Back to the Basics Of Prep Work.
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Back to The Basics of Prep
The Real Truth Groomers Need to Hear
Fast grooming doesn’t come from doing less.
It comes from doing things correctly the first time.
This seminar shows groomers how strong fundamentals lead to:
Increased speed
Consistent results
Higher-quality grooms
Less physical and mental burnout with new techniques, but with a deeper understanding of how and why they work.
Back to Basics Prep Seminar This hands-on prep seminar is designed to strengthen the foundation of every groom — because flawless finishes always start with proper preparation. In this course, we will work through three common coat types: a doodle (curly coat), a drop coat, and a deshed (double-coated breed), breaking down the bathing, blow-drying, and brushing process step by step for each. You’ll learn how skin and coat biology directly impacts your prep work. We’ll cover the structure of th
Why Back-to-Basics Prep Makes You Faster
When proper prep techniques are used:
The coat gets clean the first time
Product performs the way it’s designed to
Hair dries correctly and lays where it should
Tools move smoothly through the coat
This eliminates time lost to:
Rewashing
Re-drying
Fixing uneven cuts caused by poor prep
Fighting coat texture instead of working with it
You’re not rushing — you’re removing obstacles.
Course One: Bathing – The Foundation of Canine Esthetics
Bathing is the foundation of every quality groom and a critical esthetic skill—not a basic task. This course teaches how proper bathing techniques directly affect skin health, coat condition, grooming speed, and final finish quality.
Students learn how correct product selection, dilution, and application reduce coat compaction, minimize brushing and combing time, and create the ideal canvas for a flawless groom. Emphasis is placed on efficient techniques that increase speed without sacrificing quality, challenging the myth that you cannot be fast and produce exceptional work.
Key Skills Covered
Pre-bath skin and coat assessment
Shampoo selection and proper dilution
Frothing and even product distribution
Two-stage bathing: cleansing and treatment
Rinsing standards to prevent residue and irritation
Conditioning for coat integrity and manageability
Strategic dryer use to reduce compaction and drying time
Outcome
Graduates will confidently perform esthetic-focused bathing protocols that improve coat quality, protect skin health, reduce grooming time, and elevate the overall standard of every groom.
Course Two: Drying – Coat-Specific Techniques
Learn tools for organizing ideas, setting goals, and building consistent schedulesDrying is a critical step that directly impacts coat integrity, grooming speed, and finish quality. In this course, students learn how drying methods must change based on coat type to prevent damage, reduce compaction, and set the coat correctly for styling.
Students will watch guided demonstrations on curly coats, drop coats, and double/triple coats, focusing on proper dryer use, airflow control, and brushing techniques that preserve coat health while improving efficiency.
Key Skills Covered
Dryer selection and airflow control
Curly coat drying for shape, volume, and definition
Drop coat drying for smoothness and fall
Double/triple coat drying to release undercoat and reduce shedding
Preventing heat and friction damage
Drying techniques that shorten finishing time
Outcome
Students will understand how coat-specific drying techniques create better structure, improve finish quality, and significantly reduce overall grooming time—without compromising coat health.. From brainstorming to publishing, this course helps turn scattered thoughts into a cohesive plan.
Less Rework = More Speed
Correct brushing, line brushing, and drying mean:
Issues are handled early
The haircut goes on cleaner
Refining replaces constant correcting
Instead of:
cut → fix → recut
You get:
prep → cut → polish
That’s how time is saved without lowering standards.
Calm Handling Saves Time
Dogs that are properly handled during prep:
Stay more relaxed
Move less
Allow steady, uninterrupted work
Calm, confident handling is always faster than stopping to manage stress.
Speed Without Sacrificing Quality
The biggest myth in dog grooming is that you can’t be fast and still put out a high-quality groom.
In reality, speed and quality are not opposites — they support each other when the foundation is done correctly.
Course Three: Brushing – Coat Preparation & Preservation
Brushing is not about force or speed—it is about technique, timing, and coat awareness. This course teaches how proper brushing methods preserve coat integrity, prevent breakage, and dramatically reduce grooming time when performed correctly after bathing and drying.
Students learn how brushing differs by coat type and condition, how to remove undercoat without damaging topcoat, and how correct brush selection and sequence create a smooth, controlled canvas for finishing.
Key Skills Covered
Brushing timing: when the coat is ready
Brush and comb selection by coat type
Curly coat brushing for structure and balance
Drop coat brushing for smoothness and flow
Double/triple coat brushing for undercoat release
Line brushing techniques and common mistakes
Preventing coat damage, breakage, and over-brushing
Outcome
Graduates will brush with intention and efficiency, producing cleaner finishes, healthier coats, and significantly reduced prep time—without unnecessary stress on the dog or damage to the coat.