Dog Care and Grooming Course
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Want to know the steps to take proper care of your dog? If you’ve got an interest in learning more about your pet dogs and their cleanliness, then taking this course will be perfect for you. Learning about essential dog care ensures your dog’s overall health and happiness.
The Dog Care and Grooming Course is an attempt to take you through all the fundamental aspects of dog care and grooming. You’ll introduce to the science of dog care as you learn about anatomy, physiology, diet, nutrition and health. In this course, you’ll also learn how to provide adequate care for those needs as a dog owner. Join training classes which expertly designed by our professional instructor and get started to explore the dog care industry.
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About this course
The Dog Care and Grooming Course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £19 and Hardcopy Certificate for £34.
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Subjects
- Dental
- Dog Grooming
- Dog
- Anatomy
- Techniques
- Skin conditions
- Coat Types
- Dog Healthy
- Groom
- General Care
Course programme
Module-1
- The History of Dog Grooming
- Why Do We Groom?
- Anatomy
- Breed Groups and Coat Types
- Equipment and Techniques
- Keep Your Dog Healthy and Clean
- Things to Look for Before you Groom a Dog
- Pre-grooming and General Care
- Preparation
- Skin Conditions
- How to Bathe Your Dog
- How to Get Your Dog to Love Bath Time
- Drying Your Dog After a Bath
- Bathing and Drying: General Considerations
- Grooming Details (Clipping, Scissors, Ears, Teeth, Feet, Bottoms)Basic First A
Module-2
- Understanding the appropriate food ingredients
- Dogs need different diets at different ages
- Vitamin and mineral supplements
- Boredom and variety
- Cost of feeds
- Dry vs. Canned food
- Homemade diets
Module-3
- Food allergies
- How much should I feed my dog?
- How often should I feed my dog?
- Signs of ill health
- Heart worm, fleas and other parasites
- Heartworm prevention
- Common questions about heartworm
Module-4
- Fleas and other parasites
- Do parasites cause “Scooting”?
- Preventing dental disease
- Home dental care
- Veterinary dental treatments
- The importance of the physical examination
- Why are regular check-ups important?
Module-5
- What happens during an examination?
- How often should my pet be examined?
- How to administer medicine
- Nursing a sick dog
- Vaccinations
- Common questions about vaccinations
- Spaying and neutering
Module-6
- Spaying of the Female dog
- Surgical neutering of the male dog
- Pet health insurance
- Clipping a dog
- First steps in grooming
- Bathing a dog
- Pet Identification
Module-7
- Dog Care Basics
- What Items Do You Need For Your Dog
- The Vet Is Your Friend
- Caring For An Elderly Dog
- Caring For A Disabled Dog
- Caring For Small Dogs
- Caring For Big Dogs
- The Dangers Of Not Caring For Your Best Friend
- Wrapping Up
Module-8
- How to Groom a Dog
- Require Materials for Grooming a Dog
- Clipping the Nails
- Brushing the Teeth
- Ear Cleaning
- Bathing
- Brushing/Combing the Coat
How is the course assessed?
- To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Dog Care and Grooming Course