A Career for the Animal Lover

South Carolina School of Dog Grooming

10611 Broad River Road

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_{Irmo, SC 29063}

Office: (803) 781-6598

Toll Free: 1-855-854-3380

Mobile: (803) 730-1904

Fax: (803) 781-0430

E-Mail: [email protected]

www.scschoolofdoggrooming.com

Kathleen N. White, R.N.

Owner /CEO

10/13 Web

Volume XXVII

A

Career

for the

Animal

Lover

Licensed by:

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.

Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

South Carolina School of Dog Grooming

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I would like to welcome you into the world of dog grooming. This is a profession that not only gives you personal satisfaction, but also gives you the opportunity to be on your own. Groomers are needed all over the world. There are many rewarding fields to enter. The pet industry offers pet shops, kennels, veterinarians, grooming shops, suppliers, mobile groomers, dog shows, and much more. If you love animals, make a career of working with them. Each day is new and exciting. Each dog has its own personality that you will get to know, and look forward to seeing in the future. Enclosed you will find information on the South Carolina School of Dog Grooming. Here are some great reasons to choose our school:

­ We are a hands-on school.

­ We have a large clientele of student dogs to groom.

­ You will groom approximately 90% of the 12 week course.

­ We have an easy going, laid back, stress free environment.

­ You are welcome to talk to some of our former students for recommendation.

­ We have a National Dog Groomer’s Association certified master groomer as our dedicated

instructor who is focused on your needs. The instructor is not required to “groom” and teach at the same time.

­ We ask you to please feel free to call us after you have graduated to ask questions.

­ You get to open your own business on paper so when you are ready to open a shop on your

own, you already know how.

­ We care about you, and your future.

We think that the key to our success and the success of our graduates is undeniably related to our main concept, which is to provide you with all the knowledge that it takes for quality grooming, and to open a profitable business that will give you a lifetime of happiness, or work for someone else in a profitable, and rewarding career. This is only the beginning, and the sky is the limit. It all depends on you.

Thank you and good luck in choosing your school,

Kathleen N. White, RN

Registration procedure and requirements:

1.

Read all enclosed information.

2.

Fill out application and return it to the school with a $200 application fee.

This holds your starting date, if accepted and payment arrangements can be made.

3.

Please bring proof of age. If you are not 18 years of age, you will need to bring a

parent or guardian.

4.

Please bring documentation that your tetanus shot is up to date.

5.

We reserve the right to refuse students at our discretion.

6.

You must have reading and writing abilities in English.

7.

Upon acceptance, balance is preferred within

15 to 30 days before starting date.

8.

Available financing/funding assistance is reviewed on

page 7 of this book. Financing/funding must be

secured before your acceptance into school.

9.

If you pay the balance in full before your class starts,

you will receive a $250 rebate.

Equipment and Supplies

Tool Kit

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Andis single speed clipper with #10 blade

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Assortment of 10 different blades

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1 Set snap-on combs

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Can of Clipper Cool

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1 Pair each 8” shears & thinning shears

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Comb

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Medium universal brush

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Quick Stop

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2 Styles toenail cutters

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Hemostats

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Ear Powder

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Smock

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Grooming Guide and

AKC Book

And More

A detailed list is available upon request.

Contents are subject to change.

Tool Kit Total $600

Prices and brands are subject to change. No refund on tools and equipment. * Left handed shears available at additional cost.

Classes Offered

Extensive Grooming Course Plus

Summary of important points and items covered:

þ Dedicated Certified Master Groomer as instructor

þ Focus on pet shop quality haircuts

þ AKC breeds, haircuts, histories and standards reviewed

þ Proper bathing, blow drying and hand fluffing

þ Shop and equipment maintenance

þ Hand scissoring and snap-on comb techniques

þ Speed grooming techniques

þ Proper toenail clipping, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, mat removal, etc.

þ You will groom 50 to 100 dogs (or possibly more) in class depending on your ability and availability

þ Receive a certificate of completion

þ Receive an application for the National Dog Groomer’s Association of America (NDGAA)

þ Plus much more!

Tuition: $4000*

*Tools not included. If you have tools, you do not have to buy ours. Add application fee, supply fee and tool kit (if needed) for total. Prices are subject to change.

Fees for Extensive Grooming Course

Supply Fee

Application Fee

Tools (if needed)

Tuition

$ 200.00

200.00

600.00

4000.00

Total

$ 5000.00*

* Prices/fees are subject to change.

If you attend a grooming seminar, it is at your expense, but time can be counted as class time.

Method of Payment:

• Cash, check, Mastercard or VISA.

• Financing/funding assistance information available on page 7.

• All financing/funding must be secured and approved prior to acceptance into school.

Sandra Renew, NCMG (L) with Donna Frew, Student in Classroom

Grading System

Credits

Student Complaints

Cancellation and Refund Policy

­ AKC Group Tests

Grading Percentages:

A 95 - 100 B 81 - 94

C 75 - 80 (Need more than 12 Weeks) D 70 - 74 (Failing, no certificate) F Below 70 (No certificate)

All grooming schools in the USA are private organizations. The procedures of each school vary. Therefore, credits can not be transferred from school to school.

Any complaint or grievance from the student should be dealt with in an adult manner, where both parties are in agreement with the solution. If a solution can not be reached, the matter should be presented to the school in writing. Student also has the option to contact the SC Commission on Higher Education at (803) 737-2260 regarding any complaints.

Students may cancel this agreement, without penalty, within three (3) days from the date on which the enrollment agreement is signed. Thereafter, but prior to commencement of classes, the school will retain a one hundred dollar ($100.00), non-refundable fee. After classes begin, during the first sixty percent (60%) of the program. the school will refund a pro-rated portion of tuition for the time the student actually attended, less $100.00 dollars. Thereafter, the school will charge for the entire course. Refunds will be made within forty (40) days after the effective date of termination if a written request for refund is received.

þ Students are not required to attend school on Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Week, New Year’s Week or during major grooming seminars. (Holiday dates available upon request)

þ If you attend a grooming seminar, the time can be counted as class time but the seminar will be at your expense.

þ We keep a record of all vets, grooming shops, pet stores and kennels seeking professional groomers. We will assist you in every way available to us in job placement. The demand for dog groomers is high, but we cannot guarantee job placement.

þ This is a “working” shop atmosphere so you will be required to do “chores” as you would in a shop you work in.

þ The maximum number of students per class is 5.

þ We have a small library available for student knowledge and research.

þ Sorry, no night or weekend classes offered.

Other Information

Progress will be reported daily by review of dogs groomed with instructor, weekly by AKC Group Tests (7 total) and final “General Health” exam.

Rules and Regulations

Conditions for Dismissal (Expulsion)

Re-entry / Re-admission Policy

1. Personal appearance should project a professional image at all times. 2. Children will not be allowed in the work area.

3. Visitors are not allowed during school hours unless approved by instructor or owner. 4. Telephones are for school use only.

5. Products and equipment in the school may not be loaned or borrowed. You have your

equipment and are responsible for it. (The school holds no responsibility for fire, theft or vandalism.)

6. Everyone will be expected to work in accordance with school agreements. Any deviations from normal class schedule will need approval by the instructor or owner.

7. If you are going to be late, you must notify the school by phone. (See conditions for dismissal.) 8. If you are going to be absent, notification must be made as soon as possible.

9. Your work area will be cleaned daily. To include: the cleaning of your table, blades, floor, etc. In general, your work area should be left in a condition that would start you in a clean environment every morning.

10. Foul language is inexcusable.

11. If you injure a dog and it requires treatment by a vet, you will be held responsible for that bill.

12. The S.C. School of Dog Grooming is NOT responsible for injury to a student during course of training. (Please refer to student contract included in this brochure.)

1. Excessive absenteeism. (More than 10% of School Days attended). It is mandatory to be here daily unless a doctor’s excuse is brought on return. The required number of hours for the course must be completed. Tardiness will not be tolerated.

2. Two full days of being absent without contacting the school.

3. Hatefulness, poor attitude or roughness of any kind toward the dogs, other students, owner or staff.

4. Insubordination to instructors, owner or fellow students.

5. If the instructor sees the efforts of the student are not up to full potential.

6. Grade level must be at or above the average of 80. (Counseling is available for students with C average or lower. Extra classes will be pro-rated.)

7. Malicious behavior and/or gossip.

8. Drug use or alcohol intoxication.

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A student will be allowed to re-enter or be re-admitted to the school if they left in good standing. This means the student was not dismissed or expelled (refer to Dismissal Policy). Some of the reasons a student may leave school and return in good standing are as follows: illness, illness or death of an immediate family member, work related issues or military deployment.

If a student chooses not to request or is not eligible for a refund and returns to school within 12 weeks of exit, the student will be allowed to begin classes where they left off after paying a $250 re-entry/re-admission fee. If a refund is issued, the student will be required to pay a re-entry/ re-admission fee of $250 and $300 per week times the number of weeks required to complete the required hours.

If re-entry/re-admission is in more than 12 weeks from exiting the course, the student will be required to pay the full amount.

Instructor

Certificate of Completion

Facilities

Directions

Sandra Renew is our dedicated instructor for the Extensive Grooming Course Plus Course. She is there for you exclusively.

Sandra began her career in animal health care over 20 years ago. She began as a

Veterinarian Technician and soon was trained to do grooming, laboratory tests, kennel work as well as assist in surgery. Sandra is a certified nutritional advisor, certified for radiation safety and canine CPR.

Sandra came to the S.C. School of Dog Grooming in 2002 to receive her certificate. She did so well, we hired her as our Professional Groomer. After approximately one year, Sandra was promoted to the Instructor position. In July of 2004, she received the designation as Certified Master Groomer by the National Dog Association of America (NDGAA). She attends major grooming seminars to continue to increase her knowledge base of the most up-to-date grooming techniques.

A certificate will be given upon completion of your course. This is not a certification by the state. It is a certificate of completion from the S.C. School of Dog Grooming. At present, no licensure is required in the state of South Carolina. You must check the requirements of your state if you are outside of South Carolina.

We have approximately 4,000 square feet available in both a log home structure and a modular office that has been combined. It includes a reception area, pet holding areas, drying rooms, bathing areas, lounge, classrooms, professional grooming area, storage and owner’s office.

From Columbia:

Go I-26 toward Spartanburg taking exit 101-A (Hwy.76-176) onto Broad River Road toward Ballentine/Whiterock.

Then in 2.8 miles and before the traffic light where Hwys. 76 and 176 split you will find us on the left at 10611 Broad River Rd. in the Log Structure with a green roof.

Call for directions from other areas or check MapQuest on the internet.

School

Broad _River Rd.

Financing and Funding Information

There are a variety of options available for financing or funding opportunities.

Listed below are the options for which the school has been approved, or has an

existing relationship with.

1) The S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department works with South Carolinians who want to work, but are hindered by a physical or mental disability to prepare for, achieve and maintain competitive employment. To see if you would qualify for this program you would need to contact your local area office. To find where the local area office is located, call

1-800-832-7526, e-mail: or check their website at . You will be evaluated by a Rehabilitation Specialist to determine your eligibility. If you are not a South Carolina resident, it may be possible for us to become an authorized provider for your state. Contact your state’s Vocational Rehabilitation office and have them contact us or give us a call and we will contact them.

2) The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) was signed by President Clinton in 1998 to reform the nation’s job training system. WIA assists dislocated and/or minimally trained individuals who are unable to get assistance from other sources. WIA works in cooperation with many other agencies including, but not limited to the local school districts, county social workers, the state vocational rehabilitation agency and the state Employment Security Commission. You should contact the “One Stop” office in your area/state to determine if you would qualify. For more information go to or call the local Vocational Rehabilitation office and they may be able to direct you, or many times they are in the same office. If you are in S.C., go to . If you are in another state, go to or

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3) PASS Plan through Social Security allows a person with a disability to set aside otherwise countable income and/or resources for a specific period of time in order to achieve a work goal. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors would be able to assist you with this also. More information is available at or .

4) The Department of Veterans Affairs will assist National Guardsmen, or Reserve in active units, Veterans with a minimum of 2 years of service with an honorable discharge, or dependents of 100% disabled or deceased veterans. For further information contact your local Department of Veteran Affairs office, or go to .

5) Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts or MyCAA Program is now offered by the Department of Defense and will provide up to $6,000 for training in a portable career to military spouses. You must be the spouse of an active duty or activated Guard or Reserve member. For information go to or call 1-800-342-9647.

Any questions, call Kathleen White at 803-781-6598 or 855-854-3380.

[email protected] www.scvrd.net/ www.workforce.org/ www.sces.org www.servicelocator.org www.careeronestop.org www.socialsecurity.gov www.passplan.org/ www.gibill.va.gov http://www.militaryonesource.com/

Return Application to: 10611 Broad River Road • Irmo, South Carolina 29063 • (803) 781-6598

SC School of Dog Grooming

Application for Admission

If application fee is included with this application, we will hold your space in the class desired if it is not already full. If you pay for your class in full upfront, you will receive a $250.00 rebate.

The application fee is totally refundable up to 3 (three) days after you have registered for class. After 3 (three) days, $100.00 will be retained by the school.

Name (print)

Address

City

Zip code

Home phone # ( )

Business phone # ( )

Cell phone # ( )

E-mail address

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ate of Birth

US Citizen

Veteran

Social security #

In case of an emergency, notify

Busines phone # (

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Cell phone # ( )

Present occupation

Number of years

Why did you choose our school?

What interests you about dog grooming?

How did you hear about our school?

Date tetanus shot received? Bring proof to first day of class.

What is your goal upon completion?

Applicant’s signature

_Date

Shears requested: Right handed Left handed

Smock included in tool kit (one size fits all).

Which class date do you want for the

Extensive Plus Course

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If accepted, do you have your financing arranged?

State

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South Carolina School of Dog Grooming

10611 Broad River Road ¶ _{Irmo, SC 29063}

Student Contract

This agreement, made and entered into this ______ day of _______, 20____ between South Carolina School of Dog Grooming (hereafter known as “School”) and _______________________________, (hereafter known as “Student”). Address: __________________________________ City: ________________________ State: _______ Zip: _________ Home Phone: _______________________ Cell Phone:_______________________

Witnesseth

Whereas, Student has applied for enrollment as a student in School for the course of instruction; and therefore in consideration of the mutual covenants incurred contained, the parties agree as follows:

(ONE)

School hereby accepts and enrolls Student for the course of instruction in

Extensive Grooming Course Plus (360 hours) TUITION: $4000.00

With the first class commencing on ___________, 20____ and the last day anticipated on ___________, 20___. (TWO)

The cost incurred by the Student to complete training:

In witness whereof the parties have hereunto affixed their hands and seals this __________ day of ___________, 20____.

Do not sign this contract before you read it. You should retain a copy of this contract you signed. Keep it to protect your legal rights. This contract becomes binding at the time of acceptance by the School representative.

Student Date Person Financially Responsible (if other than “Student”) Date

Extensive Plus Application Fee $ 200.00 Supply Fee 200.00 Tool Kit 600.00 Tuition 4000.00 Total $ ________

Dismissal/Termination: School reserves the right to terminate enrollment of Student for the following: being absent without contacting the School for two full days, excessive absenteeism, habitual tardiness, hatefulness, poor attitude, roughness to the dogs, insubordination to the instructors, owner or fellow students, efforts of Student not up to full potential, grade levels below 80, malicious behavior/gossip or if the School discovers a medical or physical condition not disclosed on the application.

Refund of the tuition shall be made only on the following basis:

(A) All monies paid by the Student shall be refunded if requested three (3) days after the execution of this agreement. (B) Student may cancel this agreement after more than three days from the date hereof and at any time prior to the scheduled date of commencement of classes, in which event Student will be entitled to a refund of all monies paid with the exception of $100.00 dollars of the application fee.

(C) After classes begin, during the first 60% of the program, the School will refund a pro-rata portion of tuition for the time the Student actually attended, less $100.00 dollars. Thereafter, the School will charge for the entire course.

(D) Refunds will be made within 40 days after the effective date of termination provided a written request is received.

(THREE)

The Student further agrees as follows:

(A) Has received a copy of the School catalog and Student Contract.

(B) Has full knowledge that the School makes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another school. (C) That the services provided by the School consist of a course of training and education and no employment is offered or guaranteed to the Student.

(D) Agrees as a covanant not to compete in any way, shape or form in a school of dog grooming within 200 miles of a School’s location.

(E) The School will assume no liability for injury or welfare of the Student while attending School.

(F) Every Student understands that he/she will be evaluated for one week and will be subject to the refund policy.

(G) Every Student understands that he/she will be financially responsible for any injury inflicted to a dog during their training. (H) If financing/funding is obtained from an outside agency (i.e. Voc. Rehab., W.I.A.) and for any reason they would default on payment as agreed, then student would be held responsible for any remaining balance.

Payment(s) Received $________ on __/___/___ $ ________ on __/___/___ Eligible for Pre-payment discount of $250.00? ______ Yes ______ No

Financing/funding obtained through:

__________________________________________ (See separate financing/funding agreement)

If you love animals, make a career of working with them every day.

Each dog has its own personality that you will get to know and look

forward to seeing in the future.

Working for yourself is rewarding, even if someone else owns the

shop. Work will be a pleasure.

This is a hands on school. You will groom approximately 90% of

the 12 week course. You will be working in a clean, relaxing grooming

shop atmosphere.

This is truly the beginning and the sky is the limit. It all depends

on you.

Ask yourself what your goal is. When I leave school, will I be able

to open a successful business that will be profitable and stand up

to the stress and competition of the expanding field of the

professional world of dog grooming? One that will stand the test

of time earning an income and profit? Of course you will!

When you leave the South Carolina School of Dog Grooming,

upon the completion of the Extensive Course Plus, you will have

the knowledge to open a successful, profitable business and not

just work for someone else, if you desire.

We feel we have the most in-depth and

comprehensive educational program that

you can get for any price.

_{Kathleen N. White}

Owner/Operator