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Course Information

If you’re a caring, compassionate dog lover and are ready for a fulfilling career working with and caring for animals, it’s time to make a move and create the life you want.

Enrol in our Dog Grooming Advanced Course, a comprehensive Pathway that combines essential grooming skills with business knowledge. It will open doors to a fun and rewarding career in the animal care and mobile dog grooming industry.

Learn about each breed’s structure, including topcoat, undercoat, coat texture, and movement. Understanding what each dog is bred for and what it is supposed to look like is the key to any suitable groom, so you will build your knowledge of the “Breed Standard” as you progress through the modules. Master the techniques that dog groomers use so that you can maintain your own pup’s coat; this course is also for you. An investment in your skills means you’ll never have to book in with the groomers again.

150 Hours

100% online – Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test the recall of facts in a timed setting.

Save $1000’s on 10 industry-led Courses:

Dog Grooming Advanced Course
NEW! Dog Grooming Instructor Video Series
Pet Care
Animal Health + Dr Kate Masterclass from Bondi Vet
Business Management
Business Administration
How to Start a Business
How to Write a Business Plan
Entrepreneurship Skills
Advanced Sales & Customer Service Skills

With 48% of Australian families having at least one dog and over 6+ million dogs living in homes across the country, accomplished groomers are in high demand in urban and regional areas! Enrol now to gain instant access to this comprehensive course and enter the small business world while enhancing your grooming skills.

Upon completion, you will gain an understanding of essential grooming techniques for maintaining a healthy coat across all dog breeds, including clipping and scissoring methods, as well as the key equipment every dog groomer needs. If you want to start a career in the animal care industry, this course will prepare you to enter the profession.

Enrol now to get instant access to this Course Bundle and start learning immediately.

Subjects

Masterclass Mentor Series – real-world techniques and insights from an experienced groomer

8+ Hours of Dog Grooming & Clipping Instruction
Meet Your Mentor Emily Myatt Master Groomer
Your Dog Grooming Equipment
Setting Up Your Grooming Station
Creating a Grooming Plan: Consulting with Your Client
Dog Handling Techniques
Full Groom & Clip – Meet Charlie (Shih Tzu x Maltese)
Full Groom & Trim – Meet Misty (Pomeranian Spitz)
Full Groom & Clip – Meet Spotty (Labradoodle)
Full Groom & Clip – Meet FiFi (Toy Poodle)
Nail Clipping Techniques
Managing the Dog’s Life Stages
Post-Service Care of the Animal
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Pathway Topics:

Contribute to Workplace Health and Safety Processes
Assess the Welfare Status of an Animal
Provide Reception Services for an Animal Care Facility
Work in the Animal Care Industry

Dog Grooming Topics:

Animal Industry and Welfare
Dog Breeds and Anatomy
Coat Types and Breeds
Life Stages and Behaviour
Safe Handling and Restraints
Pet First Aid
Fleas, Ticks and Common Parasites
Tools and Equipment
Shampoos and Conditioners
Healthy Ears and Nail Care
Grooming a Smooth or Short Coat
Grooming a Fluff or Curly Coat
Grooming a Drop Coat
Grooming a Double Coat
Grooming a Combination Coat
Grooming a Wire Coat

BONUS Dr Kate Bondi Vet Celebrity Series

An Introduction to Pet Care
Provide Basic Care for Cats
Provide Basic Care for Dogs
Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish
Provide Basic Care for Birds
Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians
Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits
Provide Dog Grooming Service

Dog Grooming Business Topics:

Write Complex Documents
Manage Personal Work Priorities & Professional Development
Support The Recruitment, Selection & Induction For Staff
Manage Meetings
Plan And Implement Administrative Systems
Manage Quality Customer Service
Lead and Manage Team Effectiveness
Coach Others In Job Skills
Prepare & Monitor Budgets
Manage Finances
Identify Hazards, Assess And Control Safety Risks
Prepare & Present Proposals
Lead And Manage People
Manage Recruitment Selection & Induction Processes
Plan And Manage Conferences
Prepare & Monitor Budgets
Participate In Safe Work Practices
Facilitate Continuous Improvement
Interact With Customers
Provide Service To Customers
Sell Products And Services
Coach Others In Job Skills
Develop & Implement Marketing Strategies
Interpret Market Trends and Developments
Make A Presentation
Research & Develop a Business Plan
Establish And Conduct Business Relationships
Enhance The Customer Service Experience
Prepare & Present Proposals

Payment Option

Choose how and when you pay for your course. Pay upfront with your credit card or Apple Pay, set up a flexible payment plan or use Afterpay or Latitude Pay to buy now, pay later.

Career Pathway

Dog Groomer at a Salon or Spa
Pet Groomer at a Veterinary Clinic
Pet Stylist at a Pet Store
Mobile Pet Grooming Business- In-Home Grooming Services
Pet Care Assistant at an Animal Shelter or Rescue Organisation
Pet Sitter or Dog Walker – Small Business
Pet Care Tech at a Boarding Facility, Animal Welfare or Pet Hotel
Animal Assitant at a Pet Daycare or Doggy Daycare
Pet Grooming Business Owner
Pet Care Blogger or Influencer
Pet Product Sales Representative or Consultant

Curriculum

Assessments are short answer and multiple choice

Additional Information

Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)
Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)
One on one mentor support
Live chat, 7 days a week

Dog Grooming Advanced