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Setting the Legs and Body Length on an Older Toy DogAward winning Pet Stylist, Courtney Ramstack, show you how to quickly set the body pattern on a smaller, geriatric dog. |
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Showcase Salon: Bridgeview Grooming SalonBridgeview's mission is to provide the highest quality veterinary medical care and grooming salon services in a friendly, relaxed setting. They sincerely care about owners and their pets! That is what Bridgeview Animal Hospital and Bridgeview Grooming Salon is all about. Join Courtney Ramstack, the director of the grooming department, as she personally shows you through this well-designed grooming facility. This 2000 square foot salon imparts an uncluttered 'spa' atmosphere. It was designed to be bright and airy. The styling area has room for 6 styling stations. The bathing area boasts three tubs at various heights. The abundance of holding spaces for the pets allow the Bridgeview's grooming department to streamline their day to maximize productivity in a relaxed, caring manner. |
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Grooming the Doodle in a Highly Stylized TrimDoodles seem to be every where. They come in a wide variety of sizes, coat types, and colors. There is no breed standard so we get to make up the trim as we go along. In this session, Courtney Ramstack leads you through a highly stylized trim on a large Doodle. The trim is stylish, yet easy for the owner to maintain at home. The haircut is fun, bringing out the best features of the dog. Courtney takes you through the trim, step-by-step. As she trims Opal, she shares with you tips like; "feel the dog - get your hands in there", "use your clipper like a paint brush," and "use vantage points." |
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Bridgeview's mission is to provide the highest quality veterinary medical care and grooming salon services in a friendly, relaxed setting. They sincerely care about owners and their pets! That is what Bridgeview Animal Hospital and Bridgeview Grooming Salon is all about. Join Courtney Ramstack, the director of the grooming department, as she personally shows you through this well-designed grooming facility. This 2000 square foot salon imparts an uncluttered 'spa' atmosphere. It was designed to be bright and airy. The styling area has room for 6 styling stations. The bathing area boasts three tubs at various heights. The abundance of holding spaces for the pets allow the Bridgeview's grooming department to streamline their day to maximize productivity in a relaxed, caring manner.
In this video you will learn:
- How to get a "spa" feel in the salon
- How to maximize productivity levels with strategic appointment setting procedures
- How to track over 30 dogs through the bathing process
- Why they allow clients to stay with their pets, if requested
- Unique options for electrical outlets
Approximate running time: 15 minutes
Make sure you allow the video to pre-load a few minutes prior to viewing for uninterrupted play.
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Courtney Ramstack
Courtney Ramstack began her career in 1998. She started as a bather and dog trainer. In just two years, she was managing a grooming salon. In 2000, Courtney attended a corporate training program conducted by The Paragon School of Pet Grooming. Upon succes Read Full Bio
Courtney Ramstack began her career in 1998. She started as a bather and dog trainer. In just two years, she was managing a grooming salon. In 2000, Courtney attended a corporate training program conducted by The Paragon School of Pet Grooming. Upon successful completion of that course, she became an endorsed Salon Training Director for a major corporation.
Over the next 10 years, she held numerous grooming academies. During that time, Courtney managed three different high volume locations and trained over 150 students. Some of her students went on to become competition level stylists.
Courtney entered the professional pet grooming arena in 2000. She had many wins and placements over the years. Her specialties were Poodles, Bichons, and mixed breed styling. The highlight of her competition career was winning Best in Show plus Best in Class with her poodle in 2002.
In 2007, she became Certified Master Groomer with IPG. She's currently working on achieving dual master stylist status with the National Dog Groomers Association of America.
In 2010 she joined Bridgeview Grooming Salon in Fishers, Indiana. Under Courtney's guidance, it has been highly successful. She works beside her team on a daily basis. Many of her teammates are award winning stylists.