Master Pet Stylist Exams

Master Pet Stylist (M.P.S.)
Petcare 200 Program

The Master Pet Stylist certification program is the second step to becoming an ISCC Certified Master Pet Stylist. It includes educational and validation programs encompassing understanding and overall knowledge of breed standards, basic & advanced clipper, scissor & hand-stripping techniques as well as rules of perception, locomotion & geometrics as applied to the ideal sculpting and design of canine coats.

Written Exams

201	Advanced Clipper Techniques Required lecture: Advanced Clipper Techniques

202	Clipper Maintenance & Repair Proof of ISCC approved Clipper Maintenance program required

203	Dynamics of Scissoring Required lecture: ISCC approved Dynamics of Scissoring plus ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 4

204	The Art of Pet Styling Required lecture: ISCC approved Art of Pet Styling plus ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 4

205	Advanced Hand-Stripping Required reading: ISCC Study Guide, Sec. 5 plus a hand-stripping lecture

206	Non-Sporting Breeds Required reading: AKC book, Non-Sporting section

207	Sporting Breeds Required reading: AKC book, Sporting section

208	Terrier Breeds Required reading: AKC book, Terrier section

209	All Other Purebreeds Required reading: AKC book, Hounds, Herding, Working Toys & Misc. breeds sections

Practical Skills Exam

Please visit the Practical Skills Testing page for additional information

210	Non-Sporting Breeds

211	Sporting Breeds

212	Terrier Breeds

Study Aids & Preparatory Programs

The ISCC Study Guide & its Addendum contain sections that are designed to aid individuals studying for their Master Pet Stylist written examinations. In addition, the Complete Dog Book by AKC is required for study in preparation for the 206-209 tests. ISCC also hosts one-day Non-Sporting, Sporting and Terrier clinics. The Advanced Pet Styling symposium also covers the theory and practical skills techniques required for tests 201-205. The ISCC Masters symposium is offered to individuals who have completed the Advanced Pet Styling symposium and wish to fine-tune their practical skills. Visit our Events page for more details and to view location and date of the next seminar and/or symposium.

Awards and Certificates

A certificate of completion is awarded upon successfully passing each exam. Individuals who complete all ISCC DermaTech and Master Pet Stylist written and practical skills examinations with a grade of 70% or higher will be certified by ISCC as possessing the skills required of Master Pet Stylist and will be awarded the title of such.