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Dog Grooming Course + CPD Certified Qualification

SmartBreeder Grooming Academy 4 Day intensive Crash Course is designed & developed for students wanting to start a career in the Dog grooming industry but do not wish to complete the course awarded with City & Guilds qualifications.  

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Dog Grooming Course + CPD Certified Qualification

SmartBreeder Grooming Academy 4 Day intensive Crash Course is designed & developed for students wanting to start a career in the Dog grooming industry but do not wish to complete the course awarded with City & Guilds qualifications.  

CPD Certified

Self-paced learning

One-off purchase

The Course

Dog grooming can be a lucrative source of income, is stress-free and relaxing.

SmartBreeder Grooming Academy 4 Day intensive Crash Course is designed & developed for students wanting to start a career in the Dog grooming industry but do not wish to complete the course awarded with City & Guilds qualifications.  

You will receive the same tutoring in terms of tutor experience as our City & Guilds students completing the combined City & Guilds Level 2 course.

Upon course completion you will have access to our on-line Grooming CPD, you will be provided with the course books and will also have a chance to build up your grooming portfolio.

There will be practical & theory exams at the end of the course.

A Smartbreeder Grooming Academy Certificate of Attendance & CPD Approved In-house qualification will be awarded on completion of the course.

Course Length:

4 days practical hands on salon training

7 Days distance learning online material (recommended)

1 Day exam

Modules Covered:

- You will learn all relevant aspects of Salon Health & Safety/Bio Security/Preparation

- You will learn preparation of various different types of coats ready for styling including bathing, brushing, de-matting and drying of dog's coat

- You will learn different grooming techniques including hand stripping, clipping and scissoring

- You will learn how to style and finish to a high standard a large variety of breeds of dogs

- You will learn all different coat types and will be confident to deliver styling as requested by pet owners

- You will learn different grooming techniques including hand stripping, clipping and scissoring

- You will be encouraged to make your own decisions in assessing the dog and the work that is required which will include the tools and skills used to complete the style required/requested

- You will learn how to handle a dog in a dog grooming environment

- You will be encouraged to make your own decisions in assessing the dog and the work that is required which will include the tools and skills used to complete the style required/requested

- You will learn good customer service and record keeping to be able to run a successful dog grooming business

- You will learn how to clean and maintain equipment used for grooming

- We will also cover the following theory modules: Health and Safety within the salon, Handling Animals, Business Management and Health Checking

Your Instructor

Sophie

I have been grooming for over 10years. I started my career as a work experience student in a well respected grooming train school. I was soon offered a job as a bather, and then went on to complete my Level 3 in Dog Grooming and Teacher Training so I could help with teaching the students.

I went on to gain my LCGI (Licentiate of the City & Guilds Institute) and complete my Higher Diploma in Dog Grooming, becoming a master groomer. I believe in improving the grooming industry and my grooming skills by attending regular seminars, demonstrations and workshops.

My qualifications include: City & Guilds Customer Service NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds Dog Grooming NVQ Level 2, Pet First Aid, Animal Microchipping Course + CPD Certified Qualification, Animal Ultrasound Course + CPD Certified Qualification, Canine Fertility Course + CPD Certified Qualification

Course Topics

1. Health and Safety for Dogs and Groomers

Health and safety is extremely important when it comes to grooming your dog - or those owned by others - especially in a business setting.

2. How to Lift a Dog

The course demonstrates the correct way of lifting dogs, i.e. by sliding your dominant arm under his or her chest between the dog's front legs. Tuck his bottom between your arm and body then lift.

3. First Aid for Dogs

Doing a First Aid Course for dogs is pretty much essential if you intend to set up your own dog grooming business.

4. Disclaimers

This is important for you to protect yourself by getting new customers to sign a contract agreeing to your grooming terms and conditions. This will cover your fees, the fact they have requested the grooming in the first place, and what to do should there turn out to be an emergency and the dog needs veterinary treatment.

5. Insurance

When starting any business you will need to get the appropriate insurance - a claim for an injured pet or customer could run into the thousands which in turn could cripple your business before it starts.

6. Equipment

Before you start your dog grooming business you will obviously need to invest in some essential equipment i.e. Clippers, Brushes, Combs Nail clippers etc

7. Breeds and Coat Types

There are obviously different breed of dogs with different types of coats that as a dog groomer you will have to familiarise yourself with.

8. Bathing and Drying

Before bathing make sure you do a health check, then make sure the correct shampoo and also make sure to check the temperature of the water.

UNLIMITED REFRESHER POLICY:

Once you have paid for & completed ANY of our courses - if required, you can re-do as many times as you wish - completely FREE of charge **(Re-do’s/refreshers from our Manchester training centre only)

What our Customers Say

"Loved it I can Understand how to work my ultrasound better Great pictures now"

Helena S.

19/01/2022

"So easy to use fab results and fab information "

Trudy G.

17/01/2022

"Was brilliant, course staff was amazing so helpful "

Caroline T.

19/01/2022

"Would highly recommend this company learned so much and will definitely be looking in to there other courses"

Carley B.

14/01/2021

What our Customers Say

"Worth every penny, will definitely be doing more courses with you x"

Lauren P.

03/06/2022

"Was brilliant, course staff was amazing so helpful "

Caroline T.

19/01/2022

"Would highly recommend this company learned so much and will definitely be looking in to there other courses"

Carley B.

17/01/2022

"So easy to use fab results and fab information "

Trudy G.

14/01/2022

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Gain your CPD Certified Qualifcation in Dog Grooming

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