The Pet Parent Playbook: Mastering Coat Care, Home Grooming, and Salon Success!
The Pet Parent Playbook is designed to take the stress out of grooming and help pet parents keep their furry friends healthy, clean, and comfortable between professional visits.
Key topics include:
- Coat Care Fundamentals: Understanding your pet’s specific coat type, shedding cycles, and essential skin health.
- At-Home Maintenance: Easy techniques for brushing, mat prevention, safe nail trimming, and bath-time best practices.
- Equipment & Tools: How to choose and safely use the right brushes, combs, and products for home care. Salon Success: How to prepare your pet for professional appointments to reduce anxiety, plus tips for working effectively with your groomer.
August
19
Wednesday,
August 19, 2026
9:00am | 12:00pm | 5:00pm
Central Standard Time
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Session 1: 7:00AM PT | 8:00AM MT | 9:00AM CT | 10:00AM ET
Session 2: 10:00AM PT | 11:00AM MT | 12:00PM CT | 1:00PM ET
Session 3: 3:00PM PT | 4:00PM MT | 5:00PM CT | 6:00PM ET
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Rachel Colant is a second-generation dog groomer with over 15 years of professional grooming experience and serves as Director of Operations at Groom Curriculum. She oversees the organization’s operations, online education programs, and instructor recruitment while helping expand access to standardized grooming education nationwide.
An international seminar speaker and educator, Rachel is passionate about helping pet owners and grooming professionals better understand coat care, animal welfare, and thoughtful grooming practices. Through her teaching, she strives to make grooming approachable, practical, and enjoyable while strengthening the relationship between people and their pets.