Intergroom Downloadable PDF Catalog

Thinning Shear Magic (Tricks of the Trade)
by Pam Lauritzen & Vero DaSylva - Sponsored by 44/20 Shears and International Society of Canine Cosmetologists
Confused or don’t know how to get the best use out of your thinning shears? In this lively presentation, Vero and Pam will
show you simple and innovative ways that thinning shears can be used to improve the quality of your pet trims. From removing
clipper marks to smoothing out scissored trims, Vero and Pam will share simple but effective thinning shear tips and secrets as
they perform their thinning shear magic.
West Highland White Terrier Head
Dawn Martin
Dawn will share her special secret grooming technique for creating that perfect round Westie head. She will show and explain
simple techniques for getting that perfect Westie head and expression even with dogs of soft or silky coat.
Easy maintenance trimming will be discussed and demonstrated for making shorter leg furnishings and skirt. She can help
you make pet grooming of this terrier a snap!
This new program is offered twice – Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
How Money Works
Presented by Bernard J. Reitman and Linda Kay
Interactive workshop to explore how any groomer can use his or her current grooming skills to enhance their financial security,
both now and into the grooming future. In today’s survival mode it is often difficult to think ahead. Most people spend more
time planning a vacation than their financial future. This workshop and accompanying handouts offer knowledge, encouragement
and coaching that will give groomers a chance to explore the obstacles that are inhibiting effective financial planning. Each
workshop will offer a valuable informational overview, as well as guiding each individual through their workbook and future homework!
Plan now to attend a session and develop your very own decisive plan to move forward. The motivated, attentive attendee
will acquire the skills to achieve minimal standards of financial success NOW, as well as future growth and accountability for
achieving short and long term goals and strategies. Knowledge and planning gained through this workshop can act as a veritable
GPS for your financial future as well as for other future goals and desires.
Speakers & Judges
Diane Betelak
Diane Betelak is a Nationally Certified Master Groomer and has owned Heads and Tails Professional Dog Grooming, Inc.
in Liverpool, NY since 1982. Officially retired from her many years of active competition, Diane is an International
Grooming Consultant for The Andis Company. She has shown Standard Poodles in conformation and agility since 1987.
Dave Campanella
Dave has been with Best Shot Pet Products for 10 years and is the company’s sales & marketing manager. Dave’s experience
in the grooming industry spans 20 years from co-owning and managing a grooming salon and do-it-yourself petwash
with his wife Tracy, designing and marketing grooming equipment, knowing the company’s founder and working with
company president Mike Gallagher. He has been a sales and marketing professional for well over 27 years with an extensive
background in consumer product sales, advertising and product development.
Carlos Carrizo
Carlos Carrizo, co-owner of Alta Grooming in Upland, California, specializes in artistic techniques that will remind you why
you began grooming in the first place! Any groomer can benefit from exposure to his easy-to-implement and time-saving
methods that yield beautiful results every time. A dog enthusiast from an early age, Carlos worked as a veterinary assistant
and groomer while attending the Universidad Nacional de San Juan. Later, Carlos owned and managed a grooming
salon in Argentina; while he traveled the dog show circuit as an AKC certified Professional Handler. In that career, he has
shown multiple Best In Show winners. In 1999, he immigrated to the United States. Presently, he and his wife, along with
a staff of fourteen groomers, make sixty to seventy dogs each day look wonderful. The skills and techniques he teaches
include hand stripping terriers, show grooming sporting dogs, and grooming all breeds to standard.
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