PUCCI Stylist in holiday fashion...

Preparations for the holiday are in full swing.. Fridges are full, kitchens smell of fresh baked pies and seasonal cookies. The presents are wrapped and the tables are set. Cars are gased and ready to ride over the river and through the woods to grandmothers houses all across the land. 

The star of the show at the holiday event stands just under 2 feet tall and is covered in a beautiful fur coat...

It's like the topping on the cake... The last ingredient to go on... The most important piece of the puzzle.  

This week at PUCCI the last ingredient, the family pet, was washed combed clipped and spritzed to each owners requested desire. They came in smelly and went home squeaky clean fresh and ready to shine for the holiday guests! 

The groomers put in long hours, love, and an abundance of energy to obtain their standard of perfection. Each groomer desiring only their best & striving for Hollywood glam to shine through with each pooch they finished. Taking the faces of smiling customers as their finest reward, a sign of a style well done.  

Now it's off to the store for last minute shopping, wrapping, and a much needed rest before the busy celebrating begins.  They (the groomers) will do it all in 1/2 the time because they spent the proceeding weeks pampering and prepping the guests of honor for every pet loving home! They (the groomers) will do it all with a skip in their step and a smile on their faces, because they are proud of their accomplishments & the beauty they brought to so many loving homes. (groomers) (groomers) (groomers) I can think of a thousand words to describe... Can you name a few? Selfless, giving, kind....

Career Program

Become a pet groomer in under 6 months! 

PUCCI offers state of the art training both hands on and in classroom. Students learn breed standard, creative grooming, and the history of dogs. Learn the skills you need to become an educated and informed pet stylist! 

PUCCI graduate student comes back to assist in parade prep. Standard poodle is wrapped for creative grooming color additions! "Once a student always a student"... PUCCI students become a part of the family and are welcome back for events, celebrations, and guest speakers! Or just for a day of grooming! Student graduates are always welcome! 

PUCCI students gain real time experience in a salon environment. Learn about entrepreneurship, retail sales, and salon management. 

PUCCI offers a unique spa experience with training in aromatherapy & gentle handling. Learn the skills you need to offer a spa environment to your customers. 

For more information about the program & to apply visit 

http://puccicareers.com/program/

PUCCI Halloween 2015!

PUCCI is more than a grooming school! In their Halloween display Windows, Each groomer is styling a dog of their kind.. The skeleton, Mrs. Scissorhand & topiary dog, the reaper, and the bride & Groom! How clever that PUCCI rewrote this popular tune to fit their Halloween themed groomers? 

In the second set of wondows there is a tub of eye balls "wash me Watch me!"  

"Pet Costume Contest" with flying dogs in costume complete the window! Because who doesn't need a flying monster for the Howl-o-Days! 

Join us October 24th for the Anoka Pet Costume Contest! 

Join us October 31st for Anoka Grand Day Parade! Listen for the PUCCI theme song along with the PUCCI float, a real time experience of creative grooming! 

Never a dull moment at PUCCI! A hands on learning environment with real life experience in both pet styling and salon management! What a better way to learn marketing and shop window displays than to be a part of this fun team! 

Www.puccicareers.com 

PUCCI welcomes Dog Training

PUCCI Pet Career Studios in Anoka is once again showing that they are More than a grooming school! 

PUCCI offers education in pet styling and a full time grooming salon for the local community. Over the past 6 months PUCCI has begun rolling out a series of public classes to include DOGA, Groom R Dog, & the latest dog training! 

PUCCI has partnered with Jo Lynn, accredited dog trainer and founder of Dog Training Naturally, to bring to Anoka a state of the art dog training program! 

(Pictured trainer Jo during beginner training session) 

Classes are kept small to allow for more individualized attention. 

Puppy's learn socialization & detachment skills as their humans leave the room! Jo has an organic teaching method for both the pet and the owners! 

Training Classes meet one hour a week for 6 weeks. PUCCI is currently offering puppy classes Tuesday evenings & beginner classes Friday evenings. There is still room for enrollment! Mention this article to receive 10% off the 6 week program! Good through November 2015!

Dog training also created a need for a larger variety of treats, leads and harnesses, & durable pet toys! 

Stop into PUCCI to see whats new!!!

 Always something fun happening  @ PUCCI... http://puccicareers.com/events/

 

Groom for Marni

“I have to get these dogs done…for Marni” Please Share this Groomers story! 

 

This is a picture of me, Groomer Sarah Perkins (on left), with my Best friend Marni (on right) when we were 17. Marni and I have been Grooming buddies, since we were 17, and we are now 50.  

Marni is the best groomer I know. We had plans to groom our way into old age together. Sadly, Life had other plans. 6 weeks ago Marni woke up with paralysis and was later diagnosed with MS. She is currently undergoing treatment, and her future as a groomer is yet to be determined. Grooming has supported Marni and her 11 year old daughter for a lifetime. Now with disability pending .they currently have no means of support .  Marni is everything a groomer should be. Those of you who know Marni, know the adversities she has overcome in her life.  She loves grooming and has shared this passion with friends, clients, and students. Marni has mentored many Groomers and been inspirationall to her many freinds in the local grooming industry...

I realize this could happen to any groomer who suddenly becomes physically unable to Groom. I am reaching out to Professional Groomers everywhere asking you to help me help Marni.  Here are some fund raising events put together by grooming friends in Marnie’s Support.

1. Groom a dog for Marni:  Commit to Donate commission from 1 dog to the Marni fund during the month of October, November and/or December.

2. Share this story with other groomers,

Misc. donations can be sent through Marnie’s PayPal funding account which is:

Ihavetogethtesedogsdone@gmail.com

3. Participate in the silent auction at 

The Enlightened Groomer seminar

http://puccicareers.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-enlightened-groomer-seminar-october.html

All Silent Auction proceeds will be donated directly to The Marni Fund. Join us Sunday October 11th.

We have received generous prizes for bidding. Here is the list:

Pucci Doga-3 sessions and a Doga Mat

2 human massage sessions value 55 each Lithani Coleman

Dog Training Naturally: one 6 Session Indoor Training Package Puppy or Beginner to be held at Pucci Pet Career Studios 

Canine Approved Groomers-Basket of Pet Grooming Goodies 

Portraits by Wendy 11X14 personal pet portrait (acrylics) (portraits will be on display)

Espana 1 basket people products 1 basket pet products 

Club Mutts: 1 gal Fur Face shampoo (Bark to Basics)

The Lodge: One Weekend or Weekday Stay. 2 nights at the Lodge Comfortable boarding for your dogs and cats

Circle of Life TBD

Organically Yours-Natural Supplements more info to come

Linda Healy: Cabin Weekend in Nisswa Thursday to Sunday or Sunday to Thursday

Circle of Life: 

Lulu & Luigi: Basket of Dog Goodies 

Natural Path: 1.5 Hour Session with Traditional Naturopath David Eide 

American Sharpening 3 VIP Certificates for Sharpening Service $35 $35 and $60

Canine Equine Defined Home Visit Massage & Energy work for dog or horse. 2-$25.00 gift certificates 

Kristine Halloran: Basket of Boutique Flair (Bows Bowties<Flowers)

Subway Party Platter

Outward hound Treat Twister

Outward hound Lucky Dog Slots

Aveda Basket: Misc. human beauty products

Ackerman Acupuncture: Gift Certificate

Serums Restaurant Gift card

MacGillyacuddys Restaurant Gift Card

Bark Busters

Dog Boots Retail set (to sell)

Dog Boots Single

Halloween Book signed by author

Free dog exam at Moundsveiw animal hospital

Pucci Grooming gear bag, smock and -#10 blade

Semi-Permanent Color Die lesson for Salon Staff (up to 5) 2 hr. class

Pressure Canning Class 3 hours 

Signed Anoka Halloween Book - a must read!!! 

And more.... 

 

 

 - Sarah Perkins 

CCDS Instructor 

PUCCI Pet Career Studios 

 

 

 

Local Grooming Community called to action...

The story of a grooming community in action...

When you become a groomer you are welcomed into the grooming industry with open arms. Seasoned groomers post blogs & host social media pages welcoming newbies and offering their wisdom. The community is willing to help inspiring groomers to grow into educated professionals. The best way to get involved Is to attend a grooming seminar. It is a great way to meet the local grooming community & make connections in a casual setting. This group of pet enthusiasts & stylists come together to support one another as though they are a family.

Pucci Pet Career Studios is hosting a grooming seminar on Oct 11th. Included will be a silent auction, all proceeds will be donated to a local groomer who woke up in July with paralysis and is now having neurlological problems. A graduate from the PUCCI family's first grooming school 34 years ago. She has mentored many groomers and been influential in the local grooming industry.  PUCCI has sent staff over to cover her clientele and is now raising money.

PUCCI is looking for Items and in kind donations for the silent auction

Send inquiries to:

Dogs@puccicareers.com

763 231 3399

Items can be dropped off at PUCCI 121 E Main St Anoka MN

Or

Club MUTTS 1977 Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake, MN 55356

The Enlightened Groomer Seminar : October 11th

Minnesota Groomer? Join us for an Afternoon of Grooming Creative Workshop, New Products, Health and Wellness, Prize drawings, Silent Auction Benefit for Marni Langner,   Free Natural Wellness Checks for Groomers and Pets from 12 to 3, and more.

Pre-Register: $35.00 

http://puccicareers.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=66

Pay At the Door: $45.00

Venders include:

Pucci Pet Career Studios

Canine Approved LLC

American Sharpening

Espana Products

Dog Training Naturally

The Natural Path Wellness Center

Circle of Life

Equine Canine Defined LLC

The Lodge

Featured Classes include: Be Dazzled Creative workshop, Meet the Chunkers and other Scissoring tips, Horse Grooming, T touch and Gentle handling, Aroma therapy using Natural Living Oils.

Doga Yoga Demonstrations, Free Natural path wellness checks for Groomers and pets, pop up Retail displays for the holidays, Prize drawings and silent auction from noon until 5.

Every shop attending will receive one complimentary job posting on Canineapprovedgroomers.com.

Informal setting to network and share ideas with other like minded Dog Grooming Professionals.

Seminar Location: 9301 CTY RD 15, Minnestrista, Minnesota

October 11^th from Noon to 5PM

Contact us: Pucci Pet Career Studio 763-321-3399 or email to Dogs@puccicareers.com

PUCCI ROckS the Minnesota Renaissance Festival!

Last weekend was Pet Day at the Renaissance, and Pucci Pet Career Studios was there to show their styling skills! #creativeGrooming #MNrenFest2015

It took nearly a full week to prepare Poppy (Standard Poodle) for the event. Pucci students assisted Kristina Halloran (Pucci Instructor) in brushing and bathing Poppys long curly coat. They dried and straightened her tight curls, then styled her fluffy layers of fur. When she was color ready Poppy chose red white and blue! A French poodle, Poppy loves to show off her American roots! The PUCCI team of instructor led students first painted the pet friendly color into Poppy's fur and then wrapped up the colored area carefully. An hour later, Poppy was bathed, rinsed and under the blow dryer again!

Penelope (Chinese Crested Powder Puff) also attended Ren Fest 2015. The Pucci team, brushed bathed and styled the tiny pooch into a Lion Trim. PUCCI students assisted in adding Penelope's finishing touches, weaving rainbow bright feathers into her long silky coat. Penelope sat very still, clearly enjoying her beauty treatment as the eager students secured each feather into place. 

With both canines in fanciful up-dos, PUCCI students (along with thousands of dogs, cats, birds and exotics) descended upon the Minnesota Ren Fest to enjoy Pet Day. The food, shopping and cast of characters at the festival was (as always) fantastic. Having the opportunity to meet and greet so many pet lovers in one place was a definite bonus.

Poppy and Penelope had a great time. PUCCI  made lots of new friends and Poppy almost had a chance to meet the Queen of England! Well a member of the Queens court suggested they meet, but the Queen Mom was no where to be found, imagine that! 

Just another fun filled week of learning followed by a field trip for PUCCI students... Why wouldn't you want to join the fun? Www.pucciCareers.com to learn more about pet stylist certification at PUCCI...

Never a dull moment at the Renaissance'

Dog Grooming Career Classes Start September 8th (2015)

Another excited group of soon to be dog and (cat) grooming professionals arrive at Pucci Pet Career Studios in September.

Orientation day is always one of my favorite days at Pucci Pet Career Studios. Who doesn't love beginnings? Dressed in crispy new Pucci Stylist gear, carrying a bag of shiny shears, brushes, trimmers, and a stack of fresh, yet unread books, Pucci Tier 0ne students are geared up and ready to start training. They are contagious with enthusiasm, anticipation and pride.

Loving dogs is a requirement to pursuing a career in pet grooming. But not every dog lover is a good fit for pet stylist training. Potential Pucci students shadow and observe training is session. They assist with bathing and are invited to demonstrations. They are interviewed, their questions answered in detail. All this before being accepted for enrollment.

The Pucci student is more than a dog lover, he/she demonstrates patience, artistic style, communication and handling skills. Beyond valuing natural talent and ability we (at Pucci) evaluate potential students for their desire and readiness to learn.

It will soon be fall, by early spring, this same novice group of Pucci students will become confident, accomplished professionals. In a few short months, I will award each (now) Canine Design Specialist a diploma sealed with the Pucci golden paw. We will share tears, congratulations and hugs for perhaps the last time as we launch them on their career paths in the dog grooming industry.

Who doesn't love beginnings? 

-Mary Faith Moore 

Grooming Seminars

Attending seminars is a great way groomers can keep up to date on the latest trends in grooming styles, equipment, and marketing techniques. 

As lead instructor at PUCCI, I attended the All American Grooming seminar and competition in Chicago. Three full days of education on Difficult Dogs, Corrective Grooming, a class on thinning shears, and tips & tricks on various new ways to utilize the latest styling equipment. One of the most educational seminars was "creative add on's". This included instruction on creative grooming additions to offer with style appointments. I learned about adding bling and a quick splash of color to enhance the spa experience. 

I am anxious to introduce students to these new tips and techniques. As well as share my experience with grooming seminars and their importance in the industry. 

Written by: 

Sarah Perkins (Lead Instructor)

PUCCI Pet Career Studios

Kissing Stand

PUCCI Pet Career Studios had yet another successful even fundraising for animal rescues! 

A year ago PUCCI students and team came up with the brilliant idea to sell puppy kisses for a good cause. 

They converted this flower shop stand into a "kissing booth" throughout the year they will set the booth up outside the school during events to help out local animal shelters and organizations of the kin. 

"$1 for a kiss" 

Who wouldn't want a kiss from this stud with a red smooch tie and a spray of fresh breath!?

Events like this give the students an opportunity to get outside, give back to the community, and share their fur friends with other animal lovers! 

It sort of resembles the ole lemonade stand on the corner! Who could resist? 

Follow us on Facebook for weekly happenings and a chance at a kiss for a cause! 

PUCCI Pet Career Studios

T-touch

PUCCI students are introduced to T-touch and gentle handling techniques for animals. 

In addition to the seminar on T-touch students practice different techniques every morning before they begin their hands on training in PUCCI's real time salon and spa. 

Pucci students and staff are pictured above practicing the art of T-touch. Who wouldn't want to be a part of a massage train with a standard poodle in the lead? Although this was not exactly in the "lesson plan" it is a part of the fun environment that is encouraged at PUCCI! 

T-touch is integrated in Doga classes offered to PUCCI to students and the local community! Doga classes are yoga classes for humans that you can bring your dog to! There are moments in the class where the instructor introduces T-touch to engage yogis and invite their Dogis into the practice! The certified yoga instructor will also create an environment for adjustments and utilization of t-touch. 

There is true benefit from the interaction of human touch both between humans and with our furry companions. Scientific research shows that touch, if utilized properly, can be healing to both humans and animals. 

Grooming school!

Love Dogs? Consider A Career in Pet Styling

PUCCI Pet Career Studios a private vocational school (121 East Main Street Anoka Minnesota) offers exciting career options for the pet enthusiast. Pucci pet stylist career program focuses on dog (and cat) styling, pet spa and fashion with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. 

Graduates of the program are in demand, "our challenge is training enough graduates to fill the need of the pet grooming 

industry", says Mary Faith Moore, Director Of Training for Pucci, "jobs are plentiful, a qualified professional pet stylist can chose their career path."  

The Three-Tier Career program is designed to be attended in full or part. Each tier provides the student with a set of marketable career skills in the pet industry, from entry level pet bather (Pet Spa Specialist), to all-breed pet stylist (Canine Design Specialist).  

The entire career program may be completed in less than six months (full-time attendance). Part-time students are welcomed and receive assistance in designing a class schedule to accommodate.

Pucci students gain real time experience learning canine styling and design techniques while practicing on dog (and cat) breeds provided by the surrounding community. 

PUCCI students demo creative grooming for Anoka Diva Days! Diva Dogs Anyone? 

Beyond its state of the art training program PUCCI sponsors fun pet centric events for every season. Students are able to participate in the dog events! Last fall PUCCI placed third in the Anoka Halloween Parade, a float created by PUCCI students. This spring Pucci introduced DOGA, yoga class that you can bring your dog to! There is always a fun pet event in the works a PUCCI !