3 weeks to watch recordings for Non-Members, 6 weeks for members.
Speakers
Anjie Coates
With a powerhouse career spanning 37 years, Anjie Coates is more than a master groomer—she is a master of the systems that make the pet industry work. Anjie’s journey from the grooming table to becoming a globally recognized educator is fueled by a singular passion: ensuring that pet professionals have the knowledge, safety, and profitability they deserve.
As a HELP Master Chief Instructor and a multi-certified industry expert (CMRG, ICMCG, CCE, PGC, CMPTI, PGCE), Anjie brings an unparalleled level of technical precision to the 2026 Summit. Her expertise bridges the gap between animal wellness and business survival. Whether she is deconstructing complex OSHA safety standards, navigating the high-stakes world of Labor Law, or calculating Product Cost Per Dog to the penny, Anjie provides the “hard math” that salon owners need to stay profitable.
Beyond the salon, Anjie is an award-winning author (Barkleigh Honors Book of the Year) and the founder of Coates Design, where she has spent over 30 years building digital infrastructure for the pet industry. At this Summit, Anjie serves as your Lead Architect, providing the blueprints for a legal, safe, and sellable legacy.
Two days of education to help you provide the safest thorough cat grooming possible!
Schedule
Sunday June 28, 2026
The Epidermal Lifecycle & Cellular Turnover: 9 AM PST, 12EST
Training groomers to analyze the size, shape, and moisture level of skin flakes to accurately differentiate between simple environmental dehydration and active, genetically driven seborrhea sicca or oleosa before choosing a product.
Follicular Dynamics & Alopecia Science 11 AM PST, 2PM EST
A deep dive into the microscopic anatomy of the hair follicle and its three primary cycles: anagen, catagen, and telogen. This course examines the physiological triggers behind post-clipping alopecia, follicular clogging from dense sebum plugs, and metabolic coat arrest.
The Delicate Balance of the Cutaneous Microbiome: 1PM PST, 4PM EST
Analyzing the natural, resident microflora of canine and feline skin. This hour explores the exact environmental, chemical, and systemic shifts that cause completely benign populations of yeast and mites to tilt into rampant, opportunistic clinical outbreaks.
Clipper Blade Mechanics & Thermal Friction 2:30pm PST, 5:30PM EST
Monitoring blade operating temperatures and drive-lever wear cycles to eliminate the risk of hidden friction burns while maximizing cutting efficiency on dense, compacted coat textures.
Monday June 29, 2026
Pet First Aid Kits: 9AM PST, 12PM EST
A deep look at the physical mechanics of immediate stabilization. This hour covers how to build, maintain, and rapidly deploy separate, specialized first aid response kits designed specifically for the emergencies that happen in canine as well as feline grooming environments.
Feline Cutaneous Biology & The Feline-Specific Niche 11 AM PST, 2PM EST
Differentiating between standard feline grease production and pathological stud tail or chin acne, and implementing a dedicated, separate "cat-only" sanitation block to completely halt cross-species viral migration.
Doodlegate: 1PM PST, 4PM EST
Equipping groomers with the upfront communication strategies and legal frameworks needed to clearly manage owner expectations, protect the pet from severe hematomas or clipper irritation, and insulate their businesses from legal or emotional fallout.
The Chemistry of Odor Control & Molecular Binding 2:30pm PST, 5:30PM EST
The organic chemistry behind severe salon odors like skunk spray, severe matting bacteria, and metabolic waste. This hour focuses on how volatile molecules physically bind to the hair shaft and how standard masking perfumes fail to break those bonds, leaving the underlying odor behind as soon as the coat dries.
