With more pet owners investing in professional grooming than ever before, skilled dog groomers are in growing demand.
Learn practical grooming skills step-by-step while gaining access to business resources and templates to confidently take your first steps toward a career in professional dog grooming.
Start Your Dream
For many of our students, working with dogs is something they'd dreamed of for years. If you've always loved dogs and imagined spending your days doing something you genuinely enjoy, that dream could be closer than you think.
No previous grooming experience? No problem. Our course is designed for beginners as well as those looking to develop their existing skills. With step-by-step lessons, interactive activities and experienced mentor support, you can learn at your own pace, from wherever you are.
From mastering breed-specific grooming techniques, clipping and scissoring to learning how to price your services, manage clients and market your business, you'll develop the knowledge and confidence to take the first steps towards your own dog grooming career.
Alyson Bratt — Pet Courses graduate and owner of Scrub Woofers Dog Grooming.
Breed-specific grooming & styling
Clipping, scissoring & blending techniques
Bathing, drying & coat preparation
Safe dog handling & canine behaviour
Pricing, client bookings & customer care
Setting up & marketing your grooming business
Complete easy-to-understand lessons that break down each topic in simple, practical steps.
Learn key techniques with step-by-step demonstrations from our expert mentor.
Apply what you learn with interactive activities that help build your practical understanding.
Check your knowledge with quizzes and mentor-assessed short answer assessments.
Learn anytime, anywhere
Share, ask and learn together
Get feedback and guidance
Professional, industry-focused training
Everything you need to go from beginner to confident groomer – and start your future in the industry you love.
Nicole wanted to create a business working with dogs, which would fit around her family and allow her to work from home.
Nicole's StoryKylie always dreamed of working with dogs, but never imagined how quickly she could turn that dream into a reality.
Kylie's StoryAfter 35 years working in insurance, Lisa decided to follow her dream and start her own dog grooming business.
Lisa's StoryGet our complete 34+ page business template pack to help you launch your grooming business.
Our Professional Dog Grooming Diploma is ICOES accredited, providing independent quality assurance for your online education.
See what you'll learn across the 12 course modules.
Get to know the essential tools and equipment used by professional groomers, from brushes and clippers to bathing equipment and grooming tables.
Learn to read canine body language, understand behaviour and safely handle dogs with different temperaments, including fearful or challenging dogs.
Build your understanding of canine anatomy and learn to recognise common parasites, infections, skin conditions and signs that may affect a dog's health.
Learn how to assess a dog before grooming, prepare different coat types and carry out essential care including bathing, nail clipping, pad trimming and ear cleaning.
Explore professional drying and styling techniques and learn how coat type, breed, body shape and owner preferences influence the finished groom.
Hannah brings years of professional grooming experience and training to the course, helping students build practical knowledge and confidence through expert guidance, assessment feedback and real-world advice.
Quick answers to the most common questions about the course.
Most students complete the course in around 6 months part-time. There are no deadlines, so you can study at your own pace with lifetime course access.
Yes. Optional practical grooming activities are included. Practise on your own dog, friends' or family dogs, find local grooming models or arrange volunteer experience. There is no compulsory work placement.
Learn how the practical works →Yes. The Professional Dog Grooming Diploma is ICOES accredited, providing independent quality assurance for your online training.
Pet Courses is not an RTO and the course is not a nationally recognised AQF qualification.You don't need to buy any equipment before enrolling. You'll learn about professional grooming equipment in Module 1 and receive a full equipment checklist to help you get started.
Yes. You'll have support from your course mentor, our team and private student community, including assessment feedback and help throughout your studies.
No — there are no formal exams. You'll complete quizzes and short written assessments throughout the course, with feedback from your mentor.
You'll receive practical learning resources plus our 34+ page Business Template Suite, including client forms, price lists, service agreements, consent forms and more.
Yes. You'll receive a Certificate of Completion once you've successfully completed the required course assessments.
Yes. Interest-free weekly payment plans are available, with no credit checks. You can select your preferred payment option when enrolling.
Yes. You're covered by our 7-day money-back guarantee. If the course isn't right for you, contact us by email within 7 days of enrolling to request a refund.
Learn more about our guarantee →Whether you dream of working for yourself or joining an established salon, dog grooming offers different ways to build a career around your love of dogs.
Create a grooming space at home and build your own client base.
Take your skills on the road and groom dogs at your clients' homes.
Join an established grooming salon and work with a team of experienced groomers.
Turn your passion into a thriving dog grooming business.
Student Gallery
From home grooming salons to beautifully groomed dogs, explore photos shared by our dog grooming students and graduates.
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