Set yourself for Success VA. NDGAA/AKC Workshop and Groomer Certification

Schedule

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1120 International Pkwy | Fredericksburg, VA

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Get ready to ace the NDGAA/AKC workshop and practical test to set yourself up for success! Sponsored by LaFursion to benefit VPPGA
About this Event

Ready to take your dog grooming skills to the next level? Join us for an incredible 2-day NDGAA workshop with the internationally recognized, award-winning master groomer and certifier Guzal Adekoje!

Day one is all about learning with demos featuring 3 amazing breeds from 3 groups sporting, non-sporting and terrier. Workshop will include theory, practice test and demos including handstripping for beginners, scissoring to the breed profile and carding. Receive invaluable tips on what to study for the written exam, what materials to use, and how to prepare for each breed. It’s all laid out for you, so you’ll know exactly what to expect. From a brief dog anatomy to a sample test, live demonstration and educational games to make learning fun! Get ready for a full day of learning

And on day two? Bring or rent the table! It’s your day to shine! You’ll tackle the practical test showing off your talent in a friendly small group atmosphere. Set yourself for success, have fun and achieve your goals. Bring a dog or a few and get tested on one or all four breeds.

If you’re serious about elevating your grooming game, click the link now to secure your spot! This is your moment to shine in the dog grooming world—let’s make it happen!

Lunch, water and coffee included.

Day 1 (workshop) non -members : $175+tax & fees

VPPGA members: $150+tax & fees

LaFursion members $150 + tax & fees


Day 2( Practical test, certification, 2 certifiers ): $175 per test + tax, fees

VPPGA members: $150 per test + tax, fees

LaFursion members $150 per test +tax, fees

Additional $30 each for NDGAA/AKC practical test recording fee



1st day schedule

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 1. Introduction. What to expect. Theory and Anatomy. Q&A. Sample test.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Demo
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
NON- Sporting practice test, game ( teams)
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Demo
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Educational Game
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Break. Snack
🕑: 03:15 AM - 04:45 PM
Demo
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Practice. Educational Game
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Q&A
2nd day

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Practical Test. Check In and Pre-Judging
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Practical starts
🕑: 12:00 PM
Evaluation and after pictures and videos
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Where is it happening?

1120 International Pkwy, 1120 International Parkway, Fredericksburg, United States

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Tickets

USD 161.90 to USD 188.58

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