Dog Grooming Diploma course

Overview

This course teaches you all about the anatomy of dogs and you also learn about how to put dogs at their ease making grooming that much easier as the dog will be much more relaxed and comfortable.

You will learn about the different breeds and the grooming techniques required in approaching the different types. You will also acquire the sound business skills to help you to get your grooming business off to a healthy start.

Course Contents

Remember, You can complete this Professional Pet Grooming course within 6 to 9 Months of enrolling. So take your first step by contacting us today !

Detailed Content

Unit 1: The Grooming Professional

• Career Opportunities
• Setup Needs
• Communication with the Clients

Unit 2: Introduction to Dogs

• All About Dogs
• Types of Dogs
• Types of Personalities
• General Handling of Dogs

Unit 3: Introduction to Cats

• All About Cats
• Personality Types
• General Handling

Unit 4: Anatomy and Health Care of Dogs and Cats

• Structure of the Dog
• Structure of a Cat
• Hands on Combing Exercises for the Dog or Cat

Unit 5: Equipment Use and Care

• Hand Tools
• Large Equipment
• Supplies for Washing

Unit 6: Preparation of Dogs for Grooming

• Preparation of the Dog's Coat
• Preparation of the Dog's Body Areas

Unit 7: Bathing and Drying

• Commercial Hair Products
• Bathing
• Drying

Unit 8: Basic Cuts and Grooming Procedures

• Treatment of Mats
• Clipping the Dog

Unit 9: Terrier Group

• Breeds of Terriers
• Procedures of Terrier Cuts
• Detailed Grooming of the West Highland White Terrier

Unit 10: Utility Group

• Breeds of Utility Dogs
• Procedures of Utility Dog Cuts
• Detailed Grooming of the Shih Tzu

Unit 11: Toy Group

• Breeds Of Toy Dogs
• Procedures of Toy Dog Cuts
• Detailed Grooming of the Bichon Frise

Unit 12: Gundog Group

• Breeds Of Gundogs
• Procedures of Gundog Breed Cuts
• Detailed Grooming of the American Cocker Spaniel

Unit 13: Pastoral Group

• Breeds Of Pastoral Dogs
• Procedures of Pastoral Dog Cuts
• Detailed Grooming of an Old English Sheepdog

Unit 14: Hound Group

• Breeds Of Hound Dogs
• Hound Group Breed Cuts
• Detailed Grooming of the Norwegian Elkhound

Unit 15: Working Group

• Working Dogs
• Working Group Breed Cuts
• Detailed Grooming of the Giant Schnauzer

Unit 16: Poodles

• Introduction to Poodles
• Grooming the Poodle

Unit 17: Mixed Breeds

• Types of Cuts
• Choosing the Mixed-breed Cut

Unit 18: Puppies

• Puppies
• Grooming In Stages
• Recognising the Signs of Stress
• The Positive Grooming Experience
• Introducing Puppy to Clippers
• Bathing
• Drying

Unit 19: Specific Personalities

• Introduction
• The Fearful Dog
• The Submissive Dog
• The Dominant Dog
• The Happy-Go-Lucky Dog
• The Aggressive Dog
• Observing and Reacting to Behaviour

Unit 20: Grooming Dogs with Behaviour Problems

• Developing a Plan for Grooming Problem Dogs
• Protecting Yourself and Others
• Using Muzzles
• Teaching Owners To Curb Their Dog's Grooming Behaviour

Unit 21: Introduction to Cats and Their Personalities

• Cat Personality Types
• Kittens
• Handling Cats

Unit 22: Cat Grooming Procedures

• Proper Handling Procedures
• Caring for a Cat's Fur
• Grooming the Kitten
• Involving the Owner

Unit 23: The Business Side of Grooming

• Job Descriptions
• Setting Your Prices
• Using the Telephone
• Customer Service
• Record Keeping for pet Information
• Expanding Your Business
• Financial and Legal Aspects

Unit 24: Guide to Dog Grooming

• Basic Methods and Techniques
• Pregroom
• Clipper Procedures
• Using Blades
• Safety
• Scissoring
• Clip-on Cuts
• Shave-down
• Dog Behaviour
• Quick Reference Grooming Lists

Each study unit contains a testpaper which will assess your knowledge of the content of each unit. It is easy to complete each testpaper online by logging on to Kilroy's College. You will be able to submit your answers and to see results straightaway. This step by step approach will encourage you to progress steadily through to the completion of your course. Each unit also has many self-check assessments with model answers supplied.

If you do not have access to a computer, you can contact the college to request answer cards which can be posted to Kilroy's College for correction.

Any correspondence with the college and all your course work will be treated as strictly private and confidential.

Two excellent full colour textbooks, carefully chosen by our course writers to compliment this study programme, will be sent to you with your first study units and they are yours to keep for future reference. (Titles are Essential Dogs and Essential Cats)

Many of our students currently employed have received a promotion or an increase in salary, as a direct result of completing a Kilroy's College course. Many students tell us that our courses have given them the confidence to go on to further study, to begin work or to change careers. So if you don't have time for evening classes or you would prefer to study at home at your own pace, this Professional Pet Grooming course could be perfect for you.

• The College is open all year, so you can start studying at any time.
• This Professional Pet Grooming course allows you the flexibility and confidentiality of studying at home without having to take time out from work or other personal commitments.
• It offers you valuable savings in time and transportation because you complete your entire course from home.
• At Kilroy's College there are no age limits, no need for previous study and there is no pressure to go any faster than you wish to.
• Our tuition is private and personal - you will be in a "class of one" supported by our team of student advisors.
• Once enrolled, you will receive everything that you need to get started in your Student study pack.
• On the successful completion of your course, you will be awarded the Kilroy's College Diploma in Professional Pet Grooming in recognition of your educational achievement.

Delivery Method:
1. Correspondence
2. Online

Duration: 6 to 9 Months