Burned Out by Traditional Grooming Conferences?

Looking for a pet grooming conference that actually lets you experience every class — without racing from room to room or choosing one speaker over another?

Welcome to a different kind of gathering, created especially for pet grooming professionals who want to learn deeply, connect meaningfully, and recharge fully.

Set in the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest, this immersive conference brings everyone together for shared learning, inspiring education, and fun wellness experiences at a relaxing conference center designed to restore both body and mind.

This is where professional growth meets fresh air, community, and a whole new way to conference.

Join The Experience

🌿 Mental Health, Burnout, and the Art of Emotional Regulation
with Melissa Jepson

Grooming can be fast-paced, unpredictable, and overwhelming — even on a good day. Staying calm amid barking dogs, tight schedules, and high client expectations isn’t always easy. And while we’re often told to “leave our problems at the door,” real life doesn’t work that way.
In this powerful and practical session, Melissa will guide you through real-time coping strategies to help you regulate emotions and stay grounded — especially when everything around you feels chaotic.
You’ll learn how to:
Process stress as it happens
Build emotional resilience in and out of the salon
Apply self-care tools that actually work in real grooming environments
Navigate moments when things feel heavy or overwhelming
This class is tailored specifically to the challenges groomers face — because your mental health matters just as much as your technical skills.

🎨 An Afternoon of Color with Erin Huland

Dive into the art, science, and business of creative grooming with four hands-on, skill-building workshops:

✨ Workshop Lineup:

1. Color Theory & Creative Grooming
Learn what color theory is, why it matters, and how to apply it to create stunning designs on pets.

2. Pricing & Marketing Your Creative Grooms
Finally understand how to price based on time, skill, and products — plus how to confidently market your work and attract the right clients.

3. Coat Carving Techniques
Discover tools and salon-friendly methods to create coat carvings on a variety of coat types.

4. Airbrushing for 3D Effects
Master airbrush basics, ink types, creative techniques, and proper cleaning for professional results.

Perfect for groomers ready to level up their creativity and income.

Be Part of the Experience

🌱 The Holistic Pet Grooming System

with Mary Oquendo

This transformative workshop introduces a whole-business approach to grooming built on balance, intention, and sustainability.

You’ll explore five interconnected layers:

  • Pets

  • Clients

  • Staff

  • Environment

  • The Business

All supported by the pillars of mind, body, and joy.

Through real-world strategies and systems thinking, you’ll learn how to:

  • Reduce stress and overwhelm

  • Prevent burnout

  • Create a grooming business that supports both people and pets

  • Build long-term sustainability — not survival mode

This is holistic grooming for real life.

🚀 From Groomer to Owner: Are You Ready for What’s Next?

with Denise Heroux

For groomers feeling the pull toward ownership — and owners questioning their current direction — this intimate, honest session brings clarity before commitment.

You’ll walk through:

  • Defining your why and evaluating readiness

  • The real foundations of business ownership (legal, financial, operational)

  • Creating boundaries, policies, and systems that protect your peace

  • Leadership and communication skills for healthy teams

  • Knowing when to move forward — and when to realign

This isn’t about rushing into entrepreneurship.
It’s about building a business that supports the life you want — not just the work you do.

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❤️ Giving Back: Supporting the Pet Stylist Relief Fund

We’re proud to support the grooming community beyond the classroom.

20% of all ticket sales will be donated directly to the Pet Stylist Relief Fund, helping groomers in crisis receive emergency financial support when they need it most.

Your education helps lift the entire industry.

🌲 Learn. Heal. Create. Grow.

No overlapping classes.
No overwhelm.
Just meaningful education, real connection, and space to breathe.

April 12–13 | Pacific Northwest

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