Master Groomer Behavior Specialist™

$3,000.00

Program Overview

You didn’t become a groomer just to cut hair.
You’re here because you believe every dog deserves to be understood, respected, and handled with care, even the ones others turn away.

The Master Groomer Behavior Specialist Program is an 8-month advanced diploma built for groomers like you, professionals with the heart, patience, and dedication to transform fear into trust and chaos into calm.
You won’t just gain techniques. You’ll gain a purpose-driven path to change the lives of dogs and your career.

Program Duration

8 months (32 weeks)

Weekly Time Commitment

4–5 hours/week
Lectures, practical exercises, and real-world case studies

What You’ll Learn

  • Handle the “hard dogs” with confidence and compassion

  • Prevent blowups before they start by reading subtle cues

  • Build trust with pets and their people through honest, informed communication

  • Help dogs feel safe, understood, and even relaxed on your table

  • Craft customized behavior plans that actually work

  • Become the groomer who makes a difference, not just a living

This isn’t just a certification.
It’s a calling.
And if you've ever said, “I wish I could do more for these dogs”—this is your next step.

Program Start Dates and Times (EST) 2025

Mon Sep 8 7:30pm

Wed Oct 15 7:30pm

How to Enroll:

  1. Click “Enroll Now” to pay the one-time enrollment fee

  2. We’ll help you set up your payment plan

  3. Enroll in your first course and start learning today!

Enroll Now

Program Overview

You didn’t become a groomer just to cut hair.
You’re here because you believe every dog deserves to be understood, respected, and handled with care, even the ones others turn away.

The Master Groomer Behavior Specialist Program is an 8-month advanced diploma built for groomers like you, professionals with the heart, patience, and dedication to transform fear into trust and chaos into calm.
You won’t just gain techniques. You’ll gain a purpose-driven path to change the lives of dogs and your career.

Program Duration

8 months (32 weeks)

Weekly Time Commitment

4–5 hours/week
Lectures, practical exercises, and real-world case studies

What You’ll Learn

  • Handle the “hard dogs” with confidence and compassion

  • Prevent blowups before they start by reading subtle cues

  • Build trust with pets and their people through honest, informed communication

  • Help dogs feel safe, understood, and even relaxed on your table

  • Craft customized behavior plans that actually work

  • Become the groomer who makes a difference, not just a living

This isn’t just a certification.
It’s a calling.
And if you've ever said, “I wish I could do more for these dogs”—this is your next step.

Program Start Dates and Times (EST) 2025

Mon Sep 8 7:30pm

Wed Oct 15 7:30pm

How to Enroll:

  1. Click “Enroll Now” to pay the one-time enrollment fee

  2. We’ll help you set up your payment plan

  3. Enroll in your first course and start learning today!

Enroll Now

“For anyone who’s interested in learning more about dog behavior on the grooming table, The “Master Groomer Behavior Specialist” course taught by Chrissy Neumyer Smith is a must do. It is an in-depth and comprehensive training and handling course for the grooming environment. Chrissy is an expert in the field, and she has a lovely, enjoyable teaching style. This is not your weekend seminar class! It provides skills that you will use every single day in your salon, mobile, or house call business. I recommend it for anyone who has any interest in behavior and especially for those who wish to specialize in this area. If you complete the course, you will be a “Master Groomer Behavior Specialist.” I cannot recommend it enough.”
— Susy the Groomer, The GroomPod, Master Groomer Behavior Specialist

Course Details:

  • Online Modules: Study the latest handling techiques and gain understanding of animal behavior online.

  • Zoom Sessions: Join a weekly live discussion class.

  • Four 8-week courses each $750.00, program total with an enrollment fee of $3,00.00. Finance Options Available

Why Enroll?

  • Enhance Your Skills: Master the art of handling all types of dogs with confidence and ease.

  • Advance Your Career: Earn your Master Groomer Behavior Specialist diploma and stand out as a professional.

  • Turn Challenges into Opportunities: Transform grooming challenges into moments that showcase your expertise.

    This is your chance to elevate your skills and career—enroll today and start achieving your goals!

Courses needed to graduate: 32 weeks to complete

  • Behavior And How It Relates to Grooming  $750.00

  • Basic Handling Skills $750.00

  • Adding Training to The Grooming Experience $750.00   

  • Advanced Training Techniques $750.00

Course Instructors

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Chrissy Neumyer Smith MGBS, MCS, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CPG, FFCP
Chrissy Neumyer Smith MGBS, MCS, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CPG, FFCP

Grooming became a passion quickly in 1986 when I was just starting in the pet industry. I was able to jump into the grooming industry through an apprenticeship in 1992 with Lori Charette at Aintree Kennels in Boxford Massachusetts. Due to not being able to find a suitable grooming position, I stayed on as a veterinarian technician till 1995 gaining many years of veterinarian skills that have been a tremendous help in both dog training and grooming. I had the joy of working with Lynn Travers, a well known Standard Poodle breeder in the New England region, where I learned all styles of poodle grooming for pets and shows.

I was one of the first housecall groomers and opened Happy Critters in 2000. I love grooming small, as I like to call them “my little behavior cases” and thrive when working them through fears, stress and anxiety. In October 2018, I started my podcast Creating Great Grooming Dogs that is hosted weekly on Tuesdays about where grooming and dog training meet. My show allowed me the opportunity to get noticed as an educator and opened doors to speaking for Barkleigh at grooming expos. I love teaching and look at dog training as logic puzzles and grooming is the art. As much as I love teaching, I love learning and geeking out with other dog professionals. The more knowledge I possess, the more I can give back to those I educate. One of my current hobbies is strong passion for Flyball with my current Border Collies Brok and Po. Flyball started for me with Isa in 2005 and over the years have been awarded numerous titles with my other dogs.