Entrance Requirements
Entrance Requirements
- A minimum 17 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency
- Must Pass Wonderlic Ability To Benefit Test with a cut score of 14
Qualifications for Success
- Have a true affection for dogs and want to work with them every day.
- Be willing and able to work a long and physically demanding day.
- Have patience, enabling you to cope with a wide variety of canine dispositions without losing your temper.
- Be able to accept criticism, learn from criticism and evaluate your own work in order to keep your standards high.
- Be able to interact with clients who are dealing with a cherished pet.
Re-Entrance
Re-entrance to the school for any reason will be at the discretion of the Director, and subject to course requirements.
Class Size and Facilities
The school has the capacity to teach ten students at any one time. The average teacher to student ratio is 6:1. The school is complete with lounge area and kitchen for those students wishing to bring their lunch. Students will work with the most up–to–date equipment and supplies available to us. This includes hydraulic tables and stand dryers as well as high velocity dryers. The school has three bathing areas, a drying area, customer entrance with pet supplies, office and grooming area. It is clean, modern and well kept.
Housing
The school is not equipped to offer housing to students, however, we are in close proximity (5 to 10 minutes) to various hotels and motels. We also often have information on rooms to rent for students.