Paw Prints – Spring 2023
What’s Waggin’: Spring 2023 Spring Shave Downs Training Puppies vs. Dogs: Why Pups Need a Special Reward Treat Setting and Maintaining Spatial Boundaries with Your Fur Buddy Grooming Basics with Wahl Animal Elite Educator Sue Watson Groomers Answered: What Would You Say To Someone Interested in Becoming a Pet Groomer? 6 Tips for Trimming A […]
What’s Waggin’ – Spring 2023
By Steven Appelbaum, ABC President & CEO Hi everyone, and welcome to another edition of What’s Waggin. A lot is happening at ABC, so let’s jump in. Service Dog Trainer Program. After much work and planning, ABC finally launched our Service Dog Training Program in October 2022. This program grew from numerous requests the school […]
ABC’s Latest AMP, CTP, DOP, GIP, VAP, SDT and ZAP Graduates
Congratulations to Our New ABC Certified Dog Trainers, Veterinary Assistants, Pet Groomers, Cat Trainers, Aquarium Maintenance Professionals, Zookeeper Assistants and Service Dog Trainers! August 16th, 2022 to April 5th, 2023 ABC Honor Roll Graduates Samantha,AdamsKayleen,AndersonChloe,AndersonNube,AvilaRachel,BakerElke,BarbaoAmanda,BartelSydney,BenedictHannah,BitarThomas,BortzVanessa,BostSarah,BoyerMarissa,BrezeeKelsey,Brigham Andrea,BuengenerChristina,ButtsMarley,CalvertKirstin,CarlsonCalandra,CarnevaleRosa,CarrilloGisselle,CatacoraTerah,ClarkYesenia,ClassAlyssa,ClayburnPaige ,CleaverKylie,ConcelmanKindell,ConwayRebekah,CookHayley,CookWendy CordarAshley CotterMichelle CoxLaura CrossCheryl DeLoretoSarah DempseyKrystal DiSorboKevin DuheThea EkisSabine EliasHajar ElidrissiBrandon EllisDanielle EricsonTaleasa FarisElizabeth FeltonKaitlyn FennemaEmma FergusonDhazalai Ferguson […]
Grooming Basics with Wahl Animal Elite Educator Sue Watson
Grooming can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding career paths in the world. One can fulfill their love for animals, creativity and helping others, while ensuring that your client’s pets is healthy, happy and beautiful. If this sounds like a life you are interested in, then welcome! You are joining a community full […]
Groomers Answered: What Would You Say To Someone Interested in Becoming a Pet Groomer?
Groomer’s Choice caught up with members of the dog grooming community and asked “What would you say to someone interested in becoming a pet groomer?” Here’s what they said: “Start at the bottom, learn and keep learning. And make sure you have a good team around you to help you keep growing and learning.” – […]
6 Tips for Trimming A Dog’s Nails
If you can hear a dog’s nail clicking on the floor, that is an excellent indication it is time for a nail trim. Dog’s nails should be clipped every two to six weeks depending on the dog’s breed and lifestyle. Here are six tips that will help make the nail grooming process as easy and […]
“Pick me, choose me, love me”–27 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog
Ready to welcome a furry, drooling, four-legged pal into your home? Awesome–you are in for so much fun! But before you shell out a small fortune for a purebred Corgi or a French Bulldog, consider rescuing a dog from your local animal shelter. Need convincing? Here are 27 reasons to adopt a shelter dog: […]
