Advanced Skills for a Full Body Groom

 "Advanced Skills for a Full Body Groom and Grooming for Conformation Shows with Jessica Chonko"

Sunday, February 15th, 2025 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

Fosters Training Center- 1080 White Road, Antioch IL  60002

8 Working Spots available - $65 NCNC Member; $75 Non-Member

12 Auditing Spots available - $40 NCNC Member; $50 Non-Member

NCNC Members EARLY REGISTRATION from Jan 2 - Jan 5.  Registration open to Non-NCNC Members on Jan 6th.

Who is this for?  Anyone who would like to learn how to fully groom their dog at home.  For anyone interested in conformation showing, how to groom and prep for a dog show.

Topics will include: 

• Determine outline and overall shape
• Full body trimming: head, chest, feathers, torso, hocks, pants and tail
• How to deal with a wavy coat
• How to dry for show purposes
• How to fluff and get ring ready
• Recommended products and tools

What to bring and what to expect for Working Spots:

• All dogs in working spots need to be secured on a grooming table while participating. Participants must bring a grooming table, tools, water bowl and treats. 
• Kennels on site are available for our use, if dogs want to take a break and rest in kennels.
• Dogs need to be freshly bathed and thoroughly combed out.
• Set up from 1:00 - 1:30, clean up from 4:30-5:00.  Instruction will start promptly at 1:30.

Note: This event is not suitable for in season bitches.