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Advanced Online Pet Grooming Diploma

Course Synopsis

The Advanced Pet Grooming course will teach you grooming techniques for dogs, cats and small pets. You will find that learning about grooming pets can be a very enjoyable and rewarding.
The Advanced Pet Grooming course provides an excellent basis on which to learn about the finer, more advanced aspects of the subject. It explains the different grooming styles suitable for the more challenging breeds for example the poodle. It will provide you with the essential knowledge that you need to care for clients pets in a responsible safe conscious way.
Learn about things that will help you build a strong bond with your customers, so that they will continue to return to you throughout the life of the pet. This course also covers useful methods on how a dog groomer can expand their range of services.
The course will also assist you build a professional portfolio of Factsheets that you will find a very useful tool, which you can use within your business or just to give to friends and family that need your advice.
This course is ideal for people who have taken the Dog Grooming Professional Course and those who already have some grooming experience, whether they are a groomer, considering a career working as a dog groomer, or just want to gain a more advanced understanding and knowledge of grooming.

This course has been mapped to the Lantra, Animal Care and Welfare, National Occupational Standards (the units are indicated next to the learning outcomes).

£370 (all inclusive)

FREE Wahl Multicut Electric Pet Clipper Kit With DVD with this course (R.R.P £27.55). This is a mains operated clipper, completely versatile classic design with good balance. It has an adjustable taper arm for variable cutting lengths, high precision, rustproof, chrome plated blades.

Advanced Pet Grooming Course

This course has been mapped to the Lantra, Animal Care and Welfare, National Occupational Standards
(the units are indicated next to the learning outcomes).

reg no.1002738

Free
with this course
The Working with Animals ebook

Course Content

Module 1
Skin Anatomy and Common Diseases • Anatomy Skin Functions Skin Structure Skin Glands Hair • Common Diseases Allergies Bacterial Skin Disease Hormonal Skin Disease Fungal Skin Disease Nutritional Skin Disease Tumours Congenital Skin Disease Outcomes • Have a clear knowledge of skin anatomy • Know the important functions of skin • Identify the different skin glands • Know the different types of hair and understand the functions of hair • Identify the different types of skin disease, understand them and know their treatments
Module 2
Parasites • Fleas • Lice • Walking Dandruff • Scabies • Mange • Ear Mites • Ticks Outcomes • Have a clear knowledge of the common external parasites • Identify the different skin parasites • Know the different treatments that can be used for fleas • Identify the signs of parasite infection
Module 3
Dentistry • Anatomy • Diseases • Preventive Care • Scraping • Brushing • Diet Outcomes • Have a clear knowledge of the dental anatomy pets • Know the important functions of the teeth • Identify the different ways to prevent dental disease • Know the two scale and brush a pet teeth • Have a clear knowledge of the common dental diseases found in pets

Module 4
Puppies • Why A Puppy Grooming Is So Important • Owners Grooming Training Program • Salons Grooming Training Program • Bathing Puppies • Puppy Clip • Useful Advice A Groomer Can Give To A New Puppy Owner Outcomes • Know the important reasons for grooming puppies • Identify the different ways the owner can train a puppy to be groomed • Know how to start a salons grooming puppy training program • Learn the correct way to bath, dry and groom a puppy • Understand the meaning of a puppy clip • Have an idea for how a groomer can bond and earn money from a new puppy owner
Module 5
Ageing Dogs • Why Grooming A Senior Pet Is So Important • Things To Look For • Lumps And Bumps • Bathing Older Dogs • Useful Advice A Groomer Can Give To A Senior Pet Owner Outcomes • Know the importance of grooming ageing dogs • Have a clear knowledge of the steps that a dog grooming needs to take to keep a senior dog comfortable and safe. • Identify the different ways to help keep a senior dog healthy • Know the reasons why to clip old dogs nails • Have a clear knowledge of the different trims that can improve an old dogs life.
Module 6
Cat Grooming • Why And When • Breeds • Grooming • Clipping • Bathing • Dry Baths • Soft Paws • Cat Grooming Services Outcomes • Identify the different types of coat on long haired cats. • Understand why and when cats need to be groomed • Have a clear knowledge of the how to bath, groom, and lion clip properly and safely. • Understand the different cat grooming services that can be offered • Have a clear knowledge of the common dental diseases found in pets

Module 7
Small Animal Grooming • Why Groom Small Pets? • Rabbits Long Haired Breeds Handling Grooming Baths Scent Glands Mats • Guinea Pigs Breeds Handling Grooming Baths Scent Glands Trimming • Fly Strike Outcomes • Understand why small pets need to be groomed • Have a clear knowledge of the correct and safe way of bathing, grooming and trimming small pets • Know the importance of handling small pets correctly • Identify the different breeds of long haired guinea pigs and rabbits • Understand fly strike how to prevent it and what to do about it. • Know how to clean small pets scent glands
Module 8
Poodle • Poodle history • Preparation • Face • Beards and moustaches • Throat • Top knots • Ears • Body • Feet and cuffs • Tail • Banding Outcomes • Have a clear knowledge and be able to identify how to trim a poodles coat into different styles including ears, body, beards, tails, and moustaches • Understand how to clip poodles feet • Understand what banding is, why its done and how to do it. • Know the different treatments that can be used for fleas • Learn how give a poodle a nicely shaped top knot
Module 9
Bichon Frise • Bichon Frise History • Preparation • Fluff Drying • Note On Techniques • Head • Ears • Muzzle • Crest And Neck • Body • Front Legs • Back Legs • Feet • Tail Outcomes • Have a clear knowledge of how to trim a Bichon Frise’s coat into a style • Understand how to clip Bichon Frise’s feet • Understand what fluff drying is, why it is done and how to do it • Learn how to give a Bichon Frise a nicely rounded head
Module 10
Yorkshire Terrier • Yorkshire Terrier History • Reverse Sneezing And Collapsing Trachea • Preparation • Making Grooming Bows • Natural Long Coat • Grooming A Long Coat • The Clipped Short Coat • The Puppy Clip • The Modified Schnauzer Clip • The Modified Westie Head • Top-knoted Head Outcomes • Understand how to clip a Yorkshire Terrier's coat and face, into 2 different styles • Understand what Reverse Sneezing and Collapsing Trachea is, what it sounds like and what to do about do it • Have a clear knowledge of the Yorkshire Terrier's history • Know how to make grooming bows • Understand how to groom a perfect Natural Long Coated Yorkshire Terrier
Module 11
Schnauzer • Schnauzer History • Grooming • Stripping Off Hand stripping Stripping Session Patterns Rolling • Clipping Body Chest, Thoat and Cheeks Head and Ears Eyebrows and Beard Back Legs Front Legs Feet Tummy, Tail and Rear. Outcomes • Know how to groom the Schnauzer's head and face correctly • Have a clear knowledge of the Schnauzer's history • Understand how to clip a Schnauzer's coat. • Understand how to hand strip and roll a coat • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of stripping a coat
Module 12
West Highland White Terrier • West Highland White Terrier History • Preparation • Grooming • The West Highland Terrier Trim Body Stomach Tail Front Legs Rear Legs Feet Throat and Chest Head Ears • Dog Massage Outcomes • Understand how to do the West Highland Terrier Trim • Identify the different ways of clipping a West Highland White Terrier • Have a clear knowledge of the West Highland White Terrier's history • Know how to preform dog massage and understand its advantages
Module 13
English Springer Spaniel • English Springer Spaniel History • Working Springer Spaniels • Preparation • Body • Clipping • Raking • Furnishings • Head • Ears • Tail • Feet • Finishing • Docking Outcomes • Understand how to clip a English Springer Spaniel • Identify the different ways the Springer Spaniel is used to benefit people • Have a clear knowledge of the English Springer Spaniel's history • Know how raking why and how it is done • Understand the technique of bulk thinning

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enrol?
Simply click on the 'Sign up and Start Studying Now' button and complete the secure online registration form. Or alternatively, we can take payment by phone or by post. If you prefer, you are welcome to send us a cheque made payable to Animal Jobs Direct.

Is attendance required?
No. All the courses are 100% home study and can be studied from home in your own time and at your own pace.

When do the courses start?
There are no specific start dates as each student progresses at their own pace. You should be starting your studies within two weeks of payment.

How do the courses work?
You will receive one module at a time. In the notes there are questions to answer that will require some research (the answers are not in the notes). Once you have completed all of the questions you send them off to your tutor for marking. This is then returned with a grade and report with constructive comments along with your next module.

What if I do not understand something?
Upon enrolment, you are assigned a personal tutor to help you with your work and any questions you might have. The tutors' job is not only to mark your work but also to provide academic support and guidance if required. You can contact your dedicated personal tutor by phone or email. They are all experts in their field, most have a related degree and many have teaching qualifications in addition to having practical experience in their chosen subject. We are committed to good practice and delivering quality tuition through the medium of correspondence.

What happens when I finish the course?
On successful completion of all modules you will receive a diploma/certificate. The tutor will also be happy to supply you with a reference for employers, colleges or universities.

Can I study from anywhere in the world?
Yes, our courses are accessible to students worldwide; these courses have been undertaken by students from over 37 countries outside the UK. The courses have been conducted in some surprising environments; including secure hospitals and prisons to the depths of the African jungle and the Himalayan mountains to the beaches of the Middle East. Students are able to get the same swift tutor support whether they are in the UK, Bolivia or anywhere else in the world.

Are there any entry requirements for your courses?
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment for most of our courses. They are available to all students, of all ages and academic backgrounds. Any specific entry requirements will be detailed on the appropriate course page.

I want to work with animals how do I to start?
This is a very common question and to help you with this, we have produced a Working with Animals ebook that is available as an instant download or on CD format. It contains links (continually kept up to date) to the latest information about the different careers with animals as well as volunteering opportunities, the latest jobs with animals and training options. This publication is free with any diploma course enrolment. Please see this link for further information about the ebook/cd: http://www.animal-job.co.uk/ebooks.html

I'm still not sure which course would be suitable for me
Please contact us with information about what you are interested in and what you would like to achieve. The Animal Jobs Direct team have years of experience working within the animal care sector and will be happy to offer advice on courses.

Who studies these courses?
We have a very diverse range of students, from all walks of life. Many of our students already work in ornithology, ichthyology, conservation or with animals in a variety of capacities. These students want to enhance their knowledge and expand their educational portfolio. Other students aspire to working with animals or birds and would like to discover more about the way they function. Our final group of students have an interest in nature or companion animals and take our courses as a hobby and a challenge.

What will my course cover?
We provide everything you need to get you through your course of study. The individual course modules are put together in a way that develops a true understanding of the subject.

What if I encounter problems with a particular part of the course. Can I expect any additional support?
If you find a particular section difficult then all you have to do is contact the centre via telephone, e-mail or post.

I have decided to study with this course. When can I start?
You can enrol at any time of the year. We will start you on your chosen path of study within ten days of receiving your enrolment details and tuition fee payment. All you need to do is complete the online enrolment on this website.
Conventional establishments usually offer courses that last from September of one year to July of the following year. By providing home study programmes, we avoid such time restrictions.

I haven't studied for years. How will I manage?
The length of your break from formal education should be no barrier to your learning. Our tutors will guide you gradually through your chosen course, and you really can work at your own pace.

If you have further questions about this course
please don't hesitate to contact us

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