Discover our best-selling Professional Dog Grooming Diploma, crafted for those who are passionate about dogs and wish to transform their love into a fulfilling career.
This course, led by an experienced professional groomer, covers all the practical skills and techniques necessary for success in the grooming industry. From bathing, nail trimming, and scissoring to behaviour, handling, and first aid, our curriculum provides the latest and most relevant grooming practices.
You will become proficient in grooming all dog breeds by concentrating on four key areas: head, body, legs/feet, and tail. Our comprehensive approach ensures a thorough understanding of each dog's unique shape, including breed standards, coat type, anatomy, and lifestyle. By skillfully blending various grooming techniques, you will tailor your methods to each individual dog, achieving well-rounded and effective grooming results.
Studying online has never been easier! With flexible, self-paced learning, you can study from anywhere, at any time, without the pressure of deadlines. Our courses are designed for everyone—no technical skills or prior experience required! Simply log in, follow easy-to-use lessons, and enjoy expert guidance every step of the way. Whether you're balancing work, family, or other commitments, online learning gives you the freedom to achieve your goals on your terms.
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I recently completed the Professional Dog Grooming Course through Pet Courses. I found it very informative, I learnt a lot and the course was well set out. Any time I had any questions, I received feedback promptly. I highly recommend to anyone starting out in grooming. Laura Kane, Trustpilot review
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One of the standout features of this course is its online format, allowing you to study at your own pace with no strict deadlines. Recognising that everyone has different schedules, we offer 24/7 access to in-depth lessons, video tutorials, and expertly designed assessments, all mentored by professional groomer, Hannah Grice.
In addition to the comprehensive Dog Grooming Course, you’ll receive our Dog Grooming Business Starter Pack—a collection of fully customisable templates designed to help you launch and manage your grooming business with ease. Each template is tailored to meet industry standards and can be easily personalised to suit your business needs, saving you hours of work and providing professional tools from the start.
Our business starter pack includes;
This is awesome! It took me so long to put these together for my business when I started. I didn't really know what I needed to include. This is going to be a HUGE benefit for new business owners, to have professional terms and boundaries right from the beginning.
Nicole Scott, Owner Pawfection Pet Services
Our Professional Dog Grooming Diploma is Internationally Accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards ICOES.
The course went through a rigorous evaluation and audit to gain accreditation. Having ICOES accreditation guarantees that you will receive a high standard of content that has undergone evaluation by an independent organisation, ensuring it's quality and credibility.
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I love dogs and always wanted to be a groomer!
"I started out by grooming friends and families dogs and now have my own beautiful grooming salon at home."
This course includes 12 interactive modules, carefully designed to teach you how to become a confident, professional dog groomer.
Hannah Grice is the owner and head groomer of her own boutique grooming business, The Dog House, which she initially started from her garage until outgrowing the space and moving to a commercial property.
Hannah has an extensive list of credentials as a renowned groomer and trainer having won awards in both grooming and obedience competitions with her beloved Poodles, Ivy and Raven.
You don't need a big space or a lot of money to get started.
Kylie started her journey with Pet Courses, learning everything she needed to follow her dream. Today, she runs a thriving dog grooming salon, proving that with the right training and determination, anything is possible!
Julie's business started out by just word of mouth, with people stopping to ask who groomed her dogs. Before long she had dozens of regular clients and now happily works 2 days a week in her own salon.
Nicole wanted a business that would fit around her new family that she could do from home. She had always loved dogs and dreamed of a career where she could work with them every day.
While studying, Sandi decided to post in her local dog park Facebook group to offer half price grooms so that she could get some models to practice on. She ended up being inundated with clients and after only a few weeks was able to charge full price.
Amanda used to go and watch her friend groom dogs which inspired her to study dog grooming. She helped out at her friends salon, shaving dogs pads and trimming nails and managed to secure a job at a local grooming and day care facility. Amanda has since set up her own part time business as well.
After 35 years in insurance, Lisa decided to follow her dreams and start her own dog grooming business. After graduating, she converted a spare bedroom into a salon and embarked on an exciting new chapter in her life. She hasn't looked back since!
After graduating, Alyson nervously opened her salon. She was worried she wouldn't have enough clients so kept her two part time jobs going. After just 2 weeks she quit her part time jobs because she was running out of appointments for her clients!
Having always loved dogs, Brooklyn dreamed of a career as a dog groomer. Whilst studying for year 12, she completed her Dog Grooming Diploma and set up a small salon from her parents home. She has since gone on to specialise in Asian fusion and teddy bear styles having achieved so much at such a young age.
Having a background in dog behaviour and training, embarking on a career in dog grooming was a perfect match for Brigitte. After pestering everyone she knew with a dog to gain experience, Brigitte opened a small home salon. Following it's success, she is now in the process of expanding into an upmarket boarding facility as well.
As a vet nurse, dog grooming complimented Sharons career really well and offerred her a back up career to earn extra money. Sharon now operates a grooming business 1-2 days a week out of a local pet shop, giving her great variety in her working week.
Dog grooming was a career that Kelly always wanted to pursue. While studying she practiced on friends and families dogs, setting up her mobile dog wash and grooming business before she even graduated. Initially starting out part time, she got so busy that she now operates full time.
Having always loved dogs, grooming was the perfect career for Jodi. She started out by creating a balinese style hut in her garage. After doing letter drops and grooming friends and families dogs, her business has now expanded to work out of a beautiful renovated home salon.
After suffering some medical issues, Kurtis needed a new career that offered him more flexibility. He had the opportunity to purchase an established mobile business, so while studying he shadowed the previous owner, and was then ready to hit the ground running in his new mobile trailer.
Having fostered and adopted many animals, Jayne felt in her happy place surrounded by dogs. She took the plunge by enrolling to study dog grooming, finally following her passion. Now working alongside a friend and specialising in dogs with special needs, her only regret is that at 61 she wishes she had done it sooner!
As a mobile dog washer, Mel was receiving so many customers asking her to groom that she decided to upskill, completing her Dog Grooming Diploma. Now 6 months on she is loving her job and looking forward to establishing a home based salon in the near future.
Leanne was frustrated when her beloved elderly Poodle was refused grooming. So she took it upon herself to learn. She now enjoys helping others out as her new found hobby.
Easy to navigate, step by step learning led by industry experts. Enjoy one-on-one tutor support with the flexibility of no time limits.
On average, successful students take 6-8 months to complete this course
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In a national study of pet ownership, Animal Medicines Australia (AMA) found that dogs continue to be Australia's most popular pet, with just over 5 million dogs accross the nation. Self-reported expenditure on pet-related products and services in Australia is now estimated at more than $13 billion a year, up from $12 billion in 2016 with over $700 million spent on pet grooming services.
The average dog-owning household spends an estimated $2,158 a year on their dogs, including $586 on food and $470 on veterinary services. The average yearly spend on pet grooming is up to $154, totalling an estimated $710 million in 2019.
As a dog groomer, your tasks will involve bathing, cutting, combing, blow drying and styling pets coats. Dogs will also require their nails to be clipped and ears to be cleaned. You will need to understand customer needs, providing good quality service and be able to measure your customer satisfaction. Active listening, critical thinking and problem solving are all key skills required as a dog groomer.
The Australian department of employment predicts a strong growth in the pet grooming industry over the next 5 years. The ABS Labour Force Survey identifies that there are 4,100 workers in the pet grooming industry in Australia with 35% working full time hours of 35 hours per week or more. According to the Australian Government Job Outlook, the average age of pet groomers in Australia is 40 years with 85% of workers being female.
Source: Australian Government job Outlook; Animal Medicines Australia Pet Survey Report 2019 (AMA)
