JKL Training Academy

Internationally Accredited Certified Career Training

www.jklgrooming.com 1‐877‐559‐8333 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents  

UYOUR DREAM CAREER STARTS HEREU ........................................................................................................ 3 

UPrerequisites U ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 

USupportU .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

UDescription of Course of StudyU .................................................................................................................... 4 

UTesting & ExaminationU ..................................................................................................................................... 4 

UPracticum U ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 

UQualificationU .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 

UInstructor U ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 

UAcademic CalendarU ............................................................................................................................................ 6 

UAdmission Requirements U ................................................................................................................................ 6 

UAttendance, Conduct and Dismissal U .......................................................................................................... 7 

UStudent Dispute Resolution PolicyU ............................................................................................................. 7 

UNon Discrimination PolicyU .............................................................................................................................. 7 

URefund PolicyU ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 

UAdministrative Charges U ................................................................................................................................... 7 

UCourse Outline U ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 

UFAQ U .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 

UTuitions U ................................................................................................................................................................. 19 

USchool Holidays U ................................................................................................................................................. 20 

UMember ServicesU .............................................................................................................................................. 20 

UJKL Practical Schools in AsiaU ....................................................................................................................... 21 

ULearning Aids U...................................................................................................................................................... 22 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

YOUR DREAM CAREER STARTS HERE

Course Info

Our Diploma Program is well suited for those who plan on self employment, where practice can easily be self provided, at an individual pace.

It also works very well for grooming apprenticeship and employment, where hands on practice can be provided on the job.

JKL Course Manual

900 full colour pages of professional grooming instruction including many diagrams, illustrations, photographs!

Begin your studies today for a

Pet Grooming Diploma After successful completion of our accredited course you will

receive a trade school diploma and become a

JKL Certified Professional Groomer

0BPrerequisites The ideal distance learner has a mature outlook, is very determined to make their career choice a complete success, and possesses the self-confidence to practice without an onsite instructor.

Support

You will have full tutor support throughout the duration of your course, and will enjoy all the extensive JKL member benefits for a lifetime!

Description of Course of Study 

Our diploma course (500 academic hours) is an academic course with a compulsory examination and practicum component.  

It is the optimum choice for the career seeker wishing initial entry into the profession, as well as for those already in the profession, seeking employment with others, or planning on self employment, and who feel they would benefit from the expanded breed specific grooming instruction and supervised practicum experience associated with this program.

1BTesting & Examination At the end of each self study module, online testing must be successfully completed. In addition, a comprehensive online memory exam must be successfully completed. There is a one time testing fee of $35 which covers all testing as well as first time examination.

If, on the first try, a student does not achieve a passing grade on lesson testing, one re-test is allowed at no further charge. Any subsequent re-testing is charged at $35 for each re-test. Should a student not achieve a passing grade on final examination, a re-exam fee of $35 will apply.

Practicum

There is also an extensive practicum component to the diploma course where the student will have lots of ‘hands on’ skill development. Photographs or videos of practicum work will be graded and constructively critiqued by your tutor, and will form a significant portion of each final grade.

Qualification

JKL Diploma and certified pet groomer designation upon successful completion of all course requirements with a minimum 85% average.

Location

This course may be studied from your own home and at your own pace – perfect for those who have employment or other commitments preventing them from attending college.

The Academy

JKL Training Academy was established in 1975,

and has offered professional groomer training in

the distance learning format since 1980. JKL

operates strictly within the guidelines of the

Private Career Training Institutions Act of British

Columbia which requires the highest standards

for student care and protection.

Thousands of students have been successfully

trained through our courses, and many have

been consistently working in the industry since

their graduation. A strong members network has

evolved from our students and grads. A good

example is our HOnline Member Message BoardH

where veteran grads and beginner students alike

share information.

For quality distance career training at an

affordable cost, you can count on JKL Training

Academy to deliver! As the very first

internationally accredited pet grooming school,

and the very first to take pet career training to

the self study level, JKL is proud to be the

industry leader. Our course contents are always

current, and you won't find another member

support and benefits package like ours --

anywhere at any price -- and JKL includes it free

to all active members, for a lifetime!

Instructor

After having worked in the pet industry on a part time basis since 1966, I made the transition to a full time career devoted to pets in 1975.

For fifteen years I owned and operated Vancouver Island’s largest pet care centre, Joyland Kennels Ltd., where approximately five thousand dogs and cats visited yearly for the services provided. These services included pet boarding, grooming, training, breeding, retail pet shop and wholesale pet food and supplies. During that time I developed and instructed comprehensive programs in professional dog and cat grooming.  

My Credentials

As the recipient of diplomas in professional pet

grooming, the animal sciences, animal

nutrition and certified kennel operation, several

Joy Waters

of which are cum laude, my adult life has pretty

much been devoted to pets and their care.

• Honours trade school diploma in

professional grooming since 1975

• trade school grooming instructor

since 1980

• honours certificate in Pet Nutrition

since 1981

• lifetime member of the CKC

(Canadian Kennel Club) since 1975

• past Canadian CKO and Area

Representative of the PCSA (Pet

Care Services Association),

formerly ABKA, for over 20 years,

since 1978

• member in good standing of the

NDGAA (National Dog Groomers

Association) since 1996

• published author of all course

materials, grooming related

instructional compact discs,

grooming charts and posters, and

articles for industry publications

My total industry experience spans over 40 years now, and I have had the pleasure of exceeding my expectations for two of my major goals: 

• to provide humane care to pets,

and to share this with others

• to provide an opportunity for

others, who share my love of pets,

to achieve their optimum career

and lifestyle goals by offering

practical pet related career

opportunities at an affordable cost

Academic Calendar

As all JKL courses are offered in the distance learning format, potential students may apply to enrol at any time throughout the calendar year. 

2BAdmission Requirements 

1. Minimum age 19 years, or if under, thesignature of parent or legal guardian. 

2. Grade 12, or if no grade 12, at least one yearout of school qualifies as mature student status. 

3. The ability and the willingness to followinstructions (education competency in reading and communication skills in the English language) , as well as the physical capability to complete all course requirements.

4. The ability to work independently.

POLICY

3BAttendance, Conduct and Dismissal

1. Self study lessons must be completed withinthe scheduled timeframe for the particular program chosen. 

2. All lesson tests and supervised examinationsmust be completed. 

3. All contractual financial obligations must bemet within the scheduled timeframe for the particular program chosen. 

4. Academy rules must be strictly adhered to,and an environment of mutual respect prevail.

Student Dispute Resolution Policy

Should a student find themselves in conflict or difficulty that is of a non-academic or non-monetary nature, dispute resolution procedures are as follows:

1. A written submission of the conflict or difficultyshould be made to your instructor. 

2. Your instructor will review all relevant materialand conduct any necessary investigations. 

3. Your instructor will provide a written decision,together with the reasons for it within a reasonable timeframe. 

Non Discrimination Policy

JKL Training Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation in its education program, admissions policies, employment policies, and other school-administered programs.

Refund Policy

Administrative Charges

Administrative charges are non-refundable fees paid by an applicant or a student. These include the following:

(1) Application/Registration Processing Fee

Each new student who applies for admission will be charged a one-time application/registration fee, not to exceed $100 for domestic students and $200 for international students. (This Application/Registration fee is already included in course costs and will be retained by JKL should course withdrawal be necessary).

(2) Admissions Testing and Assessment Fee

Each new student who applies for admission to JKL may be charged a one-time admissions testing and assessment fee, not to exceed $100.

(3) Duplicate Income Tax Receipts, Certificates, Diplomas, Transcripts, Course Outlines

For each duplicate requested JKL may charge a fee of $35.00 for domestic students and $45.00 for international students.

Refunds in the Cases of Withdrawal or Dismissal

Refunds before the program of study starts:

(2) (a) If written notice of withdrawal is

received by JKL less than seven (7) calendar days after the contract is made, and before the start of a program of study, JKL will retain the lesser of 10% of the total fees due under the contract or $100.

(b) If written notice of withdrawal is received by JKL thirty (30) calendar days or more before the start of a program of study, JKL will retain 10% of the total fees due under the contract.

(c) If written notice of withdrawal is received by JKL less than thirty (30) calendar days before the start of a program of study, JKL will retain 20% of the total fees due under the contract.

Refunds after the program of study starts:

(3) (a) If written notice of withdrawal is received by JKL, or a student is dismissed, within 10% of the program of study's duration, JKL will retain 30% of the total fees due under the contract.

(b) If written notice of withdrawal is received by JKL, or a student is dismissed, within 30% of the program of study's duration, JKL will retain 100 per cent of the total fees due under the contract.

(c) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after 30% of the program of study's duration, no refund is required.

Refund Policy for International Students

An International Student is a person who is not a Canadian Citizen or a landed immigrant or who has been determined under the Immigration Act to be a Convention Refugee.

Where JKL enters into a contract with an international student the following refund policy is applicable.

Student Authorization Related Withdrawals:

(1) JKL will retain the lesser of 25% of the total fees due under the contract or $200 by international students who

(a) are denied authorization from Citizenship and Immigration, or

(b) do not receive authorization prior to the start of the program of study,

provided that

(i) the student notifies JKL of the circumstances in subsection (1)

(a) or (b) on or before the first day of a program of study is scheduled to begin, and

(ii) the student, within a reasonable time, provides documentation of the circumstances in subsection (1) (a) or (b) to JKL.

Non-student Authorization Related Withdrawals:

(2) (a) If written notice of withdrawal is

received by JKL less than seven (7) calendar days after the contract is made and before the program starts, JKL will retain the lesser of 25% of the total fees due under the contract or $400.

(b) Subject to subsection (2) (a), if written notice of withdrawal is received by JKL thirty (30) calendar days or more before the start of a program of study, JKL will retain 25% of the total fees due under the contract.

(c ) Subject to subsection (2) (a), if written notice of withdrawal is received by JKL less than thirty (30) calendar days before the start of a program of study, JKL will retain 40% of the total fees due under the contract.

Refunds after the program of study starts:

(3) (a) If written notice of withdrawal is received by JKL, or a student is dismissed within 10% of the program of study's duration, JKL will retain 30% of the total fees due under the contract.

(b) If written notice of withdrawal is received by JKL, or a student is dismissed after 10% and before 30% of a program of study, JKL will retain 100% of the total fees due under the contract.

(c) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after 30% of the program of study's duration, no refund is required.

Course Outline

Module 1 – CANINE COAT CARE

• Sub Module A - Coat Types• Smooth Coats• Short Coats• Double Coats• Silky Coats• Harsh coats• Curly Coats• Corded Coats

• Sub Module B - Parts of a Dog,Physiology

• Fibula, tibia, scapula – convertingterminology to groomer jargon

• Sub Module C – Parasites, Zoonoses• fleas, ticks, worms• rabies, ringworm, heartworms,

sporotichosis• Sub Module D - Getting Started

• Tools, Equipment, Supplies• First Groom - Step-by-Step

Smooth CoatsShort CoatsDouble Coats

• Introduction to Carding

Module 2 – TOOLS OF THE TRADE

• Sub Module A - Grooming Tools• Description, Usage, Maintenance• Professional Equipment and

Suppliers Lists• Sub Module B – Supplies, Equipment and

Product Comparisons• dryers• tables and loops• fixed restraints• pet support and positioning

systems• clipper vacuum systems• shop set up

 

 

 

 

• Sub Module C – Professional Clippers and Blades

• clipper and blade maintenance • blade size and purpose • clipper usage • comb attachments

• Sub Module D – Grooming Products • shampoos • conditioners • colognes • ear powders and cleansers • styptic powders and gels • clipper oils and coolants

• Sub Module E – What is a Matt? • dematting, detangling • clipping down • speed and matt combing

• Sub Module F – Brushing, Combing, Nail Trimming Techniques

• wire slicker and pin brush • combing • nail clipping

• Sub Module G – New Grooming Products • tables – hydraulic, electric • dryers – high velocity, stand up,

cage, compartment • bath aids – steps, ramps, lifts • bathtub units • groomer apparel

• Sub Module H – Clipper Maintenance Detail

• illustrated step by step procedures • Sub Module I – All About Shears

• sizes, shapes, function • scissor pliers • scissoring methods and holding

techniques • practice and strengthening

exercises • convex or bevel edge • shear ergonomics

Module 3 – PROFESSIONAL PROCEDURES & SAFETY

• Sub Module A – Before the Bath • lifting and control techniques, small

and larger dogs • patterns and styles

• toenails, clipping, grinding, nail caps

• ears, plucking and cleansing • excess coat removal • dematting, brushing, combing • clipper burn • areas of special concern

• eyes, teeth, wrinkles, elbows, hocks, pasterns, anal sacs

• Sub Module B – Procedural Steps to Bathing

• wetting, lathering, scrubbing • rinsing, conditioning, towel drying • bathing equipment

• Sub Module C – Procedural Steps to Finishing

• drying - high velocity, fluff, cage • clipping, brushing, combing • finishing touches • coat oils and colognes

• Sub Module D – Grooming the Double Coats

• shorter double coats, longer double coats

• undercoat removal - the brush out • hair removal, pads, toes, feet,

hocks • tidying feathers, undercarriage, tail

 

 

 

 

• Sub Module E – Hematoma • causes, prevention, treatment

• Sub Module F – Controlling Problem Dogs

• identifying difficult dogs • handling methods • the importance of table size • passive or submissive posture • control and restraint

• Sub Module G – Grooming Shortcuts • hair removal • wet HVing • wet clipping • electrical safety precautions

• Sub Module H – Best Management Practices

• how clean is clean? • disinfecting • sterilizing • read the label • antibacterial soaps • procedures • selecting the ideal disinfectants

• Sub Module I – Personal Safety

Equipment • ear protection • eye protection • lung protection • skin protection

Module 4 – CURLY COATS

• Sub Module A – Poodles • common clipper patterns for

standard, miniature & toy poodles • grooming detail - step by step • hair growth, directional changes • clipper control • scissor blending, tapering, beveling • clipping poodle feet - step by step • face clipping - step by step

• clean face • mustaches

• tail and undercarriage detail • clipper dexterity • scissor finishing • poms – topknot, tail, leg poms • show clips

• Show Puppy, Continental, English Saddle, Lion

• line grooming the show poodle

• Sub Module B – Mixed Breeds • Cockapoo, Teripoo, Maltipoo,

Pomapoo, Labradoodle, Goldendoodle

• Daisy, Teddy Bear, Pantaloon, Mohawk

• face, body and tail options

• Sub Module C – Bichon Frise • complete grooming detail • head and body styles

 

 

 

 

 

• Sub Modules D, E, F, G – Other Curly Coats

• Portuguese Water Dog – Retriever Trim, Lion Trim

• Old English Sheepdog – Full Coat, Cruiser Trim, Giant Teddy Trim

• Irish Water Spaniel • American Water Spaniel

• Sub Module H – Patterns for Correcting

Faults • short body, long body, bow legs,

French front, cow hocks, overweight

Module 5 – HARSH COATS

• Sub Module A - Terriers • coat types • short legged terrier patterns • long legged terrier patterns • head and tail detail

• head chart • tail chart

• Sub Module B – Pet Terrier Trims

• grooming instruction for twenty common terrier breeds

• Scottie • Wire Fox • Irish • Schnauzers – Miniature,

Standard, Giant • Welsh • Airedale • Lakeland • Kerry Blue

• Sealyham • Australian • Bedlington • Cairn • Dandie Dinmont • Westie • Soft-coated Wheaten • Norfolk • Norwich

• Sub Module C - Hand Stripping

• overview, methodology, advantages, disadvantages

• blown coats, hand plucking, rotating the coat

• illustrated start to finish instruction

• Sub Module D – Illustrated Pet Grooming Comparisons

• terrier grooming comparisons • pattern similarities and differences

• an aid to instant terrier breed recognition and grooming

• Sub Module E – Terrier Heads and Bodies Simplified

• four basic geometric head shapes • coat removal – too little, too much,

just right

• Sub Module F – Other Harsh Coat

Patterns • Affenpinscher • Brussels Griffon • Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen • Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

 

 

 

 

 

Module 6 – SPANIELS, SETTERS & OTHER DROPCOATS

• Sub Module A – Common Spaniel Trims • Cocker Spaniel

• maintaining the full coat • Suburban trim • Smoothie

• English Cocker Spaniel • English Springer Spaniel • Welsh Springer Spaniel • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel • English Toy Spaniel

• Sub Module B – Setter Trims

• history of each breed, and their roles today

• Irish Setter – correct head, body, feathers & feet

• Red & White Setter – correct head, body, feathers & feet

• English Setter – correct head, body, feathers & feet

• Gordon Setter – correct head, body, feathers & feet

• Sub Module C – Other Dropcoats – Complete Grooming Detail

• line brushing • Lhasa Apso – 3 grooming styles • Havanese - pet grooming, step-

by-step

• Coton de Tulear – pet grooming, step-by-step

• Shih Tzu – 3 grooming styles • Yorkie – 3 grooming styles • Pomeranian – 3 grooming styles

• Sub Module D – Puppy’s First Groom

• scheduling • first consultation • getting the job done • follow up

• Sub Module E – Grooming the Older

Pet • the special needs of the geriatric

dog • gentle, methodical hands on

approach • comfort and safety

Module 7 – FELINE COAT CARE

• Sub Module A – Cat Coat Types • Domestic Short Hair • Domestic Long Hair • Angora • Cornish Rex • Wire-hair • Persian • Maine Coon • Devon Rex • Hairless

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Sub Module B – Parts of A Cat - Physiology

• Sub Module C – Parasite Recognition • Sub Module D – Zoonoses

Module 8 – CAT TOOLS OF THE TRADE

• Sub Module A – Cat Specific Grooming Tools

• brushes • combs • crates • harnesses • grooming bags • air muzzle

• Sub Module B – Cat Grooming Products

• shampoos • conditioners • colognes

• Sub Module C – Matting in Cats

• definition and remedies

Module 9 – CAT PROCEDURES, FIRST AID, TIPS & TIDBITS

• Sub Module A – Body Language, Facial Expression

• control and restraint • groomer protection and handling

procedures • protective gear • crating, holding, lifting

• Sub Module B – Pre Bath Procedures

• ear care • tidying excess foot hair • trimming claws • nail caps • control and restraint – muzzles,

Elizabethan collars • brushing, combing, dematting • sanitary clip and tummy trim • areas of special concern

• stud tail • eyes • mouth and teeth • facial creases

• Sub Module C – Bath Procedures

• respiratory cautions • wetting, lathering, rinsing, toweling • bath alternatives

• Sub Module D – After Bath Procedures

• drying • brushing, combing

• Sub Module E – Clipping Down – Common Trims

• Comfort • Tiger • Mohawk • Smoothie • Lion

 

• Sub Module F – First Aid for Cats• heatstroke – prevention,

symptoms, first aid• cardio pulmonary resuscitation –

ABC’s for cats• choking – prevention, symptoms,

first aid• controlling bleeding – minor to

severe wounds,pressure points, tourniquets

• sprains or fractures – dressings,splints, aftercare

• Sub Module G – Hints, Tips and TradeSecrets

• face cleaning• eye stain• tar, pitch, gum, burrs• safe cat clipping• nicks, cuts, clipper burn• towel roll

• Sub Module H – Disinfectants &Pesticides

• safe or toxic to cats?• Sub Module I – Home Based and

Housecall Grooming• benefits to cat and groomer• marketing and pricing• what to bring – items for your tack

bag• Be prepared – common questions

from cat owners

Module 10: THE BUSINESS OF PROFESSIONAL GROOMING

• Sub Module A – First Aid• heatstroke – prevention,

symptoms, first aid• cardio pulmonary resuscitation –

ABC’s for small,large, giant breeds

• choking – prevention, symptoms,first aid

• controlling bleeding – minor tosevere wounds,pressure points, tourniquets

• sprains or fractures – dressings,splints, aftercare

• First Aid Kit

• necessary items list• first aid book

• Sub Module B – Hints, Tips, TradeSecrets

• stains, teeth, breath, foreignsubstances

• fleas, odors, epilepsy• nicks, cuts, clipper burn• nail clipping, ear cleansing• tooth brushes, finishing blades• clipper lines, carding• foot detail – rounding techniques,

toes and pads• hock hair, ear flaps• free handing with clippers• topknot tying, single and double• bows, barrettes, bandanas

• make your own – simpleinstructions

• creative grooming, colouring,nail polish, manic panic,blow pens

• tools of the trade

• Sub Module C – Disinfectants andPesticides

• understanding labels• dilutions• disinfectant detergents• cost ratio – use/dilution• pesticides – in buildings, on

animals• OSHA (Occupation Safety & Health

Administration)• MSDS (Material Safety Data

Sheets)

 

 

 

 

• Sub Module D – Groomer Health and Safety

• warming up • safe lifting • personal safety equipment • accident prevention • clean air

• Sub Module E – Business Start Up

• best business category for you - overview

• home based, storefront, mobile, house call

• business viability • use our calculators to determine

your success (You won’t find these anywhere else in the pet grooming industry!)

• business viability calculator (Excel and PDF formats)

• use our exclusive formula to accurately calculate the viability of your business

• start up cost calculator (Excel and PDF formats)

• calculate total costs to start your business

• profit calculator (Excel and PDF formats)

• calculate the number of pets required each day to meet your profit margin, another JKL exclusive!

• the business plan • our pet specific

business plan template is designed to simplify the process of researching your business in a systematic way.

• start up checklist • client relations

• professional insurance • business income and extra

expense • business and product

liability • customer’s pets • professional liability

• show me the money – rates, pricing, profits

• marketing tips • pre designed customizable

templates (a pet industry FIRST, and ONLY available at JKL!)

• flyers with phone tags • window flyers • door hangers • business cards • letterhead • promotional graphics • vet referral cards • client referral rewards • client reminder card • next appointment card

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• • • •

• CPR Wall Poster

• client handouts: • flea info brochure • canine flu brochure • poisonous to pets handout • at home grooming care

brochure • client record cards with

release • matted pet release • senior pet release • pet sympathy cards • pet birthday cards • gift tags and certificates

(all our templates are print ready, and allow you to personalize all your professional details. Then

 

just print out as many or as few as you need, as often as you need, changing any personal details whenever required)

• Sub Module F – Salon Design andFloor Plans

• salon design examples• single groomer

• single groomer with retailsales area

• two groomer• two groomer with retail

sales area• multi groomers• multi groomers with retail

sales area• a properly equipped, safety

oriented, ergonomic salon• mobile units

• salon layout and floor plans

4BFAQ How can I learn grooming without the hands on practice?

Simply put, you can't! However, there are several proven and practical hands on alternatives to the high cost of academy attendance, provided you have the maturity, confidence and focus to plunge right in!

The successful distance learner possesses high levels of the following traits:

• self confidence• resourcefulness

• self motivation• career focus

The vast majority of JKL graduates are successfully employed, some for nearly 25 years now! They were great candidates for distance learning, each one determined to attain a specific career goal.

Is a JKL diploma a recognized qualification?

Yes, upon successful completion of any of our diploma trade program, a graduate would be qualified to work in virtually any country in the world. Unlike some other trades, professional grooming has

Frequently Asked Questions

very little federal regulation at this time and therefore may be practiced by anyone.

Those who obtain professional training with a certified training institution such as JKL indicate to their peers and to their clientele a strong professional dedication.

After successful completion of our course you will become a JKL certified professional groomer, and may use the letters DPG after your name. 

After graduation a certification logo will be provided for use on your promotional materials and at your website. 

How long will it take me to complete a JKL program? 

Our diploma course has a six month maximum completion time, plus an additional six months granted, at no extra cost, to complete all practicum requirements.

Do you accept international students?

Yes, international and offshore applicants may enrol in our courses in their online formats. A working knowledge of basic English and writing skills is prerequisite. International orders may be made via PayPal or credit card. 

Who will correct me if I make a mistake while practicing? 

Although mistakes can and do happen from time

to time, (even to the seasoned professional), careful study and thorough comprehension of the program materials, will help ensure mistakes are, at worst, minimal and at best, nil.

Generally, our students comment that making a mistake is not usually a problem, but difficulty perfecting a specific procedure or technique may happen from time to time.

Pre and post educational member support is available toll free, online and via email. As well, our member network, which includes veteran JKL graduates, is a great resource for our 'groomers in training'. 

Are tools and equipment included in the program costs? 

No. Because we try to keep tuition costs for all our groomer training programs as low as possible, and because not all students require tools and equipment at the very same stage of their program of studies, we include no tools or equipment unless required by the student.

A link to a wholesale tools kit supplier is provided for those who wish to purchase their tools all at one time. We also provide a detailed name brand professional tools and equipment list and a wholesale suppliers list to help our students make the very best tool and equipment choices relevant to their individual needs.

What about grooming videos or DVDs?

Videos or DVDs are a great way to visually reinforce the learning process, although not

necessarily the most convenient or optimum learning tool as 'stand alone' trainers. It can be awkward to practice what you're learning while actually viewing them, (start-stop-start-stop), so multiple viewings before beginning practice are usually necessary to retain all the visual and verbal instructions.

However, videos or DVDs used to accompany a solid groomer training manual with plenty of still diagrams, illustrations and photographs can be an asset to the learning process.

Grooming videos or DVDs are included with our diploma multimedia format, and are available for purchase at any time to all JKL Members.

Do I need to have access to a computer to complete this course? 

Yes, at the end of each lesson, online testing must be successfully completed by all students.

As well, a comprehensive online memory exam must be completed prior to issuance of trade school diploma.

All students should have access to a computer and the internet in order to take advantage of all JKL member benefits.

For students enrolled in our multimedia or online formats of the course, an internet connection required to access course lessons online.

Tuitions

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Course Costs

Please see our current price list at the JKL website. You can order online at the following web link:

HUhttp://www.jklgrooming.com/appshort1b.html UH or email HUjoy@jklgrooming.comU

 

 

5BSchool Holidays

• Easter Weekend – Friday thru Monday

• Victoria Day – Friday thru Monday preceding May 25th

• Canada Day – July 1st • Labour Day – 1st Monday in

September • Canadian Thanksgiving – 2nd Friday

thru Monday in October • Remembrance Day – November

11th • Christmas week – December 24th –

January 2nd

(contact via email will be maintained during these holidays)

Regular Academy Hours

Monday thru Friday 10 am – 6 pm Pacific Time Closed Saturdays & Sundays

(email contact is recommended on weekends)

6BMember Services

Available ONLY to JKL students and grads, our extensive benefits package is a leader in the industry!

Lifetime support and membership is on a USE IT OR LOSE IT basis. In order to maintain active member status a student must visit the members area or participate in member activities at least once every three months.

• Start Up Info: o shop set up

what you'll need right away what can wait till you're

earning income o establishing your client base

where to go what to do who to contact

o tips for starting on a shoestring o grooming charts and diagrams o breed specific grooming

instructions • Tool & Equipment info:

o wholesale supplier referrals list o recommended brands list o clipper operation and maintenance o clipper blade chart o current equipment & product

comparisons o what's hot & what's not in the

industry • Marketing and Promotional Packages:

o business startup flyers o business cards o client referral incentives o appointment cards o groomer/client contracts o grooming release forms o next appointment cards o logo graphics

• Entry into Exclusive JKL Members Network:

o complete lifetime support via electronic and toll free contact directly with Joy

o private student/graduate forums o free customizable business

templates o JKL bulletin boards and groomer

chat room o subscription to "JKL BathTime

Buzz", our monthly e-newsletter o e-Pals Club, make friends with

other JKL students and grads in the industry.

JKL Training Academy PO Box 249, 604 – 1st Avenue Queen Charlotte, BC, CANADA V0T 1S0

 

 

 

 

7BJKL Practical Schools in Asia

Some time ago now, JKL partnered with PetPet Group to provide several JKL practical training schools in China. Our Diploma Grooming Course is being taught at our first school by JKL Certified

Instructors at IPTGA, (International Pet Therapy and Grooming Academy). Successful JKL graduates are already working at their chosen career in Hong Kong and other parts of China.

 

To learn more about our practical schools in Asia, please visit our partner website at HUPETPET GROUP - IPTGA U

 

 

 

 

8BLearning Aids Glance & Groom Charts & Posters

Laminated, double sided 8 1/2 x 11 breed specific grooming charts and wall posters with FULL COLOR breed and grooming detail photos. These learning aids are specifically designed for quick reference, either before or during a grooming session, and can conveniently rest on the actual table or be posted on the grooming room wall.

HUVisit the JKL Website to view our complete Glance & Groom seriesU