Dog Grooming Online Course - CPD Certified - Best Seller

Module 1

Introduction

Topics to be covered in Module 1:

Introduction to pet grooming and why it is necessary
Why we need to be calm and assertive when dealing with dogs
Who can become a pet groomer
What equipment is required for pet grooming
Plus much more...


Module 2

History of Dog Grooming

This section will deal with the following points:

Man's historic relationship with dogs
The emergence of dog grooming
When dog grooming was first undertaken
The emergence of grooming from the purely practical to a fashion trend
Plus much more...


Module 3

Anatomy and Health, Parasites, Infections & Zoonotic diseases in dogs

This module will deal with the following points:

The anatomy of dogs
Basic health and how to maintain it
Parasites - external and internal
Infections
Plus much more...


Module 4

Pre-grooming Health Assessment

In this module, you will learn the following:

The importance of a pre-grooming health check
Why it is vital that your client knows the results of the check
How to handle a dog during the check
Why a checklist is important
Plus much more...


Module 5

Coat and Skin Disorders and How to Groom a Dog

In this section, you will learn the following main points:

How to identify skin disorders and what to do about them
How to identify coat disorders and how to treat them
What affects a dog's coat
The tools you need for grooming
Plus much more...


Module 6

Getting Started

In this section, you will learn the following main points of information:

Whether or not pet grooming is for you
The avenues open to people wanting to start in pet grooming
Starting your own pet grooming business
A business plan
Plus much more...


Module 7

Animal Training, Dealing with Difficult Dogs & Training for Grooming

Points that will be covered in this section include:

Training animals to enjoy bath time - the basics
Step-by-step approach to bath time
Preparing for bathing a fearful dog
The bathing sequence
Plus much more...


Module 8

Prepping the Work Area

Points dealt with in this section include:

Setting up the ideal work area
Lighting, air flow, and safety considerations
Workstation requirements
The tools required
Plus much more...


Module 9

Pre-bath Preparation

In this section, you will learn all about:

Why thorough pre-grooming checks are important
If and when you should abandon a grooming session and refer the dog to a vet
What to look for in tooth and ear inspections
How to deal with the coats of different types of dogs
Plus much more...


Module 10

How to Bath a Dog

In this section, you will learn about:

Precautions
Clothing
Getting the dog into the bath
Washing the dog
Plus much more...


Module 11

Drying a Dog

In this section, you will cover the following topics:

Why the shake is so important
Air drying
Towel drying technique
Detailed drying of paws and other concealed areas
Plus much more...


Module 12

Detail Grooming (Clipping, Scissoring, Eyes, Ears, Teeth, Feet, Bottoms)

In this section, you will cover:

The ears and how to clean them
Cleaning around the eyes
Teeth and gum health and cleaning, and when to hand over to a vet
Trimming claws, shaping paws
Plus much more...


Module 13

Cleaning Your Working Environment

In this section, you will cover the following topics in detail:

Why appearances matter
Designing with an eye to cleaning and hygiene, and flea traps
Where to start cleaning
How to clean
Plus much more...


Module 14

Grooming Specialities

In this section, you will learn how to deal with the following aspects of running your pet grooming business:

Grooming emergencies
Rescue dogs
Grooming care dogs
Untangling the worst knots
Plus much more...


Module 15

Law in the Workplace, First Aid and Emergency Care

Student Objectives:

The law and the workplace
Safety in the workplace
Basic minimum safety precautions
First aid training
Plus much more...