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Online Dog Grooming Diploma
(with free optional cat grooming modules)
Course
Synopsis
- Our
highly successful pet grooming course has been developed over many
years and is suitable for all pet grooming career seekers.
- This format
is excellent if you have reliable internet access and want to get
started right away.
- Your studies can begin just as soon as
registration
is complete, generally the same day.
- You'll be able to access your
course online at any time of the day or night, from home or work.
- This format offers a completely printable back
up of all course
materials -- great for printing your own hard copy of the course
manual.
- Also, our breed trim CDs are available online.
- Testimonials What
students are saying about this course.
£480 (all inclusive)
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Free
with this course
The
Working with Animals ebook
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Dog Grooming Diploma
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Course
Content
Module 1
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Canine Coat Care
- Coat Types Smooth Coats,
Short Coats, Double Coats, Silky Coats, Harsh coats, Curly Coats,
Corded Coats.
- Parts of a Dog
Physiology
Fibula, tibia, scapula – converting terminology to groomer jargon.
- Parasites,
Zoonoses Fleas, ticks, worms, rabies, ringworm, heartworms,
sporotichosis.
- Getting Started
Tools, Equipment, Supplies.
- First Groom Step-by-Step,
Smooth Coats, Short Coats, Double Coats, Introduction to Carding.
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Module 2
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Tools of the
Trade
- Grooming Tools
Description, Usage, Maintenance, Professional Equipment and Suppliers
Lists.
- Supplies,
Equipment and Product Comparisons Dryers, tables and loops,
fixed restraints, pet support and positioning systems, clipper vacuum
systems, shop set up.
- Professional
Clippers and Blades Clipper and blade maintenance,
blade size and purpose clipper usage, comb attachments.
- Grooming
Products Shampoos, conditioners, colognes, ear powders and
cleansers, styptic powders and gels, clipper oils and coolants.
- What is a
Matt? Dematting, detangling, clipping down , speed and matt
combing.
- Brushing,
Combing, Nail Trimming Techniques Wire slicker and pin brush
combing, nail clipping.
- New Grooming
Products tables
Hydraulic, electric dryers – high velocity, stand up, cage, compartment
bath aids – steps, ramps, lifts, bathtub units groomer apparel.
- Clipper
Maintenance Detail Illustrated step by step procedures.
- All About
Shears
Sizes, shapes, function, scissor pliers, scissoring methods and holding
techniques, practice and strengthening exercises, convex or bevel edge
shear ergonomics.
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Module 3
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Professional Procedures & Safety
- Before the Bath
Lifting and control techniques, small and larger dogs, patterns and
styles, toenails, clipping, grinding, nail caps,ears, plucking and
cleansing, excess coat removal, dematting, brushing, combing, clipper
burn, areas of special concern, eyes, teeth, wrinkles, elbows,
hocks,pasterns, anal sacs.
- Procedural
Steps to Bathing Wetting, lathering, scrubbing, rinsing,
conditioning, towel drying, bathing equipment
- Procedural
Steps to Finishing Drying - high velocity, fluff, cage clipping,
brushing, combing, finishing touches, coat oils and colognes.
- Grooming the
Double Coats
Shorter double coats, longer double coats, undercoat removal - the
brush outhair removal, pads, toes, feet, hocks, tidying feathers,
undercarriage, tail.
- Hematoma Causes,
prevention, treatment.
- Controlling
Problem Dogs Identifying difficult dogs, handling methods, the
importance of table size, passive or submissive posture control and
restraint.
- Grooming
Shortcuts Hair removal, wet HVing, wet clipping, electrical
safety precautions.
- Best
Management Practices
How clean is clean? disinfecting, sterilizing, read the label,
antibacterial soaps, procedures, selecting the ideal disinfectants.
- Personal
Safety Equipment Ear protection, eye protection, lung
protections, skin protection.
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Module 4
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Curly Coats
- Poodles Common
clipper patterns for standard, miniature and toy poodles,
grooming detail - step by step hair growth, directional changes,
clipper control, scissor blending, tapering, beveling, clipping poodle
feet - step by step, face clipping - step by step, clean face,
moustaches, tail and undercarriage detail, clipper dexterity, scissor
finishing, poms – topknot, tail, leg poms, show clips Show Puppy,
Continental, English Saddle, Lion, Line grooming the show poodle.
- Mixed Breeds
Cockapoo,
Teripoo, Maltipoo, Pomapoo, Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, Daisy, Teddy
Bear, Pantaloon, Mohawk face, body and tail options.
- Bichon Frise
Complete grooming detail,
head and body styles.
- Other Curly
Coats
Portuguese Water Dog – Retriever Trim, Lion Trim,
Old English Sheepdog – Full Coat, Cruiser Trim, Giant Teddy Trim, Irish
Water Spaniel, American Water Spaniel.
- Patterns for
Correcting Faults Short body, long body, bow legs, French front,
cow hocks, overweight.
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Module 5
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Harsh Coats
- Terriers
Coat types, short legged terrier patterns, long legged terrier
patterns, head and tail detail, head chart, tail chart.
- Pet Terrier
Trims
Grooming instruction for twenty common terrier breeds, Scottie, Wire
Fox, Irish, Schnauzers – Miniature, Standard, Giant Welsh, Airedale,
Lakeland, Kerry Blue, Sealyham, Australian, Bedlington, Cairn, Dandie
Dinmont, Westie, Soft-coated Wheaten, Norfolk, Norwich.
- Hand Stripping
Overview,
methodology, advantages, disadvantages, blown coats, hand plucking,
rotating the coat, illustrated start to finish instruction.
- Illustrated
Pet Grooming Comparisons Terrier grooming comparisons, pattern
similarities and differences, an aid to instant terrier breed
recognition and grooming.
- Terrier Heads
and Bodies Simplified Four basic geometric head shapes, coat
removal – too little, too much, just right.
- Other Harsh
Coat Patterns Affenpinscher, Brussels Griffon, Petit
Basset, Griffon Vendeen, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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Module 6
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Spaniels, Setters & Other Dropcoats
- Common Spaniel
Trims Cocker
Spaniel, maintaining the full coat, Suburban trim, Smoothie, English
Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel,
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, English Toy Spaniel.
- Setter Trims History
of each breed, and their roles today, Irish Setter – correct head,
body, feathers & feet, Red & White Setter – correct head, body,
feathers & feet, English Setter – correct head, body,
feathers & feet, Gordon Setter – correct head, body, feathers
& feet.
- Other
Dropcoats –
Complete Grooming Detail, line brushing, Lhasa Apso – 3 grooming
styles, Havanese - pet grooming, step-by-step, Coton de Tulear –
pet grooming, step-by-step, Shih Tzu – 3 grooming styles, Yorkie – 3
grooming styles, Pomeranian – 3 grooming styles.
- Puppy’s First
Groom Scheduling, first consultation, getting the job done,
follow up.
- Grooming the
Older Pet The special needs of the geriatric dog, gentle,
methodical hands on approach, comfort and safety.
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Module 7
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Feline Coat Care
- Cat Coat Types
Domestic Short Hair, Domestic Long Hair,
Angora, Cornish Rex, Wire-hair, Persian, Maine Coon, Devon Rex,
Hairless.
- Parts of A Cat
- Physiology
- Parasite
Recognition Zoonoses.
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Module 8
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Cat Tools of the Trade
- Cat Specific
Grooming Tools Brushes, combs, crates, harnesses, grooming bags,
air muzzle.
- Cat Grooming
Products Shampoos, conditioners, colognes.
- Matting in Cats
Definition and remedies.
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Module 9
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Cat
Procedures, First Aid, Tips & Titbits
- Body Language,
Facial Expression Control and restraint, groomer protection and
handling procedures, protective gear, crating, holding, lifting.
- Pre Bath
Procedures Ear
care, tidying excess foot hair, trimming claws, nail caps, control and
restraint – muzzles, Elizabethan collars, brushing, combing, dematting,
sanitary clip and tummy trim, areas of special concern, stud tail,
eyes, mouth and teeth, facial creases.
- Bath Procedures
Respiratory cautions, wetting, lathering, rinsing, toweling, bath
alternatives.
- After
Bath Procedures Drying, brushing, combing.
- Clipping Down
– Common Trims Comfort, Tiger, Mohawk, Smoothie, Lion.
- First Aid for
Cats Heatstroke – prevention, symptoms, first aid. cardio
pulmonary
resuscitation – ABC’s for cats. choking – prevention, symptoms, first
aid. controlling bleeding – minor to severe wounds, pressure points,
tourniquets.sprains or fractures – dressings, splints, aftercare.
- Hints, Tips
and Trade Secrets Face cleaning, eye stain, tar, pitch, gum,
burrs, safe cat clipping, nicks, cuts, clipper burn, towel roll.
- Disinfectants
& Pesticides Safe or toxic to cats?
- Home Based and
Housecall Grooming Benefits to cat and groomer, marketing and
pricing, what to bring –
items for your tack bag, Be prepared – common questions from cat owners.
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The Business of Professional Grooming
- First Aid Heatstroke
– prevention, symptoms, first aid, cardio pulmonary resuscitation –
ABC’s for small, large, giant breeds, choking – prevention, symptoms,
first aid, controlling bleeding – minor to severe wounds, pressure
points, tourniquets, sprains or fractures – dressings, splints,
aftercare, First Aid Kit, necessary items list, first aid book.
- Hints, Tips,
Trade Secrets
Stains, teeth, breath,foreign substances, fleas, odors, epilepsy,
nicks, cuts, clipper burn, nail clipping, ear cleansing, tooth brushes,
finishing blades, clipper lines, carding, foot detail – rounding
techniques, toes and pads, hock hair, ear flaps, free handing with
clippers, topknot tying, single and double bows, barrettes, bandanas,
make your own – simple instructions, creative grooming, colouring, nail
polish, manic panic, blow pens, tools of the trade.
- Disinfectants
and Pesticides
Understanding labels, dilutions, disinfectant detergents, cost ratio
–use/dilution, pesticides – in buildings, on animals, OSHA (Occupation
Safety & Health Administration), MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets).
- Groomer Health
and Safety warming up, safe lifting, personal safety equipment,
accident prevention, clean air.
- Salon Design
and Floor Plans Salon design examples, single groomer, single
groomer with retail sales
area, two groomer, two groomer with retail sales area, multi groomers,
multi groomers with retail sales area, a properly equipped, safety
oriented, ergonomic salon, mobile units, salon layout and floor plans.
Best
business category for you - overview.
Home based, storefront, mobile, house call.
Business viability.
Use our calculators to determine your success. (You won’t find these
anywhere else in the pet grooming industry!).
Business viability calculator (Excel and PDF formats).
Use our exclusive formula to accurately calculate the viability of your
business.
Start up cost calculator (Excel and PDF formats).
Calculate total costs to start your business.
Profit calculator (Excel and PDF formats).
Calculate the number of pets required each day to meet your profit
margin, another exclusive!
The business plan.
Our pet specific business plan template is designed to simplify the
process of researching your business in a systematic way.
Start up checklist.
Professional insurance.
Business income and extra expense.
Business and product liability.
Customer’s pets.
Professional liability.
Client relations.
Show me the money – rates, pricing, profits.
Marketing tips.
Pre designed customisable templates (a pet industry FIRST!)
Flyers with phone tags.
Window flyers.
Door hangers.
Business cards.
Letterhead.
Promotional graphics.
Vet referral cards.
Client referral rewards.
Client reminder card.
Next appointment card.
CPR Wall Poster.
Client
handouts: flea info brochure, canine flu brochure, poisonous to pets
handout, at home grooming care brochure, client record cards with
release, matted pet release, senior pet release.
Pet sympathy cards, Pet birthday cards, Gift tags and certificates.
(all
our templates are print ready, and allow you to personalise all your
professional details. Then just print out as many or as few as you
need, as often as you need, changing any personal details whenever
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What's Included:
- Groomer Training Manual Online (Nearly 1,000 pages of
online, fully printable, grooming instruction
including many color diagrams, illustrations and photographs! PLUS
complete business start up information, salon designs and floor plans!)
- Fully customisable promotional & business
templates - given an overall "EXCELLENT" rating by Members!
- 1 Drop Coat Trim CD online
- 1 Mixed Breed Trim CD online
- 20 Glance & Groom© online breed trim charts for
print out
- 24/7 online test access, course access and tutor
support for duration of studies
- All Lifetime Member Benefits
We do not include :
grooming tools or equipment
You will receive our Working With Animals
Ebook free when you enrol on this course.
How can you learn to become a dog groomer online?
The
main difference between online course study and a practical school
you might attend is that an instructor is generally present, and
practice pets are provided at a practical school, whereas when learning
from home, your instructor is just an email or a phone call away, and
your practice pets must be self provided.
This largely accounts for the big difference in tuition fees between
the two.
For this reason, the distance learner's skills and speed may be
somewhat slower to develop than those who have attended a practical
school. Distance learning is ideal for the career seeker looking toward
self employment, and the majority of our distance learning graduates
work for themselves, either as an at home, mobile or house call
grooming business.
The successful distance learner has proven to be a highly motivated,
well focused and creative individual who possesses the self confidence
to practice without benefit of direct instructor supervision. For those
who feel uncomfortable in this type of learning environment, attendance
at a practical school of instruction is recommended.
Should you decide to learn through distance education, it is important
you have a hands on practice plan in place, for without it, a distance
learning course may not meet expectations. Many of our students
volunteer at their local animal home, others groom the pets of family
and friends, and some apprentice with a salon.
This online grooming diploma course provides one to one
training between the student and the tutor, and allows the student to
progress at his or her own speed. There are ample diagrams,
illustrations and photographs to assist in your learning. When you have
completed this course, you will have: All the required theory
knowledge, a Trade School Certificate or Diploma and a complete Groomer
Training Manual at your fingertips for future referral, a feature not
always provided at practical training institutes.
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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.
Testimonials
I started my course
in November 2008 and completed it June 2009. I found the support second
to none and would highly recomend this course to anyone interested in
dog grooming. I am now self employed grooming from home and love the
fact I can still e mail the tutor anytime if I have a problem and she
always
replies quickly with an answer. Completing this course is the best
career move I have made. Jean Symon
So long as you're
willing to put the study
time in, work really hard and take everything on board, then this
course is perfect for an alternative to expensive full time education.
Hugely rewarding and exceptionally informative, this course is perfect
for those wanting a career in dog grooming without taking the plunge of
quitting your job in order to learn. Amanda Matheou
Fantastic
course. Really enjoyable with great support. The website is
really good with lots of downloads and the private members forum is
great for making friends and getting advice. Jacqueline Parsons
Excellent course,
help from Tutor almost immediately. Fantastically set out.
Thoroughly enjoyed doing this course. Pauline Foggo
Have found the
course very in depth and highly detailed. It is easy to follow and I
love the online pre test questionairs as this gives you a break from
all the studying.There is so much help online and I think it is the
best investment for anyone wanting support in their career during and
after the course. Could not get a better distance learning course. Kate
Byson
I've read a lot of
forums recently that have advised against distance learning as grooming
is all about the practical. I've also noticed that most of the writers
also add that during their practical courses they didn't really get any
hands on experience and are terrified of their first grooms. It is also
clear that they have learnt nothing of the theory. They don't know
about blade sizes, the different blade types, do you dry from the front
or rear and many more questions. I'm pleased to say that with this
course I
have learnt the theory and my practice can only get better and better.
A fully rounded learning experience I would say. Sheila Pye
The course is great,
so easy to follow and the feedback you receive is positive,
constructive and reassuring. Emma Dalwood
The training was
very enjoyable and I learnt alot. I have three dogs they each looked
forward to their grooming sessions where they were practiced on. The
looks on their faces tell me that I've improved since I completed the
course. I would like to thank you for all your support and
encouragement. Thank You! Karen Marie Ducker
This course offers an
indepth insight into
grooming animals. The information in the training modules has helped me
embark on a new chapter in my life and I have learnt so much in a short
space of time. The information is comprehensive and complete in theory
- it is up to the student to practice the practical and personnel
skills needed for a successful business. The private message
board is an invaluable business tool, offering answers to the questions
that you'd like to ask. This has been the best investment i've made to
date. Thank you. Elizabeth Spanner
What can I
say except thank you. I never thought I would ever fulfill my Dream
Career, but I have. And I would recommend anyone wanting to do grooming
to take this Diploma. It's given me a lot of knowledge and confidence
in my grooming. Now I am qualified, I have found more confidence than I
ever thought possible. I can't thank you enough, so what's
everybody waiting for -- go for it!! It's money well spent, and to
think I am now my own boss! Lesley Wilkinson
If you have further
questions about this
course
please don't hesitate to contact us
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