Course overview
Get your Dog Grooming business off to a flying start
If you’re looking to work for yourself, what could be better than a pathway that shows you the right way to go about it? With this course, you’ll learn about the care requirements of dogs, and all about their health. You’ll be introduced to concepts and facts which are crucial to any groomer. You’ll then move onto a “start your own business” course, in which you’ll learn essential business startup skills and get great support from an experienced business coach. Plus, you’ll receive one-to-one videos from an expert groomer.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 12 Months Access | 300 hours
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per week.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course.
Course features
- Understand the basic care of dogs, including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and preventative health care.
- Learn about key concepts required by dog groomers including basic anatomy, hygiene, tools & equipment and handling.
- Discover the basic skills needed when starting your own Dog Grooming business.
- Receive one-to-one mentoring with a Business Coach and gain access to one-to-one Dog Grooming videos.
- Flexible online study – work at your own pace in your own time and receive unlimited one-on-one tutor support.
- Gain a certificate which has been developed by industry experts.
- We donate to the ISPCA for every student who completes this course.
Professional recognition
Accredited by ICOES
Delivery
Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
Subjects
- Introduction to Dog Care
- Canine Biology
- Dog Health – Part One
- Dog Health – Part Two
- Exploring Dog Breeds
- Dog Breeding
- Dog Behaviour and Training
- Grooming Dogs
- Other Dog Services
- Scope and Nature of Grooming Animals
- Animal Biology
- Care of the Coat and Skin
- Dog Grooming Techniques
- Grooming Other Types of Animals
- Other Grooming Tasks
- Handling Animals During Grooming
- Show Grooming
- Grooming Safety
- The Business of Grooming
- Starting Up
- Preparing your Business Plan
- Marketing and Social Media
- Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
- Planning for Profit
- Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
- Understanding GST
- Financial Statement Analysis
- One hour of one-to-one mentoring with a Business Coach
About The Career Academy
We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with the industry to deliver you the latest and most up-to-date content. We have almost 15 years of experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre which will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
