• Groomer's Guide to Pet First Aid, Injuries and Health by Dr. Boyd Harrell, DVM
• Theory of Five, by Melissa Verplank
  (these two books available at www.lynnprofessional.com)
• CPPS Pet Stylist Study Guide

• 80% minimum requirement to pass
• 100 questions
• Time allowed for completion: 1 hour
• No. of Certifiers required to administer: 1 Junior or Senior Certifier
  (see Competitions, Proctors & Special Considerations)

Practical Test

• 80% minimum requirement to pass
• No. of Certifiers required: 2 - one of which must be a Senior Certifier
• Cross bred or purebred dog may be used
• Dog must have a minimum of 2" of coat
• Dog must be bathed, dried and prepped before arrival at certification (pads, nails, ears & sanitary)
  (If doing CCBT practical at same certification, same dog can be used for this practical)
• Must be done in a bladed body with stylized legs, Sporting or Terrier trim or scissored trim
• An all over trim or body contour trim is not accepted
• Blades and combs permitted
• Time allowed for completion:
  Dogs 16" & under – 1 hour
  Dogs over 16" – 1 hour 15 minutes

Age Restriction of Dog Used: Dogs must be a minimum of 1 year old and a maximum of 10 years of age. Dogs younger than 1 year will not have had enough experience in the grooming process and will not make a good candidate to use for certification. Dogs over 10 years of age, may not be able to handle the grooming process in the time frame that is allowed for certification. Using a dog with good experience and manners in the grooming process will be of great benefit to the groomer being tested.