Friday, February 26, 2010

2010 Seminars & Workshops

2010 SEMINARS

ADVANCED HANDLING & FEAR REGRESSION

DATES: APRIL 26 9AM – 5PM $300
INFO: Tips & techniques to safely approach & handle animals in various situations (muzzle & restraint free). Learn commands, breathing, holds, t touch and positive reinforcement. Use of oils, massage & calming methods to create a new & positive experience for the fearful dog (permanently changing the neurological pathways to the brain). Create safety protocols & learn ergonomic practices to avoid injuries & minimize pain.

THERAPEUTIC GROOMING TREATMENTS
DATES: MAY 17 9AM-5PM $300
INFO: Learn Spa treatments that improve the health of dogs & cats including purifying skin cleansers, clay wraps, masks & hot oil treatments. Incorporation of massage, therapeutic touch, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage and natural remedies (DIY) to help alleviate pain & detoxify. Learn how to give a professional spa “peticure” including how to make your own paw balm, cutting, filing & shaping techniques. Marketing ideas and packages for up-selling and promoting your new spa services.

SOOOO KNOTTY!
DATES: JUNE 14 9AM-5PM $300
INFO: Learn what it takes to stand out in a crowd:
Advanced de-matting techniques to avoid “shave downs”. Save & rejuvenate skin & coat on dogs & cats.
Easily de-mat without damage. Painless, struggle-free. No de-matting tools, just product (learn to create your own) and patience. Miraculous results! Grow long beautiful coats!
Improve your profitability as a groomer using time saving & innovative ideas.

Certificates will be provided.

2010 WORKSHOPS

SKIN & COAT ASSESSMENT
DATE: APRIL 11 11AM-2PM $120
INFO: Review the fundamental anatomy & structure of skin & coat. Learn tricks & tools for assisting the healing process of skin issues & damaged coats.

ACCUPRESSURE & ENERGY WORK
DATE: MAY 23 12PM-3PM $120
INFO: Learn basic principles of acupressure, shiatsu & traditional Chinese medicine. See hands on how this translates to cats & dogs & learn key points for stress & trauma. Co-facilitated by Suzanne Reesor Registered Shiatsu Practitioner.

DO IT YOURSELF AROMATHERAPY
DATE: JUNE 28 11AM-2PM $120
INFO: Incorporate essential oils into all aspects of your salon/spa; do it yourself cleaners, air purifiers, coat sprays, natural flea repellents, signature perfumes & disinfectants. Safe, eco-friendly, cost effective, calming & healthy!
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PRIVATE COURSES TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS AVAILABLE AT $50/HOUR
(GROUP RATES AVAILABLE)

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Registration & 50% payment in advance required
(Payment by cash, Interac, Visa or Mastercard)

10% discount to early birds that book at least 1 month prior.

Seminars & workshops will be held at:
CHIEN ZEN: Therapeutic spa for dogs & cats
3805 Jean-Talon Ouest (between Cotes-Des-Neiges & Lucerne)
Mont-Royal, QC H3R 2G4
(514) 564-0222

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

First ped day!

Met the principal of the school today and got handed the keys and alarm to school!
Strange...and exciting!
School starts Saturday morning.
Set up the room into a mock grooming salon today; weak on equipment, but it'll do for now!

Friday, February 5, 2010

first time for everything!

Here goes: my first post. Blog. Rant. Announcement. Self-indulgance.
Congrats to me! In life you must try things. And take time to reward yourself.

Just confirmed I'm hired for the Montreal School Board to teach a Diploma in Dog Grooming!
Starts next week (in french nonetheless!).
Private sessions still available at Chien Zen!