DOG GROOMING PERSONALIZED PRIVATE INSTRUCTION (PPI)

 

How about becoming a Professional Dog Groomer through Woofur’s Canine Grooming Personalized Private Instruction (PPI) Program?

With years of experience in the pet care industry, Woofur is proud to offer our exclusive Dog Grooming PPI Program, a hands-on, fully customized private training experience tailored to your pace and goals.

Our founder and lead instructor has been grooming professionally in Canada since 2009, with mastery in:

  • Breed standard dog & cat grooming

  • Animal health and wellness

  • Homeopathy and herbal medicine

  • Pet First Aid (Certified)

  • Holistic alternative therapies

Whether you’re looking to start your grooming career or expand your current skill set, our Private Personal Instruction is designed to support your grooming journey—one 2-week segment at a time.

For our Cat Groomer Training, please visit our Feline PPI page.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Beginner's Program – Dog Grooming Assistant (10 Days)

Objective: To build foundational grooming knowledge, safety handling, and support skills for aspiring groomers. By the end of this 2-week course, students will be able to assist a groomer in a salon setting and confidently handle essential grooming prep tasks.

  • Day 1: Orientation, Safety, Animal Psychology, Breeds, Proper techniques

  • Day 2: Health & Wellness Essentials, Ailments recognition, skin & coat, Animal Anatomy

  • Day 3: Understanding Grooming Tools & Equipment, Choosing the right products for clients, Maintenance, Sanitization, Proper usage of tools & equipment

  • Day 4: Grooming Prep Work - Nail Trimming, Paw Pad Clipping, Sanitary Trims, Ear Cleaning

  • Day 5: Brushing, Dematting, De-shedding and Handstripping Techniques

  • Day 6: Proper Bathing techniques, Proper Drying Technniques

  • Day 7-9: Prep-work to Bath to Dry Full Practice

  • Day 10: Review & Final Practical

Cost: $1500 + HST

Junior Groomer Program – 2 Weeks

Objective: To develop intermediate grooming skills with an emphasis on natural coat care—specifically handstripping, plucking, and deshedding techniques across different coat types and breeds.

  • Day 1: Introduction to Handstripping - hair types, tools, techniques, breed-specific applications

  • Day 2: Hands-on breed-specific handstripping on Terriers.

  • Day 3: Hands-on breed-specific handstripping on Spaniels.

  • Day 4: Hands-on breed-specific handstripping on Natural-Coated breeds.

  • Day 5: Handstripping Assessment Exam

  • Day 6: Introduction to Deshedding - hair types, tools, techniques, breed-specific applications

  • Day 7: Hands-on breed-specific deshedding on short-haired breeds.

  • Day 8: Hands-on breed-specific deshedding on long-haired breeds.

  • Day 9: Hands-on breed-specific deshedding on double-coated breeds.

  • Day 10: Deshedding Assessment Exam

Cost: $2500 + HST

Beginner’s Program or equivalent professional salon experience is required as a pre-requisite to qualify for this Junior Groomer Program.

Professional Groomer Program (Part 1)– 2 Weeks

Objective: Focus on grooming curly-coated breeds (Bichons, Poodles, Doodles, etc.) and developing strong clipper control, breed-specific shaping, and styling techniques tailored to curly coats.

  • Day 1: Introduction to Curly Coat Types/Breeds, Anatomy, Structure, etc.

  • Day 2-4: Breed Structure & Lines (anatomy & common patterns) - Doodles or Poodle Mixes

  • Day 4-6: Breed Structure & Lines (anatomy, Poodle feet, Face, Shapes & common patterns) - Poodles

  • Day 6-8: Breed Structure & Lines (anatomy & common patterns) - Bichons

  • Day 9: Refinement Techniques and hands-on practice on various breeds.

  • Day 10: Review & Final Assessment

Beginner’s Program AND Junior Groomer Program or equivalent professional salon experience (MUST be assessed) is required as a pre-requisite to qualify for this Junior Groomer Program.

Cost: $2500 + HST

Professional Groomer Program (Part 2) – 2 Weeks

Objective: Develop proficiency in grooming straight and silky/wavy coated breeds such as Yorkies, Maltese, Shih Tzus, Morkies, and similar companion breeds with flowing coats.

  • Day 1: Introduction to Curly Coat Types/Breeds, Anatomy, Structure, etc.

  • Day 2-4: Breed Structure & Lines (anatomy & common patterns) - Yorkies, Morkies, Yorkie Mixes, etc.

  • Day 3-5: Breed Structure & Lines (anatomy & common patterns) - Malteses, Maltipoos, Maltese Mixes, etc.

  • Day 6-8: Breed Structure & Lines (anatomy & common patterns) - Shihtzus, Shihtzu Mixes, Pekingnese, Pek Mixes, etc.

  • Day 9: Refinement Techniques and hands-on practice on various breeds.

  • Day 10: Review & Final Assessment

Cost: $2500 + HST

Beginner’s Program AND Junior Groomer Program or equivalent professional salon experience (MUST be assessed). Professional Groomer Program (Part 1) is mandatory as a pre-requisite to qualify for this program.

Professional Groomer Program (Part 3)– 2 Weeks

Objective: This capstone training program focuses on perfecting finish work, handscissoring, and handling advanced breed patterns. Students refine their skills across any coat type and breed.

  • Day 1: Review of major coat categories, Grooming Strategies, Techniques for various Coat/Temperaments

  • Day 2: Advanced Clipping, Lines/Shapes/Contours, Angulations, Patterns

  • Day 3: Handscissoring & Thinning Techniques

  • Day 4: Refining Head & Tail Styles

  • Day 5-7: Practical hands-on full groom with skills refined.

  • Day 8: Grooming a Challenging Coat, temperament, aged or sick animals

  • Day 9: Mock Salon Day

  • Day 10: Review & Final Assessment

Cost: $2500 + HST

Beginner’s Program AND Junior Groomer Program or equivalent professional salon experience (MUST be assessed). Professional Groomer Program (Part 1 and 2) are mandatory as a pre-requisite to qualify for this program.

 


Training Logistics

PPI Registration

Keep in mind training dates will book up very quickly.  It is wise to plan at least several months in advance.  This will provide the additional benefit of allowing time to prepare prior to attending your PPI.

To schedule your upcoming PPI session, please click on the button below to register.

Payment plans are available. A deposit of 50% and completed registration form is required to book dates.  Balance is due 1 week prior to first day of training. PPI fees are non-refundable, dates may be transferred with minimum 1 week’s notice.