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Day 1
Date: Saturday, November 13th, 2010
Location: Holiday Inn, Oakville

Time Activity
8:30 am Doors Open
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3 Hour In-Depth "Introduction to Cat Grooming" Seminar
Instructed by Danelle German
For those of you who did not get to attend Danelle's Cat Grooming Seminar in June, this seminar is for you. This seminar is a thorough introduction to Cat Grooming.

You will be provided with the guidelines for determining the best groom for every cat, as well as an explanation of all the differences that make cat grooming vastly different than the grooming of their canine counterparts. While it is true that some aspects of grooming that are good for dogs are good for cats, the opposite is also true! Knowing what is the same and what is different between the two can make all the difference.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3 Hour In-Depth "Get Creative with Cat Grooming" Seminar
Instructed by Danelle German
For those who did attend Danelle's Cat Grooming Seminar in June, this seminar is more suited to you, as it focuses more on advanced aspects of cat grooming.

You've probably heard a lot about how fragile cats are and how thin their skin is. But is this really true? Live grooming demonstrations will be performed that show the best tools and methods to use for shaving down a cat, whether it's a simple sanitary clip, a lion cut, or something in between. And why stop there! We'll get a little creative with some design and colour too!
10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2 Hour In-Depth "Scissoring and Thinning" Seminar
Instructed by Jodi Murphy
An in-depth seminar focusing on scissoring and thinning techniques.
(Breed of dog and seminar overview coming soon)
1:30 am - 3:30 pm 2 Hour In-Depth "Hand Stripping and its Benefits" Seminar
Instructed by Nancy Bryson
An in-depth seminar focusing on hand stripping techniques.
This 2 hour seminar will explain the reasons for hand stripping and carding, along with their benefits to the dog, the dog owner and your income. Nancy will teach you the methods and tools, as well as how to apply hand stripping into your pet grooms.
Breeds used for demonstration include Cairn Terrier, Border Terrier and English Cocker.
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm Creative Class Grooming Competition
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Registration
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Pre-Judging
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Creative Class Competition
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm Prop Set-Up
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm Judging
5:15 pm - 5:30 pm Placement Awards

Doors Close at approximately 6:00 PM
 

Day 2
Date: Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Location: Oakville Conference Centre
 Speakers:  Nancy Bryson, Amy Brown, Danelle German, Jodi Murphy, Sue Zecco

Time Activity
7:30 am Doors Open
7:30 am - 8:45 am - Registration, breakfast.
8:45 am - 9:00 am Seminar Introduction by Nancy Bryson
9:00 am - 10:00 am Seminar by Jodi Murphy
"In and Out with Style"
A power point demonstration by Jodi Murphy. 
(Seminar overview coming soon.)
10:00 am - 10:45 am Seminar by Amy Brown
"Creative Accessories in the Salon"
Brought to you by the NAPCG, this seminar will focus on quick and inexpensive ways to add flair to your groooms. Amy will discuss how to safely add some sparkle with glitter, be creative with nail polish, and use rhinestones to unleash your creativity! Even bows, bandanas, and necklaces can add a creative touch on their own or accentuate colour.
10:45 am - 11:15 am Break
- Question & Answer period.
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Demonstration by Sue Zecco
"The English Setter"
In this seminar Sue will perform a pet trim on an English Setter. She will then discuss breed profile and the differences in the setter varieties, as well as how to "erase" any clipper lines, in order to keep a natural look.
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
- Question & Answer period.
- Demonstration on Main Stage. Details to be announced.
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Cat Grooming Demonstration by Danelle German
A live cat grooming demonstration in which Danelle shows you the basics of cat grooming. Afterwards Danelle will also bring a little fun into the mix with a parody song performance.
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Grooming Demonstration by Nancy Bryson
"Dandie Dinmont Grooming Simplified"
This Rare Terrier is gaining popularity, would you know how to how to put it into a lovely pet trim? Let Nancy show you how in this live grooming demonstration!
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Break
- Question & Answer period.
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Grooming Demonstration by Jodi Murphy
"Shih Tsu Pet Styles"
Watch and learn in this live grooming demonstration as Jodi shows how to groom the Shih Tsu into 2 lovely pet styles.
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Model Dog Grooming Competition
  • Wine and Appetizers served in the Event Hall
6:00 pm Seminar Day Wrap-Up

Doors Close at approximately 7:00 PM
 

Day 3
Date: Monday, November 15th, 2010
Location: Oakville Conference Centre
 Speakers:  Nancy Bryson, Amy Brown, Danelle German, Jodi Murphy, Marlene Romani, Sue Zecco

Time Activity
7:30 am Doors Open
7:30 am - 8:30 am - Registration, breakfast.
8:30 am - 8:45 am Seminar Introduction by Nancy Bryson
8:45 am - 9:45 am Grooming Demonstration by Sue Zecco
"The Mixed Breed"
Mixed Bred dogs have personalities all their own. In this demonstration Sue will help to bring out that adorable personality look in our wonderful mixed breeds.
9:45 am - 10:30 am Seminar by Amy Brown
"Marketing and Pricing Your Creative Services"
Brought to you by the NAPCG, this seminar will focus on marketing tools that can help promote your business and effectively utilize creative grooming as an add-on service. Amy will cover the importance on knowing your clients, how to set prices for your services, and how to keep costs to a minimum. Convince your clients to pay extra while you unleash your creativity!
10:30 am - 11:00 am Break
- Question & Answer period.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Seminar by Marlene Romani
(Seminar overview coming soon)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
- Question & Answer period.
- Demonstration on Main Stage. Details to be announced.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Q & A Stage Lecture by Danelle German
During this lecture, the audience will be encouraged to ask any questions they wish regarding cat grooming, in order to get useful answers from Danelle. Attendees should come prepared to ask any questions they seek insightful answers too.
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Grooming Demonstration by Jodi Murphy
"Wheaton Styling"
In this live grooming demonstration Jodi will teach you, using snap on combs, a lovely modified trim while still retaining that Wheaton look.
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Break
- Question & Answer period.
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm Grooming Demonstration by Sue Zecco
"The Mini Schnauzer"
In this seminar Sue will demonstrate how to keep the show look on a clipped Schnauzer. Remember the lines are the same in a pet trim as with the Hand Strip show look. Sue will give many helpful tips on creating a smooth natural finish.
4:30 pm Seminar Day Wrap-Up

Doors Close at approximately 5:00 PM