L'Art au Poil are the only ones in North America to offer a behavioral grooming certification TCAP as well as a Zoocosmetology certification ZAP ranging from understanding the biology of the skin and coat, through knowledge of breed specific dermatological care to the creation of natural cosmetics for animals and humans. We offer practical training in animal behavior with various species CAP. We also offer corporate consulting, private coaching, natural cosmetic formulation services, and customized training for dog trainers and Medical Training veterinarians.
L'Art au Poil and its professionals dedicate their artisan groomer-stylists careers entirely to instructing. In addition to their skills and knowledge in grooming and behaviour, the Art au Poil professionals have multiple skills in education, teaching, communication, psychology, coaching, and business management. L'Art au Poil accepts no more than 1-2 dogs per student per day, allowing for very personalized attention as part of a training program that is mostly focused on practical application (95%) and versatile work.
Our program is based on products and skills related to each animal’s dermatological reality.
Our school advocates for the use of modern equipment within an ergonomic and strategic work environment that is in harmony with the animals’ and groomers’ well-being.
Our training program is designed to allow professionals to gradually update themselves with modern practices and techniques and thus offer a refinement in grooming and animal behavior. To go from a generalist groomer to a specialized artisan-stylist groomer. Who says specialized, says indispensable; who says indispensable, says unmatched; and who says unmatched, says almost no COMPETITION. A structured, professional and modern work methodology.
L'Art au Poil offers a professional grooming training program based on the latest research in the field, which covers both the handling of scissors and the types of products best suited to the coat of each breed, while offering a rigorous behavioral approach in addition to a therapeutic approach via hydrotherapy.
By following our training program, our students learn to perfect the art of grooming, to start their business with good entrepreneurial tools, to develop an ergonomic salon where it is pleasant to be for both the groomer and the animal.
Our training program includes illustrated notes in English that are provided to students with each method taught. Our aim is to transmit all our knowledge of artisan stylist-grooming with passion and professionalism.