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The instructional program at Golden Paws Pet Styling Academy is a simplified
step-by-step method designed and refined over a 35-year period by one of the
nation’s top instructors, Jacqueline Rauch. Jacqueline has produced five
instructional videos with the same step-by-step material. These videos
compliment the instructional manual and they work in conjunction with one
another. The composition of the instructional material is arranged and organized to
develop quality styling skills, outline shaping, blending, balance and proportion,
and how to apply those skills to breed design, control methods, proper handling,
and speed techniques
Our comprehensive program is designed for the student to master all of the basic
grooming skills with an emphasis on the fine finishing skills. The student will begin
the program by learning about the various tools, their usage, operation, and
maintenance. The next areas covered will be control methods, safety procedures,
proper handling, pet oral hygiene, cleaning and sanitation. The skill development
portion of the program is taught in three parts. Part one is the bathing and blow
drying skills, part two is the prepping skills, and part three is the styling and
finishing skills along with the breed designs.

The Instructional Program
De-shedding Skills
Drying Techniques
Brushing and Combing
Shampoo / Anal Glands
Flea / Skin Treatments
Blow Drying / Brushing
Sanitation
Skin and Hair
Bathing Techniques
Safety Techniques
Pet Oral Hygiene
Clipper Techniques
De-matting Techniques
Curly Coat Cutdown
Pet Psychology
Dog Anatomy
Control Positions
Shaving Skills
Tool Usage and
Maintenance
Blade Lengths
Toe Nails
Ear Cleaning
CPR and other subjects of
importance
Pleasing the Customer
Detachable Blades
Skimming Techniques
Cut Down Techniques
Outline Shaping
Fine Finishing/Balancing &
Outline Shaping
Blade Skills
Breed Designs
Thinning Shear Techniques
Camouflaging Faults by
Styling
Add-on Services
Job Counseling
A Happy Pet is a Joy to
Groom
Contact Virginia Day
859-228-0634k9clips@windstream.net