Not only does Jodi Murphy produce mobile grooming DVD's but her Instructional Series includes DVD titles to help every groomer become the best groomer they can be. Here are some of the available titles and new ones are being added regularly:

Jodi Murphy is a Master Pet Stylist and National Grooming Consultant for the Andis Clipper company. She is a multiple Best In Show and Best All Around competitor and past member of Groom Team USA for four years finishing in the top four placements on the team. Jodi was an International medalist winning a gold and bronze medal in Barcelona, Spain in 2004 and a gold medal in Milan, Italy in 2007 competing among 13 countries of world renown groomers. In 2005 and 2006 she was awarded Best American Groomer. Even more impressive Jodi has been a successful mobile groomer since 1997. She has bought and sold multiple vans over the years and established 3 businesses in 3 completely differently areas of the United States. With her success she quickly became a well-known and respected speaker in the pet grooming industry and her Mobile Grooming Success seminars have been presented all over the country. Now you can own on 2 DVD's all of the same valuable information from her Mobile Grooming Success seminars. Mobile Grooming Part I covers the business end and Mobile Grooming Part II covers a day in the spa. To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity click here.

Both Paragon Distance Learning Programs, Career Edition & Salon Mentoring Edition, are the most complete and comprehensive correspondence courses developed for the pet grooming industry. It represents the culmination over 30 years of real-world experience from master stylist Melissa Verplank and her team of exceptional pet groomers and trainers. The foundation of the Paragon Distance Learning Programs is the award winning books, Notes From the Grooming Table and Theory of Five, written by Melissa Verplank. With almost 500 pages of information and diagrams, these manuals are organized in an easy-to-understand format covering all aspects of professional pet grooming in detail. Notes From the Grooming Table has become the "Bible" of the pet grooming industry. That’s why successful pet groomers and stylists use Notes From the Grooming Table combined with its sister book, Theory of Five to establish successful grooming techniques in the shortest time possible.

The Distance Learning Career Program: is designed to fit the needs of highly motivated and confident individuals who have access to practice pets outside of the Paragon training center. Focus is on assisting students to become comfortable with pets, equipment and techniques necessary to become competent in a professional grooming setting. Students gather valuable, self-mentoring information that will allow them to achieve their professional goals with time and practice. Students concentrate on basic pet grooming of dogs including brushing, combing, clipping nails, cleaning ears, bathing, drying techniques, clipper and scissor finishing techniques as well as proper pattern setting for various breeds. Emphasis is placed on perfecting grooming skills while concentrating on proper breed profile, increasing speed, efficiency and developing maximum grooming potential. It is a comprehensive instructional package created to help you start a career as a professional pet groomer. The training focuses on a total of six text books to give you a systematic education on pet handling, official AKC breed standard information, canine terminology and pet grooming techniques. Complementing the text books is the Paragon Pet Styling DVD Series. Ms. Verplank and the Paragon Training Team of Certified Master Groomers and contest winning stylists will clearly show you how to execute the techniques outlined in Notes From the Grooming Table using a wide variety of pets in this DVD set. Included with your programs are the Paragon Workbooks that will guide you step-by step through each level of training. This 3 part course can be completed in as little as 6 weeks or you can study at your own pace for up to 18 months for the three part course. The Paragon Pet Grooming Workbook will systematically guide you through the entire program at the pace you choose for yourself. Upon successful completion, you will have the knowledge necessary to begin grooming pets as a professional pet groomer. Click here learn more.

The Salon Mentoring Program: is designed for the busy salon owner. Melissa created this program to give salon owners a comprehensive system to help train employees using the best teaching methods and tools. The program is designed to let you, the salon owner have a highly organized and logical training system to instruct your employees. This system, The Paragon Pet Styling System gives you the books, study guides and DVD’s to quickly teach, test and monitor your employees progress. More importantly it gives you a complete library of the best available information today. The mentoring program is based on all of Melissa’s knowledge and expertise from training thousands of groomers and competitive stylists. Click here learn more.

As Canada's first correspondence only Diploma Trade Programs of professional grooming, our self-study programs have been successfully providing valuable career training since 1980.  All JKL registrants enjoy complete pre and post graduate educational support, exclusive online access to student/graduate forums, electronic lesson/test supervision, promotional and marketing benefits as well as our 19 years of experience offering affordable and accessible career training. Please visit our website.

Nash Academy of Animal Arts

Since it's inception in 1979, The Nash Academy has taken pride in being the trendsetter in Dog Grooming and Styling Education. Please visit our web site.

Groomadog Professional Correspondence Course and Onsite School Too!

Learn to groom dogs! At home? Yes, it can be done. This home study correspondence course is licensed by The Commission on Higher Education. Don't settle for less! Our course has been written by a National Certified Master Groomer that has owned and operated one of the largest dog grooming schools on the East coast, trained hundreds of people how to grooming and even how to set up their business. We also have an onsite school in Ridgeway, SC. Please visit our website.

The Reality Pet Grooming Home Study Series is designed to teach you how to actually achieve a beautiful, professional result using my trade secrets and techniques I've developed over the last 28 years in easy to understand, "this is how you do this dialog" as I show you exactly how to sculpt your dog with scissors, blades and guards instructions. These dogs are all in short, easy to maintain, breed pattern with emphasis on blending and "no lines" grooming with beautifully scissored cylindrical legs to give that show dog appearance. The best basic step-by-step easy to understand DVD's on the market! These DVDs will show you how to CORRECTLY groom and blend these breeds in short, everyday, manageable trims for real dogs with a life that is easy for owners to care for while still looking like the breed they are! Learn one breed well or learn them all well and start your own grooming business! Please visit our web site for more information.

SmartPets International Grooming School

The UK's leading school est 1990. 1:1 training by Nichola Moore L.C.G.I. One of a handful of City & Guilds European Mastercraftsman and Higher Diploma Qualified Groomers. For full courses details visit www.smartpetsgroomingschool.co.uk or www.internationalanimalcarecollege.com   6/7/10

#1 Grooming Business Book
Helping Groomers to Own Their First Business or Expand an Existing One

The most advanced book in the industry worldwide is also the most advanced learning experience for new or advanced grooming business owners. In 5 days with a small workshop group, or in a 2 day one-on-one private seminar, the award winning Madson Management System is introduced to you, and your specific needs are taken into consideration to meet your goals, your business dream. Profitability is important right from the start, or to become so now!If you aren't profitable, how will you be there in the future to your clients and their pets? How will you obtain and maintain a state-of-the-art business? Click here for book information and best price including free shipping.