Training is on a one-to-one basis and you can expect to work hands on with dogs from the first day of this course. You will be supported to professionally present dogs of a variety of breeds over each day of the course. This will ensure that on completion of the programme you have learned the skills and competencies in dog grooming that will be required of you in the dog grooming industry.
The course will focus on dog handling skills, correct bathing, drying and styling techniques including clipping, scissoring, hand stripping, effective selection and utilization of the grooming tools required for the job. Other aspects covered on the course will include first aid, nail and ear care, skincare, coat care and anatomy. Each day you will complete documentation relevant to each dog you work on and your progress with each dog will be assessed daily.
You will be required to read the breed standards for the dogs you will be grooming before beginning your day so that you understand the breed both structurally and characteristically; helping you to understand how to handle the dog on the table, and their desired appearance.