Sage Pet Grooming Academy

06/28/2024

Nails, Ears, Eyes & Glands, OH MY!!

06/15/2024

A picture is worth a thousand words...image credit International Canine Behaviorists

01/11/2024

I just completed an amazing interview with a veterinarian friend who will share our time together on one of her episodes, and I will post that here as soon as it drops!

We spent a lot of time talking about how to sift (SIFT) through information online, how to research independently & how to search for education that is credible and science based.
Importantly, how to do all of this without losing sight of the fact that anecdotal evidence in a trade is of paramount importance to never simply disregard.
Licensed or not. 😉
We gave time to honoring the fact that listening to your gut instincts, filtering through your spiritual ethos, and to harness your inner caregiver/healer is so important at every turn when working with animals.

It’s not “woo” – it’s very real when you are working on nonverbal clients who have genuine needs that are rooted in medicine or science, and you have to draw from your current skill set and toolbox in order to best care for every situation at hand- on the fly.

We also talked about the role of education alongside consumerism habits when digesting information online – especially via social media.

To people who say my Certified Canine Esthetician course is complex and in-depth:
You are right; it is both of those things.
I feel it needs to be.
The material is not for everyone.
And that’s ok!♥️
I understand that social media doesn’t tend to generate a whole lot of deep reading, but I can’t simplify my course in an effort to appeal to absolutely everyone if it means that the quality of the content would ever become compromised.

I believe that from an educational standpoint deep learning happens through tapping into curiosity. I have found that the more we have to really pay attention to what it is that we’re learning, the more likely we are to retain it, to revisit the material with genuine attention, to ask additional questions in real time and in real life, and to eventually take what we have learned and distill it down into a work model that fits our own individual method and learning style.
THAT is the beautiful thing about learning.
It’s an entirely unique experience even if every single student gets the same exact material.

A good teacher will do whatever they can to get you mentally motivated and capable of enacting whatever it is you’ve learned from them- as long as you’re serious about learning what they’re teaching.

A fellow educator, podcaster and peer friend of mine says,
…”as consumers of information we have a role to play, of embracing a more nuanced point of view when we’re reading, listening or watching. We can learn to recognize complexity as a signal of credibility”…

Not everything should be in sips and simple bullet points.
Ask yourself how you want to approach your educational goals, stay open to a delightful metamorphosis of your aspirations and viewpoints, and ask yourself regularly who you want as teachers to follow along your path- those that speak to you as an individual.

12/31/2023

I am not affiliated with, nor do I have any insight or teaching investment into, the *estetician course being offered by the IAPEG.
**Please do not get myself or my course mixed up with what the IAPEG offers.**
My guide books for pet salon (a)esthetician work are Caring For the Canine Coat & Pet Salon Therapies, and my course is the Certified Canine Esthetician course.

04/12/2023

Become an NCMG in Columbus, Ohio!

NDGAA Workshop & Testing takes place at Hocking College in Columbus, Sunday, April 16th & Monday, April 17th. Doors open at 8am each day, with programs beginning at 8:30.

Register to Attend ➡️ https://bit.ly/ndgaa-oh

03/06/2023

****PLEASE READ THIS IN ITS ENTIRETY****BY PURCHASING, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AND ACKNOWLEDGE YOU HAVE READ ALL DETAILSThe FULLY VIRTUAL RECORDED 10+ hour long course will air via private access link through the Pawsitive Educational Traini...

03/04/2023

Our lovely business sponsor, Dennis Brooks of Sharp Edges, will be going live with free education! Tune in here (FB) on the main stage to learn all about equipment and how to maintain it!

01/26/2023

The demand for premium spa-quality services for pets is going through the WOOF!

According to Business Wire, spa services for pets dominated in 2021 and this category is expected to have the fastest annual growth of all the pet service categories this year. So if you haven't started offering premium spa services for your customers yet, don't wait any longer!

And if you aren't sure where to start - come out to this year's Tent Sale! Certified Canine Esthetician Christein Sertzel is hosting a special lunch and learn to help you provide Best In Show care to your clients.

Hit the link below to register for FREE!
*Registration required for entry*

https://forms.gle/GFZ5gr2REZYCeLym9

01/10/2023

Groomers, Are you ready for the Showseason Tent Sale, March 09, 2023? Free Seminar with Christein Pearson. Free Demos with Andis Educator, Diane Betelak. Free Food! Door Prizes! Show Specials and More! Located at the ShowSeason HQ at 4980 Hammermill Rd, Tucker, GA 30084 (only 25 mins from the Atlanta Show!) Groomer’s Mall, ShowSeason, Groomer Girls and Electric Cleaner will be there for some great show specials. You must register for this Free Event! To register and for more information, please follow the link https://tinyurl.com/ShowseasonTentSaleRegistration

Share this post and get an extra chance for door prizes!

08/13/2022

Groomer Nation Podcast produces podcasts relevant to the grooming industry

07/15/2022

05/18/2022

Hello all!
We’re hosting Triezenburg here at Sage Pet Grooming Academy on Sunday, July 24th!

Putting the call out in advance for demo dogs!

Amy will be grooming her mini in an Asian Fusion trim, but we’re seeking a Sporting breed (preferably an ESS or Golden, no Cockers or large gun dogs), and either a SLT or LLT in a full coat or a pet terrier trim or 50/50 pet strip.
Demo dogs mean free admission!
All demo dogs must be clean and fully prepped upon arrival.

I’ll have a formal class itinerary and sign up opps coming soon for both hands on and audit spots.

Thank you!

05/01/2022

Sunday, June 12th from 12-6
@
Sage Pet Grooming Academy,
8 East Hudson St
Mazomanie, WI 53560

We have an all groomer welcome pottery and sip event including a potluck style dinner.
Main entrée, appetizers and beverages provided as well as a bring your own dish to pass.

This event will be a casual groomer mingling meetup alongside discussing WPGA upcoming meeting and ed class opportunities for the calendar year.
Please RSVP via PM to the event as space is limited.
~$10 per seat

Ticket Link: https://checkout.square.site/buy/QLACROWEHHLVAGG6JACQ4ZW6

04/26/2022

The Academy will be proudly hosting Amy Triezenberg in June for an all day hands-on and audit skills class.
Class info & exact date TBA!

03/05/2022

Another great podcast chat about canine skin & coat and grooming mindfully!!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-pearson/id1451235635?i=1000547659272

‎Show The Traveling Groomers Podcast, Ep Chris Pearson - Jan 12, 2022

02/28/2022

10/04/2021

Sage Pet Grooming Academy in Mazomanie, WI will be accepting students both part time and full time after January 1st, 2022.
Our academy is both a full curriculum school training Groomers and Stylists at entry level, as well as a CEU/enrichment course school.
Sage Academy is one of only 6 nationally accredited grooming industry schools in the US, and is credentialed as a WPA PGC program institution.

We offer full hands on internship and career placement on site, and well as national level networking for quality employment placement.
This assured that our graduating Groomers and Stylists receive all of the skills that they need to hit the ground running, and employment placement that only keeps them moving forward.

Our revamped academy website will be live soon.
Course listings and information currently available upon private request.