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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.
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Supplies, Equipment and Product Comparisons Dryers, tables and loops, fixed restraints, pet support and positioning systems, clipper vacuum systems, shop set up.
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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.
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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:
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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 & Groomİ 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.
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 pay by instalments?
A loans company works with us to provide payment plans. Payment plans
are offered in the form of a loan and you would be paying interest on
this loan. The loans are only available for any course or number of
courses where the total value exceeds 500 GBP.
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
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