Popular speaker and Barkleigh Honors Up and Coming Speaker of the Year 2021 winner and Seminar Speaker of the Year Nominee 2022, Melissa Jepson has owned and operated the award-winning grooming salon Pupscale Pet Salon in Montclair, California, since 2013. As a founding member of the Association of Holistic Pet Professionals, she believes deeply in creating a soothing, well-rounded environment for all aspects of the grooming salon. She is thrilled to partner with Precision Sharp to offer high-quality, American-made products and enjoys teaching webinars and classes when she is not traveling to trade shows. Grooming for over two decades and developing a comprehensive knowledge base have made it possible to impart a fresh take with practical, day-to-day applications to her students. A life-long learner with the heart of a teacher and the soul of an artist, Melissa excels at communicating and is passionate about sharing knowledge with others.
Two days, 10 hours of education with Melissa Jepson!
Schedule
Sunday March 16, 2025
9AM PST What To Do When They’re Under Two - 4 hour Certificate Course
Puppies, while cute, can be quite a handful when learning how to be groomed and a good client will stay with you for their dog’s lifetime. Many people struggle with creating a good environment for first timers! This class is going to cover psychological milestones, ongoing handling techniques, overcoming common obstacles, and how to set your puppies up for a lifetime of success both on the grooming table and off.
1:30 PM PST They’re Naked! How to Execute A Stellar, Elevated Shavedown
It’s seen as a basic haircut, but at its core, shaving a dog is anything but simple. Exposing everything leaves all our mistakes front and center and there’s nowhere to hide! So how can we keep it smooth, crisp, and precise? Melissa will show you all the tricks on how to make even the most basic of trims anything but boring.
Monday March 17, 2025
9 AM PST Equipment Woes (3 hours)
This class is geared towards those of us who use the same thing over and over, are afraid to branch out, or are new to finding your style. We’re going to cover different types of shears, brushes, combs, dematting/deshedding, and learn how to make your equipment work for you so you can buy with confidence!
1 PM PST Mental Health in the Grooming Salon (2 hours)
It’s no secret that grooming can be a very draining and difficult job. Many of us, especially now, deal with difficulties in our daily lives and our work is no exception. This class is tailored to our unique needs and covers helping with coping mechanisms, tips for self care, help when it seems hopeless, and more.
