Montana School of Professional Dog Grooming

Transforming beginners into canine business experts!

Shannon is one of the few Certified Master Groomers operating a school!  Click here to learn more about certification.)

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Tel:

America  (406).265.9646

Australia  (07) 3123 4428

E-mail: info@fasttrackschool.com

Shannon Lynnes Heggem, CMG, NCMG, CKO began her grooming career when she was a child, starting her first salon, “The Clip-n-Comb” in her parents’ backyard. She returned to her Montana hometown after college, and used her business and marketing education to open an upscale pet care facility in 1992.  It was one of the first of its kind in the nation!

After developing a complex curriculum over a seven-year period, she founded the Montana School of Professional Dog Grooming in the late 90’s. 

Throughout her life and career, Shannon has placed an emphasis on  continuing education, attending grooming seminars and workshops  whenever possible. She completed the certification process through the International Professional Groomers, Inc. (IPG), to become the very first Certified Master Groomer® in the state of Montana!

She then furthered her grooming education by completing the apprenticeship program to become a certifier for IPG, Inc. She is also a certified master groomer through the National Dog Groomers Association of America. (Click here to learn more about certification.)

Shannon is not only committed to the grooming industry, but her roots are firmly planted in the boarding industry as well. Over the years, Shannon has successfully completed all of the American Boarding Kennel Association’s educational programs, and has earned the distinguished title of Certified Kennel Operator®. She is only the fourth person in history to hold both certifications as a Certified Master Groomer AND a Certified Kennel Operator!

Shannon is committed to furthering the pet industry, acting as a business and design consultant for pet-related businesses. She travels often, designing and consulting at pet care facilities. And, she also speaks and judges at grooming contests and presents grooming and boarding educational seminars all over the world. 

Shannon’s commitment to excellence is directly translated into the curriculum at the school. Her students graduate with an edge because of her own continuing education!

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Text Box: Just a Few of Shannon's Accolades! Pet Industry Certifications Montana's 1st Certified Master Groomer® Certified Kennel Operator®, ABKA Certifier for International Professional Groomers, Inc. National Certified Master Groomer®, NDGAA Certified Reiki Pet Massage Therapist Red Cross Certified in Pet CPR Professional Associations National Speakers Association Northwest Speakers Association American Marketing Association American Boarding Kennels Association Doggone Safe Dog Writers Association of America Areas of Expertise International Grooming Contest Judge International Pet Industry Speaker Dog Behavioral & Safety Expert Customer Service Coach Marketing Specialist Pet Facility Design Consultant Fluent in French Language Published Author & Columnist Leadership History Founder MT School of Professional Dog Grooming Doggy Daycare Pet Resort & Grooming Spa Founder Precious Memories Pet Loss Support Group Director Learning About Pets Program

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Words To Wag By! 

Shannon wrote the  August  2008 cover story for Grooming Business Magazine, “Salon to Spa”.  Click on the cover (left) to read the article!