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Canine Anatomy
Included with Engaged Membership • 6 hrs
Learn the biological structure of eyes, ears, airways, anal glands, teeth, skeletal features, and more. Every pet professional should have at least a basic understanding of the anatomy of animals for which they care. This lays the foundation for understanding health, function, disorders, and diseases that you are likely to encounter in your workplace.
Topical Conditioning of Canine and Feline Skin & Coat
Included with Engaged Membership • 18 Hrs
Since the first step to successfully styling a dog’s coat is dependent upon the condition of its skin and hair, it should be clear that the most basic yet most important role of the professional Pet Stylist is the topical and cosmetic management of canine/feline skin and coat. Yet with such a wide variety of products on the market (coat tar, aloe, humectants, teatree oil, etc.) the pet care specialist must comprehend skin and hair and its reproductive processes to evaluate what specific shampoos, conditioners, oils, and medicinal products contribute to the maintenance or the restoration of healthy coat. This course covers the fundamental reproductive processes of canine skin and hair, then applies those principles to topical preparation of canine coat for optimum health and styling.
Zoonotic Diseases Commonly Introduced into the Pet Styling Salon
Included with Engaged Membership • 12 Hrs
Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted to humans by other vertebrate species. Learn the zoonotic diseases that are most commonly encountered by pet professionals, and what to do if you discover them on animals in your care.
Mechanics of Scissoring
Included with MPS Membership • 9 Hrs
This course covers how to select shears and fit them to your hand properly for optimal ergonomics that will reduce strain, stress, and wear and tear on your body.
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Ectoparasites & Insecticides
Included with PDS, ICPG, & MPS Memberships • 9 Hrs
Fleas, ticks, and mites can not only be discomforting for animals, but can also posed a variety of health risks. Learn the different types of ectoparasites that you are likely to encounter in your salon, and the appropriate methods of treatment to eliminate hazardous infestations. Learn when it is appropriate to use insecticides, and the risks associated with doing so.
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Endoparasites
Included with PDS, ICPG, & MPS Memberships • 6 Hrs
Learn the most common endoparasites that afflict dogs and cats, the warning signs and symptoms associated with them, and when to appropriately refer animals for veterinary care.
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Skin & Hair Anatomy
Included with PDS, ICPG, & MPS Memberships • 12 hrs
How is skin and hair made, maintained, and replaced? Learn the cells that comprise the epidermis, epidermal appendages, dermis, and hypodermis, major coat types, layers of hair, the fundamental reproductive processes of skin and hair cells, and hair growth cycles.
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Geometrics in Canine Design
Included with MPS Membership • 15 Hrs
Study principles of perception as they apply to pet styling, step-by-step poodle patterns, the importance of breed standards, how to visualize breed standards, understand the geometrics of canine anatomy, and how to pull all of this together to create the illusion of the ideal breed standard on imperfect dogs.
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Pet Injury Prevention, 1st-Aid, & CPR
Included with PDS, ICPG, & MPS Memberships • 15 Hrs
This course is designed specifically for pet care professionals who are constantly dealing with unpredictable situations when grooming, styling, or handling their canine and feline clients. Learn first-aid procedures for cardiac arrest, heat stroke, respiratory failure, shock, choking, burns, nicks and cuts, seizures, nicked tongues, and so much more!
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