Hygge & Hound by McKenzie

Grooming Salon Program

Where cozy care meets expert grooming service!

A holistic training and certification program designed to bring the Hygge way of grooming—calm, kind, and connection-based—into grooming shops everywhere.
The goal is to help grooming teams create soothing environments for dogs and people alike, while elevating grooming quality, emotional intelligence, and client trust.

What’s Included….

Program Levels

Level 1: The Foundations of Hygge Grooming

  • Understanding the Hygge philosophy and its roots in emotional calm

  • Canine body language, stress cues, and sensory awareness

  • Groomer mindset: empathy, breathwork, and emotional tone

  • Setting up a Hygge-inspired workspace: lighting, scent, music, textures

Level 2: Calm Handling & Conscious Techniques

  • Safe restraint alternatives and positive reinforcement touch

  • Managing nervous or reactive dogs

  • Grooming tools and techniques for calm control

  • “The Art of Stillness”: reading energy before action

Level 3: Hygge Client Experience

  • Client communication with warmth and clarity

  • Managing expectations and emotional pets

  • Creating consistent sensory experiences for dogs and owners

  • Marketing the Hygge approach authentically

Level 4: Hygge Shop Certification

  • Full shop environment evaluation (onsite or video audit)

  • Staff participation verification

  • Review of grooming practices, safety standards, and emotional atmosphere

  • Final approval and listing in the “Hygge & Hound Certified Directory”

🎓 Certification & Benefits

Upon Completion:

  • Official Hygge Certified Grooming Shop designation

  • Certification plaque & digital seal for marketing use

  • Access to community resources and ongoing learning modules

  • Potential referral listings through Hygge & Hound’s website/socials

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What past students are saying…

“I did an apprenticeship with Kenzie in September of 2022! I highly recommend her! She made me feel comfortable grooming different dog breeds & she is so helpful! Kenzie makes it so fun & easy to learn grooming!”

— Naomi Holt

““I apprenticed with McKenzie in November of 2021. The way she teaches is AMAZING. She was so informative and taught me so many tips and tricks that I didn’t learn in my other courses. She truly gives you everything you need to move on to being a dog groomer either at another location or working for yourself. She supplies you with the best tools, as well as giving you the knowledge of a truly experienced groomer. If dog grooming is a career you are interested in, I highly recommend McKenzie as a teacher.”

— Makayla Klump

Let’s get started!

If you are interested in taking the hands on Dog Grooming Apprenticeship and or have questions, please send me a message!

AVAILABILITIES are Limited!