Pet Groomer

Course Overview

Start on your way towards a career in Pet Grooming!

Make your own or other people's pets look great. Keeping dogs and cats properly groomed is important for their comfort and our own. The Cengage Education Pet Groomer course gives students a solid grounding in professional level grooming – useful for keeping your own pets clean and comfortable, or as the basis for an interesting, fun career.

You’ll learn to handle different personalities, to allay fear, soothe aggression and make the grooming experience safe and comfortable for yourself, the animal and its owner.

Course Duration

18 months

Study Hours

150 hrs

Qualification

Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Cengage Education Pet Grooming Certificate.

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Learning periods

This course is divided into 5 learning periods

Assessment details:

24 multiple choice exams

Subjects You'll Cover

Module 1

This module covers how a grooming business is run, what happens behind the scenes and different ways of establishing a grooming business. You will explore the canine family and discuss different types of dog breeds & their personalities. Cats are also discussed at length, followed by anatomy & health issues of both dogs & cats.

Module 2

This module will get you started on the grooming basics by introducing you to the broad range of equipment and tools used to groom pets. You will be able to fully prepare a dog for grooming, including covering the process of bathing and drying. Finally, you will cover the basic cutting procedures.

Module 3

Module 3 covers the grooming standards for a variety of groups. First you will explore the history of each group followed by the differences in the grooming procedures for each breed.

Module 4

Module 4 discusses the basic personalities of dogs and how to recognise them to help you in their handling. We will show you how to protect yourself and others when dealing with dogs that have behavioural problems. You'll cover more detail about cats and their personalities, including petting and controlling cats. Finally, you'll learn the specifics of grooming cats and kittens.

Module 5

In this module you will explore the areas necessary to start your own business including pricing etc. You will review all the procedures, techniques & clips. This module will become your mini-reference guide.

Equipment

The equipment you will need to complete this course is available from a leading supplier of pet products at a discount for students studying with Cengage Education. These include:

• Universal comb
• Dog nail trimmers
• Dog slicker brush
• Electric clippers

Extra learning materials included in the Pet Grooming course

Dog Grooming video

Payment Options

Pay Upfront

Choose this convenient option and receive the $200 Study Grant, plus, get a further 10% off the total cost of the course.

Pay Monthly

Choose this option to start learning with a low deposit followed by affordable, interest–free monthly instalments. Plus, enrol online now and receive the $200 Study Grant.