Lessons
At VIP Pet Elite we offer private dog grooming lessons, seminars, tutoring and even mentorship.
Guzal Adekoje is a multiple award winning national certified dog groomer with years of experience. Guzal has been competing in dog grooming competitions in different categories and with different breeds including poodles, wire coated breeds, sporting breeds, scissoring classes, and free style. She is knowledgeable in all breeds and known for her skills in transformation. She has a teaching background and pedagogical teaching degree. She developed her own method of teaching making schooling fun and memorable. At her private classes she focuses on individual approach customizing her teaching to the needs and abilities of every single student. She does not believe that one method fits all.
Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned groomer who wants to improve the skills, Guzal will be a good source to help. Looking to get ready for certifications or dog grooming competitions? You are in the right place. Guzal offers mentorship as well.
Prices for private lessons and seminars vary depending on the individual needs and situation. Please email us with your requests at vippetsalon@gmail.com or text at 703-586-5976, and we will put a package together for you
Guzal also offers mentorship for groomers who are interested in improving their skills. It is a remote service focused on helping groomers grow and improve their skills. Mentorship is $250 a month. Please ask us about the details by texting on 703-586-5976 or email at vippetsalon@gmail.com
Start your dog grooming career with our tutoring services!
First level: Groomer Assistant 101
A 30-hour hands on course. $1500
By the end of this course students will learn and understand the foundation of prep work. It is number one and the most important step in dog grooming! Upon completion of this course the graduates will be skilled to work as groomer assistant at the salons or at the shows. The course will cover the following topics:
Dog behavior
Safe handling
Basic Anatomy
Introduction to equipment
Skin and coat theory
Product application
Maintenance Grooming
De-matting
Do’s and Don’ts
CPR and First Aid (additional charge)
Hands on Practice
Second Level. Pet Grooming 201 (prerequisite Groomer Assistant 101)
80 hours hands on course (must successfully complete Groomer Assistant course 101) $2500
In this 80-hour course the students will learn basic haircuts the most popular in everyday salon environment. This course focuses on everyday pet grooming.
Introduction to the most requested pet haircuts
Tools utilization and maintenance
Safety of operation
Clipper work
Scissoring techniques
Working with attachment combs
Time management and time saving techniques
Intro to pet breed specific haircuts
Doodles and other mixed breeds
3rd Level. Professional Master Groomer 301
100 hour hands on course. This is a very intense course of continued education preparing student for master exam and/or dog grooming competition. (prerequisite Groomer Assistant 101 and Pet Grooming 201) $3250
The course will cover the following:
Anatomy for grooming
Breed Specifics
AKC Standards and history
Long Legged and Short Legged Terrier
Non-Sporting Group
Sporting Breeds
Poodles
Angulation
Corrective grooming
Handstripping