Dog Grooming (Level 3) Course

Course Structure

Unit 1: Man’s History with Dogs

• The History of Dog Grooming
• The Dog Grooming Profession

Unit 2: Dog Breeds

• Breed Recognition
• Dog Anatomy and Physiology
• Dog Diseases
• First Aid

Unit 3: Types of Coat

• Smooth Coat Breeds
• Short Coat Breeds
• Double Coat Breeds
• Long and Silky Coat Breeds
• Harsh and Wiry Coat Breeds
• Curly and Woolly Breeds
• Corded Coated Breeds

Unit 4: Types of Coat

• Short Coat Breeds
• Long Coat Breeds
• Designer Breeds

Unit 5: Equipment Required

• Grooming Tools
• Clippers
• Blades
• Shears
• Scissors
• Equipment
• Maintenance
• Uniforms and Protective Clothing
• Protective Equipment
• Products Required
• Price Lists
• Suppliers Information and Contact Details

Unit 6: Safety Measures

• Dog Psychology
• Dog Control
• Pre-Bath – Bath - Post Bath

Unit 7: Grooming

• Dealing with Double Coats
• Professional Grooming Shortcuts
• Working with Puppies
• Working with the Senior Dog

Unit 8: Terriers

Terrier Trims - Head Details - Body Details - Hand Stripping - Terrier Breeds - Airedale Terrier - Australian Terrier -Bedlington Terrier - Cairn Terrier - Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Irish Terrier - Kerry Blue Terrier - Lakeland Terrier - Norfolk Terrier - Norwich Terrier – Schnauzer - Scottish Terrier - Sealyham Terrier - Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier - Welsh Terrier - West Highland White Terrier - Wire Fox Terrier - Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Grooming Comparisons

Unit 9: Spaniel Breeds

Spaniel Breed Trims - American Cocker Spaniel - American Water Spaniel - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - English Cocker Spaniel - English Springer Spaniel - English Toy Spaniel - Irish Water Spaniel - Welsh Springer Spaniel Poodle Types - Poodle Breed Trims - Miniature Poodle - Standard Poodle - Toy Poodle

Unit 10: Setter Breeds

Setter Trims - English Setter - Gordon Setter - Irish Red Setter - Other Breeds - Bichon Frise - Old English Sheepdog - Portuguese Water Dog - Mixed Breeds and Designer Dogs

Unit 11: Drop Coat Breeds

Drop Coat Trims - Coton de Tulear – Havanese - Lhasa Apso – Pomeranian - Shih Tzu – Troubleshooting

Unit 12: The Law and You

• Health and Safety
• First Aid
• Setting Up in Business
• Accessories
• Finances
• Choosing Premises
• Salon Design
• Insurance
• Business Plan
• Business Profile
• Business Portfolio
• Conclusion

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