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LOCATION:
The
school is located in Temecula, , California. It is conveniently located near
Interstate 15.
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OUR
GOAL:
Our
goal is simple and direct. We strive to produce the best and most
knowledgeable pet groomers in the work force today. We have
students learning their trade on dogs, cats and even rabbits, under
the direct supervision of state certified instructors. Our instructors
have a combined total of over 120 years of experience in the pet care
industry. Foremost, they are respected by their peers and clients.
They own boarding kennels and grooming businesses, are professional
dog handlers and breed their own variety of dogs and cats. Our
Head instructor is also an American Kennel Club judge and one of our
other instructors has made application for the same license with AKC.
We
at the "California School of Dog Grooming" feel that our course curriculum,
teaching staff and modern physical settings play an important role in
determining how well you will achieve your objective as a professional
pet groomer.
Our
school is the only dog grooming school on the west coast that offers,
as part of the curriculum, a "Kennel Management" course. This
phase takes you to an off-site working kennel where you will be instructed
in all the facets of running and maintaining a boarding facility.
Work related injuries, small business seminars, guest speakers and field
trips to the American Kennel Club and the American Rare Breed dog shows
are just some of the specialized curriculum being offered at the school.
These course complement the comprehensive program already set in place.
At the California School of Dog Grooming, we give you an overall picture
of the many different viewpoints that are available to you in the industry
today.
Based
on the school's 4,800 client based index, our students are grooming
between 250-300 animals, from bathing and brushing, scissoring
and clipping, before they graduate from the 608 hour course program.
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Course
Information .
Admission
Requirements:
All
applicants must be processed through a general interview with the Director.
Students may enroll at any time during the calendar year. Classes
are held on a continuous basis. Each student will develop individual
skills by structured guidelines.
Course
Lengths:
The
California School of Dog Grooming has been developed to provide the
skills necessary to enter the work force in the pet care industry.
This course is an extensive study that requires 8 hours of theory and
32 hours of practical application in each course week. Classes
are scheduled Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8:00 AM and
5:00 PM, with 1 hour for lunch and 2 fifteen minute breaks. Sanitation
and cleaning duties must be completed before dismissal. All pets
that have been scheduled for the day must be completed before dismissal.
A total of 608 hours is mandatory for the student to successfully complete
the program offered by the school.
Applicants must declare his/her option
at the time of registration.
6 days - 8 hours per day Total:
12.7 Approximately 13 weeks
5 days - 8 hours per day Total:
15.2 Approximately 15 weeks
A
part time program is available. Acceptance into this program will
be determined by the Director at the time of the candidates initial
interview.
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Curriculum:
Equipment, it's proper use and care
Clipper & Scissoring techniques (i.e., layering, skimming, blending
stripping & thinning)
Anatomy of Pets
American Kennel Club and Rare Breed Recognition
Bathing & Brushing techniques
Breed Trims (styles of the most popular breeds according to recognized
standards)
Safe handling and restraint of domestic animals
Trims for Mixed Breeds
Medical & Skin Problems
Pet Nutrition the do's and don'ts of proper nutrition
Shop & Kennel Management
Customer relations and satisfaction
Vendors purchasing supplies from reputable sources
Work Related Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Small Business financing
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Entrance
Requirements:
Applicant
must be 18 years or older
High School Graduate or GED Equivalent
Personal Interview - A completed application
form must be submitted before a scheduled interview can be arranged with
the school.
Basic Mathematics Entrance Examination
Proof of Current Tetanus Vaccination (must
be submitted prior to the first day of class)
Basic English Proficiency (verbal &
written)
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ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION
A
basic mathematics examination will be administered to the candidate
at the time of registration. The candidate should pass with a
grade of 70% or higher.
Foreign
students living outside the United States, or students from states who
cannot make arrangements for a personal interview with the Director,
must submit a 300 word essay containing the following information with
the application form.
$100.00
registration fee
A small photo of the applicant
An autobiography
Why does the applicant wish to
become, “A Professional Pet Groomer?”
Does the candidate have any experience
with animals?
What do you plan to do with your
skill, after graduation?
The
California School of Dog Grooming does not offer English as a second
language.
Students
must be able to read, write and understand basic English.
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VETERANS
APPROVED SCHOOL
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
ACT (WIA)
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I-20
Available - VISA APPLICATION
FOREIGN STUDENTS
- NOTICE
Federal CFR Code
prohibits attending vocational schools on a visitor's visa. You must
obtain a student I-20 (M-1) visa from designated schools. Failure to
follow INS rules could result in detainment and deportation.
The
California School of Dog Grooming
is the only
pet grooming school in the United States that is approved by INS to
issue I-20 (M-1) student visas.
If
a foreign student is accepted into the program, an administrative fee
for I-20 (M1) preparation $200.00 willl be assessed to the student who
is applying for student visa status. Visa
transfers are $200.00. Express mail for visa paperwork $100.00
Admin Fee for I-20 (M1) ...........$200.00
Visa Transfers ..............................200.00
Express mail for visa paperwork ...100.00
TOTAL ......................................$500.00
Overnight mailing fees will be charged to the student’s account.
Payment will be made by the student on the first day of class.
A
prospective student who takes the Mathematics Entrance Examination,
should pass with a grade of 70% or higher. The prospective student
will only be accepted into the program, if in the school’s opinion the
candidate has a possibility of success as a Professional Pet Groomer.
ENROLLMENT
Students
may enroll in the school on any day the school is in session.
The school has a continuous enrollment policy. Applicants who
have been accepted into the program, may start classes on any day, with
the approval from the Director.
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Housing
Assistance:
For
out-of-state students and residents outside the San Diego County area,
housing assistance is available in locating short term rental accommodations.
Arrangements can be made through the Director's office.
Employment
Placement Assistance for US Residents and authorized foreign students
only: We
do not guarantee jobs after the completion of the program, however,
the school can network with its grooming contacts to locate any employment
opportunities that may be available. Presently the school has a 98%
placement rate
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What
you can do in Sunny San Diego, California?
Balboa Park (home of all major
museums and the lush botanical gardens of Balboa Park)
Surf, Swim and Hiking (mountains
and deserts within 1 hour of the school)
Palomar Observatory
Whale Watching (seasonal)
Del Mar Race Track (thoroughbred racing, horse shows, dog & cat
shows, county fairs)
Wine Tours (six local wineries
all within San Diego County)
Pan for Gold (Julian - in the
mountains of San Diego County)
Sport Fishing
To
the South:
Mexico - spend a day in Baja California (Ensenada, Rosarito Beach and
Tijuana) To
the North:
Disneyland - approximately 1 hour
Knotts Berry Farm - 1 hour
Hollywood - 1 1/2 hours
Universal Studios - 2 hours
Six Flags Magic Mountain - 2-3
hours
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We
have it all!! A superb curriculum, with excellent instructors,an
exceptional placement assistance program and the
best weather
in the world.
CALL or E-mail "Susan"
TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION or REGISTRATION: (760) 407-9555 USA
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