Grooming Skills Workshop

Grooming Skills Workshop

Make grooming less stressful—for both you and your dog! CIC’s Grooming Skills Workshop will introduce you to cooperative care: a training approach that teaches dogs to actively participate in their own grooming and handling. Instead of simply tolerating or avoiding nail trims, brushing, or ear cleaning, dogs learn to give consent-based signals—like offering a paw, resting their chin, or holding still—that let you know they’re ready. This builds trust, reduces stress, and creates a more positive experience for everyone involved. The Grooming Skills Workshop involves TRAINING your dog for grooming & care, it will NOT involve doing the grooming in the training session.

Led by CIC trainer Bethany Kratochvil, this one-hour workshop focuses on practical, positive training techniques you can start using right away. You’ll learn how to:

• Teach cooperative care skills that help your dog willingly engage in grooming

• Learn about the scratch pad and how to teach your dog to file their own nails

• Build your dog’s comfort and confidence with different tools

• Recognize subtle signs of stress and use Fear Free strategies to support your dog

• Practice techniques that can be adapted for every day life

After the workshop, enjoy an optional 30-minute Q&A with Bethany to get personalized guidance for your dog’s unique needs.

About the Trainer:
Bethany is a CATCH Certified Dog Trainer, Family Dog Mediator, Fear Free Certified Professional, and AKC Evaluator. With her own therapy dog, Pete, she knows the value of cooperative care in strengthening the human-animal bond and making everyday care a partnership rather than a struggle.

Pricing Options:

• Tier 1 – $60: Workshop only

• Tier 2 – $80: Workshop + Scratch Pad for your dog

• Tier 3 – $100: Workshop + Scratch Pad + 30-minute follow-up phone/video consult with Bethany*5

*Phone/Video consult can occur anytime after the workshop to give specific training advice for your dog after trying the training techniques learned at the workshop.

Help your dog feel safe, confident, and empowered during grooming—while giving yourself peace of mind knowing you’re building skills for a lifetime of care!

Dates

1 hour session + optional 30 minutes Q&A

Saturday, September 27th from 2:30pm to 3:30pm, plus 30 min Q&A until 4pm

Location

2300 Myrtle Ave, Suite 220

St. Paul, MN