoring, Personality Trim, Asian Fusion + - Special Handling:
- Puppy Handling, Geriatric Dogs, Special Needs +
- Professional Growth and Longevity
- Client Growth and Retention
- Scheduling and Time Management
- Controlling your Income
- Personal Brand and Career Longevity
How You’ll Learn
- Complete Online Study Guide with robust diagrams, illustrations and examples.
- Video Lessons – Hundreds of instructional video clips that demonstrate tips and tricks for mastery.
- Online Practice Quizzes and Tests to help you retain the material.
- Hands-on Skill Assignments with Mentor Assessment on multiple practice styles.
- Capstone Project where you can demonstrate your personal flair.
- Photo Submission Guide for comprehensive practical exercises.
- Personal One-on-One Mentor Communications to coach you to the highest level of performance.
We’ll Coach You!
Breathe new life into your grooms with a lift from the PRO team at Paragon. With videos from industry experts, NEW lessons from founder Melissa Verplank, and the direct mentoring of the Paragon team, we’ll help you ignite new passion in your everyday work.
PRO LEVEL is a Perfect Fit For:
- Individual groomers who’ve completed basic training and are looking to achieve financial and professional success.
- Experienced groomers who want to upskill to keep their credentials fresh or formalize what they’ve learned on-the-job.
- Employers who want their teams to groom faster, better, and more profitably!
How Our Professional Dog Grooming Certificate Programs Work
Enroll Online
Start Work
Video Tutorials
Online Tests
Practice
Congratulations!
Need More Information?
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