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Introduction to Dog Grooming
4.8
Qualification
Dog Grooming Certificate.
Delivery
100% online, self paced learning.
Duration
Approx. 2 months (part time).
Course Access
Lifetime membership.
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!
"The courses are delivered by industry experts and were extremely comprehensive. The facebook support groups are a great resource too.."
Topics
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 having won awards in both grooming and obedience competitions with her beloved Poodles, Ivy and Raven.
Success Stories
When you study with Pet Courses, you're never alone. You'll be joining an exclusive learning community that connects you with other students to share your learning journey. Ask questions, seek advice or simply be motivated by others stories as you study your animal care course with us.
Julie Bezemer
Owner Julie Bezemer Puppy Waves
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 Scott
Owner Pawfection Pet Services
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.
Sandi Ferguson
Owner Fergie's Dog Grooming
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 Toohey
Employed Groomer
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.
Lisa Grant
Owner Lisa's House of Dogs
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!
Alyson Bratt
Owner Scrub Woofers Dog Grooming
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!
Brooklyn Turner
Owner Head Turners Sudz-n-Scissors
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.
Brigitte Meissner
Owner of The Groomery
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.
Sharon McQuillan
Employed dog groomer
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.
Kelly Wright
Owner of Groomed by Kelly
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.
Jodi Gooding
Owner Transfurmations Grooming
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.
Kurtis Doyle
Owner of Bubbles & Bones Pet Grooming
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.
Jayne Shilcof
Employed groomer at Holistic Touch
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!
Mellissa James
Owner Mells Poochie Pampers
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 White
Home Groomer
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.
Top Student Reviews
4.8
(143)
Kayla
Reviewed 9 months ago
This course was easy to follow and I loved the information provided. The assessments were well planned out and were questions that related to the course information read well! This course provided me with a lot of necessary information and I loved it!
Nathaly
Reviewed 9 months ago
“I truly enjoyed this course” all the information provided were fantastic and the instructors were wonderful and knowledgeable.
Rajinder
Reviewed 10 months ago
You provide best service to his students and tutor hannah is very kind and helpful
Chen
Reviewed 10 months ago
This course is quite useful for the development of my new career. I received a lot of helpful knowledge of dog grooming. I definitely will recommend my friends to study this course if they are interested in Pet grooming. Appreciate for Hannah Grice.
Mellissa
Reviewed 10 months ago
Great corse, easy to understand and I like that there is no time limit to complete the corse.
Kazumela
Reviewed 10 months ago
thanks and it was good and useful for my business.
Samantha
Reviewed 10 months ago
Was very happy with the course. Very informative and I have felt I learnt a lot. All of the information provided was easy to read and understand.
Sherina
Reviewed 11 months ago
This course was very easy to understand and gave me all the basic tools I needed to become a dog groomer.
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On average, successful students take 2 months to complete this course
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Industry Facts
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)
