Courses
Welcome to the sacred world of Little Wolf Instincts! Where every space, every moment is built with intuition and intention. Our Conscious Groomer Training Program kicks off on March 2nd of 2026!
It’s very exciting… we are gearing up to shift the DOG GROOMING PARADIGM!
Thank you for being a part of the shift!
Our 9-week comprehensive and "conscious" dog grooming course integrates professional technical training with "Fear Free" concepts, mindfulness, and trauma-aware handling to ensure animal well-being and groomer safety and enjoyment.
.
Our Weekly Curriculum Summary
Weeks 1–2: Foundation & Safety. Focus on salon standards, AKC safety protocols, sanitation, and observing canine behavior to recognize stress signals.
Weeks 3–4: Prep Work & Anatomy. Hands-on instruction for bathing, drying, and brushing based on coat type. Students study canine anatomy and health to identify skin issues or structural restrictions.
Weeks 5–6: Tool Mastery & Basic Techniques. Training with professional clippers and shears. This phase often introduces "conscious" methods, such as desensitization and positive association, to help dogs feel comfortable with grooming tools.
Weeks 7–8: Advanced Styling & Behavior Modification. Learning breed-specific patterns (head, body, feet, tail). This period includes managing difficult behaviors using Master Groomer Behavior Specialist principles, which prioritize the dog's emotional state over speed.
Week 9: Final Assessment & Business Basics. Completion of full grooms under supervision. Students also learn "mindful" customer service and how to manage a business or home-based salon.
This course requires our students to be in person at the salon Monday - Thursday, 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. to get hands on experience.
Fridays are remote on-line modules and self led discovery sessions.
The next session begins on March 2, 2026 through May 1, 2026
Sign up by January 15, 2026 for $200 off with the code word: Instincts
Call or Text: 303-409-0116