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From your own dog at home to a full professional career, our Whole Groomer system meets you exactly where you are  giving you the skills to groom any dog with confidence.
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Mini-Online Courses

Beginner and Intermediate Scissor Course | Online Course

Beginner and Intermediate Scissor Course | Online Course  Learn how to use your scissors with confidence. This course covers everything you need before you make your first cut — scissor anatomy and terminology, choosing the right edge, how to hold your scissors correctly, and how to know if they actually fit your hand. You'll learn: The parts of a scissor and what each one does The difference between bevelled, convex, and serrated edges, and which suits you How handle types (offset, crane, level) affect comfort and control The correct grip, step by step, for strength and steady cutting How to check your scissors fit your hand and avoid strain When to use the tip versus the full blade for precision or larger areas Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to scissor with more control, comfort, and a cleaner finish.

$149.00 AUD

How to Groom a Bichon Frisé: The Perfect Pet Trim | Online Course

How to Groom a Bichon Frisé: The Perfect Pet Trim | Online Course The Bichon is one of the most rewarding breeds to groom and one of the easiest to get wrong. That soft, round outline takes more than clipping and scissoring; it takes understanding how the dog is built underneath the coat. Filmed step by step with Melanie and her model Dash, you'll follow the full professional workflow from a fresh, knot-free coat to the finished trim, bath and prep, drying, blocking in the body, setting the legs and feet, and shaping that signature round head. Every stage explains not just what to do, but why. Work at your own pace, rewatch anytime. A downloadable companion guide and conformation blueprint are included. By the end, you'll shape a balanced, well-proportioned Bichon with the confidence to repeat it on every dog.  

$49.95 AUD

The Teddy Bear Trim - Short Salon Style | Online Course

The Teddy Bear Trim  Short Salon Style | Online Course Learn to create the soft, rounded, full-of-fluff teddy bear trim the cuddly-toy look that's one of the most requested styles in the salon. Instead of sharp lines and close clipping, the coat is left at an even, plush length and finished with gentle curves for that unmistakable teddy charm. Across this online course you'll master the complete look from start to finish: prepping a clean, dry, mat-free coat, choosing the right length for any coat type and lifestyle, setting an even body with clipper and wide combs, shaping sturdy column-full legs and neat round teddy feet, sculpting the soft round face, and blending every transition so there are no hard lines or steps. You'll work with the Melanie Newman Salon Series length guide to pair blades and snap-on combs for a flawless finish every time, plus get brushing and re-trim schedules to keep the style looking fresh between grooms. Perfect for groomers and grooming students working on Poodles, Bichons, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Cavoodles, Groodles and all fluffy, curly-coated breeds  giving you a calm, repeatable, professional method for a beautiful teddy trim.

$49.95 AUD

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Seminars and Workshops

In-person seminars and workshops at MNHQ with Mel and a small group of groomers. Seminars give you the knowledge and a live demo up close. Workshops give you real table time with Mel beside you.

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Kerry Blue Terrier: Salon Trim — Seminar

 This rare breed is becoming more popular — and live, in-person training on the Kerry Blue almost never comes up. Grab it while it's here.Learn how to trim this powerful terrier — setting the body outline and length, scissoring a well balanced head, and shaping the legs so they carry the dog's strength. You'll understand what gives the Kerry Blue its power and outline, how to scissor muscle tone into the coat, and which tools and scissors actually suit this breed.You'll walk out with a clean, repeatable salon trim you can use on your next Kerry Blue.Who it's for: working groomers and salon owners at any level. No prior Kerry Blue experience needed.What's covered- Setting the body outline and length- Scissoring a well balanced head- Shaping the legs- Scissoring muscle tone- What makes this terrier powerful- Tool and scissor choiceDate: Sunday 23 August 2026Time: 11:00am – 3:00pmVenue: 2/45 Ravenhall Way, Ravenhall VIC 3023Places: limited numbersPrice: $150 — includes lunch and a certificate of completion

$150.00 AUD

FREE - How To Bathe A Shih Tzu In Full Coat

Watch a full coat Shih Tzu bathed and brush dried from start to finish, in real time. Melanie takes you through the coat check, the two shampoo process, conditioning, high velocity drying without whip knots, and line brushing to a completely dry coat. Includes three printable guides: a step by step bathing checklist, a kit list, and a troubleshooting sheet for when the coat doesn't behave.

Free

Mastering Round Heads INTENSIVE - 18 Oct 2026

A full day of round head theory and hands-on practice with Melanie Newman. Morning: why every head is different. Eye shape, ear set, muzzle length and skull structure, and what each one means for your grooming. We'll cover breed conformation, the Peanut Style Head, ear set options, and the mistakes that turn a round head into an oval one. Afternoon: you on the table with your own model head, putting it all into practice. Hands on, scissors in hand, with me right there. Your day includes your own model head, a printed workbook to keep, morning tea and lunch. Just bring your kit! Model heads stay at MNHQ, but the hair is yours to take home. Sunday 18th October 202610:00am – 4:00pm (doors open 9:45am)MNHQ, 2/45 Ravenhall Way, Ravenhall VIC Only 12 spots. Mel 🐾

$299.00 AUD

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