Tropical Storm Milton Update

Based on new information from local officials, Barkleigh Productions has made the decision to postpone Fun in the Sun, to ensure the safety of our attendees, vendors and staff. 
 
We are in discussions with the Hyatt Regency Orlando to explore potential dates in the future and will make an announcement in the coming days regarding new updates for the show. 
 
We will be contacting attendees and vendors who purchased packages and booth space to discuss options in the coming days. 
 
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these circumstances.

Friday Programs

The Perfect Creative

Angela Kumpe

Creative color can be fun, safe, and easy if you know the proper techniques and products—or quite the opposite if you do not. It can also be elegant and sophisticated if done well. In this class, creative expert Angela Kumpe will teach you how to achieve the perfect creative groom every time. She will cover all the products, techniques, and tools you need to be successful in offering creative color to your clients. She will show you different levels of creative styling, from how to add a perfectly executed quick touch of color to a more time-consuming detailed design. This class is good for groomers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned stylists. Multiple dogs will be done live as well as several video tutorials through the use of a PowerPoint presentation.

Just the Paws

Irina Pinkusevich

Join one of the most decorated groomers as she shares how to achieve those perfect paws. Poodles are such an elegant beautiful breed, and Pina wants to give you all the tips and tricks you need to create that look, starting with one of the most crucial parts—the feet. This live demo will focus on this one area to really give an in-depth lesson on perfecting those bevels!

Trick of the Tail

Jayne Gallagher

Let’s open another chapter from Jayne Gallagher’s book of whimsical grooming. A Tail’s Tale. Here the often understated tail will be the front and center. The emphasis will be on its magical transformation often seen in Jayne’s hybrid freestyle designs. Learn just what a sidewinder, dandelion, and hybrid spiral can do for your daily styles!

Dog Emoji

Olga Zabelinskaya

Do you look at those cute faces posted by IG groomers and wonder how to get that perfect look? Let Olga share her tips and tricks to create a symmetrical look that is perfectly balanced and picture perfect! She will explain how to get that doll-face look that’s proportional and filled with personality.

No Butts About It!

Melissa Jepson

This fun, interactive class tackles the rear half of the dog. We have plenty that focus on the front but the back is just as important! You’ll learn how to create angulation, flattering looks, and a rear that sticks out.

Optimizing Revenue without Expanding Space

Alyson Fisher

In this session, you’ll learn practical methods to increase profitability without the need for additional space so you can maximize the financial potential of your pet care enterprise.

Stop Wingin' It! Have a Plan

Elli Bultemeier

Work, family, personal time, and everything always gets in the way of our future success. Let’s dive into planning and goal setting, and get clear on what our future successes are. Stop letting the day to day dictate your life. Get control today!

How to Build and Retain a Strong and Loyal Team

Denise Heroux

Loyal employees are the backbone of any business. It is a process that requires patience and strategy, but it is far from impossible. Denise will go over the steps you can take to help stand out and find the people who best fit your brand and company culture. Most importantly, she will cover how to retain and manage your dream team.

Business 101 for the Faint of Heart

Dr. Cliff Faver

In this seminar, you’ll learn some simple but very basic techniques to help overcome your fear of raising your prices or actually making more profit. Whether we realize it or not, we are our own worst enemy in the quest to make a decent living. It is time to learn to work smarter not harder and value your time like you should.

Friday Evening Programs

Everyday Grooms: Grooming Made Easy

Ashley Pacini

Join Ashley, competitive groomer and successful shop owner, as she shares her tips and tricks for the everyday client. Simplify your grooming process without sacrificing your quality! In this hour-long demonstration, she will share valuable techniques to accelerate your groom through both your clipper and scissor work.

Feline Safety Grooming Certificate Course

Dana Chavez-Rey

In this two-hour, interactive course you will learn how to stock a versatile feline grooming kit. Dana will also go over the right questions to ask a new client and how to safely and effectively evaluate a feline. Lastly, Dana will show you how to prepare your grooming area for your feline friends.

Barkleigh Pet Professional First Aid & CPR Certificate Course

Kelsey Ann Sexton

As a pet care professional, you want to be equipped with the skills to handle medical emergencies that arise while a pet is in your care. Whether a pet becomes ill, injured, or needs help in a disaster, this course will teach you how to respond. In this two-hour course, you will learn how to stock a first aid kit, perform CPR, respond to breathing and heart emergencies (including choking), and disaster procedures, with some of these exercises being demonstrated on a live dog. This unique course is customized for pet care professionals and you will learn how to respond to emergencies specific to your industry. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a frameable certificate stating that you are certified in Pet Professional First Aid & CPR.

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