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Introduction to Dog Grooming
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Online Course for Pet Grooming
Are you an animal lover considering a career in pet grooming? This pet grooming course lets you explore what it might be like to work as a pet groomer without devoting too much time or money. This course is perfect for you if you want to learn the basics of pet grooming, either to see if a job as a pet groomer is right for you, or to learn basic techniques that you can use on your own dog.
This pet grooming course includes the first 6 modules of our Professional Dog Grooming Diploma and will introduce you to life as a dog groomer. If you're hesitant to jump in feet first before knowing more about the industry, this is the course for you.
Explore the foundations of pet grooming through interactive lessons and video tutorials, from understanding what equipment and tools you might need, to basic bathing, drying and styling techniques. You'll learn basic breed group knowledge that will set you on a path to handling and communicating with a variety of different dogs.
Note: This is an introductory course only and doesn't include important modules and assessments required to become a professional dog groomer. If you're interested in starting a career as a professional dog groomer our Diploma or Bundle is the best option for you.

Making dogs beautiful and happy is the most rewarding feeling!
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This course includes 6 interactive modules, carefully designed to introduce you to a career as a dog groomer.
- Career options - mobile dog grooming, working from home, salons and franchising
- Combs and brushes
- Shedding aids
- Clippers, blades and guard combs
- Nails and teeth
- Shampoos, conditioners and deodorants
- Grooming tables
- Hydrobaths and bathing equipment
- The ANKC breed groups
- Dog training - the alpha theory and positive dog training
- Canine communication and calming signals
- Dealing with an aggressive or fearful dog
- Canine body language
- Essential canine first aid
- Canine anatomy
- Handling fleas, ticks, mites and ringworm
- Managing roundworm, tapeworm and heartworm
- Important canine disease awareness
- Bacterial and viral infections
- Skin disorders
- Essential health check
- A visual assessment
- Checking for pain
- Skin and coat inspection
- Eyes and ears
- Checking dogs teeth
- Nail maintenance
- Prepare corded, double, silky, smooth, wire and wool coats for the bath
- Hygiene and care procedures
- Nail clipping
- Teeth cleaning
- Pad trimming
- Ear plucking and cleansing
- Owner expectations and needs
- Styling to match the breed
- Coat type and behaviour
- Accentuate the dogs natural look
- Understanding dog shape
- Styling mixed breed dogs
- Drying methods - blasting, stretch, fluff and smooth drying techniques
- Styling spherical head shapes such as the Bichon Frise, Dandie Dinmont, Shih Tzu and West Highland Terrier
- Eyebrows and beards
- Long and short legged Terriers
- Topknots
- Scissoring skills and safety
- Styling with feathering, stretch drying and fluff drying
- Tail shape
- Clipping and when to clip
- Grooming puppies
- Hand stripping and plucking
- Carding
Course Mentor

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.
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