Dog Grooming Professional Advanced Course
Stonebridge College.
Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
The Advanced Dog Grooming course will teach you grooming techniques for dogs, cats and small pets. You will find that learning about grooming pet can be a very enjoyable and rewarding.
The Advanced Dog Grooming course provides an excellent basis on which to learn about the finer, advanced aspects of the subject. It explains the different grooming styles suitable for more challenging breeds e.g. poodles. It will provide you with the essential knowledge that you need to care for pets in a responsible safe conscious way.
Learn about things that will help you build a strong bond with your customers, so they will provide repeat business throughout the life of the pet. This Dog Grooming Course also covers useful methods on how a dog groomer can expand their range of services.
About Dog Grooming
The Dog Grooming Course will also assist you build a professional portfolio of Factsheets that you will find a useful resource, which you can use within your business or just to give to friends and family that need advice.
Description
Lesson One - Skin Anatomy and Common Diseases
Anatomy
Skin Functions
Skin Structure
Skin Glands
Hair
Common Diseases
Allergies
Bacterial Skin Disease
Hormonal Skin Disease
Fungal Skin Disease
Nutritional Skin Disease
Tumours
Congenital Skin Disease
Outcomes
Have a clear knowledge of skin anatomy
Know the important functions of skin
Identify the different skin glands
Know the different types of hair and understand the functions of hair
Identify the different types of skin disease, understand them and know their treatments
Lesson Two - Parasites
Fleas
Lice
Walking Dandruff
Scabies
Mange
Ear Mites
Ticks
Outcomes
Have a clear knowledge of the common external parasites
Identify the different skin parasites
Know the different treatments that can be used for fleas
Identify the signs of parasite infection
Lesson Three ? Dentistry
Anatomy
Diseases
Preventive Care
Scraping
Brushing
Diet
Outcomes
Have a clear knowledge of the dental anatomy pets
Know the important functions of the teeth
Identify the different ways to prevent dental disease
Know the two scale and brush a pet teeth
Have a clear knowledge of the common dental diseases found in pets
Lesson Four - Puppies
Why A Puppy Grooming Is So Important
Owners Grooming Training Program
Salons Grooming Training Program
Bathing Puppies
Puppy Clip
Useful Advice A Groomer Can Give To A New Puppy Owner
Outcomes
Know the important reasons for grooming puppies
Identify the different ways the owner can train a puppy to be groomed
Know how to start a salons grooming puppy training program
Learn the correct way to bath, dry and groom a puppy
Understand the meaning of a puppy clip
Have an idea for how a groomer can bond and earn money from a new puppy owner
Lesson Five - Ageing Dogs
Why Grooming A Senior Pet Is So Important
Things To Look For
Lumps And Bumps
Bathing Older Dogs
Useful Advice A Groomer Can Give To A Senior Pet Owner
Outcomes
Know the importance of grooming ageing dogs
Have a clear knowledge of the steps that a dog grooming needs to take to keep a senior dog comfortable and safe.
Identify the different ways to help keep a senior dog healthy
Know the reasons why to clip old dogs nails
Have a clear knowledge of the different trims that can improve an old dogs life.
Lesson Six - Airedale
Airedale History
Grooming
Hand stripping
Brushing
Body
Throat and Chest
Head
Ears
Eyebrows
Beard
Back Legs
Front Legs
Feet
Tail and Rear
Outcomes
Understand how to clip an Airedale's coat
Have a clear knowledge of the Airedale's history
Know how to groom the Airedale's head and face correctly
Understand the techniques for achieving the best look for the Airedale terrier
Lesson 7 - Creating A Natural Foot and Foot Soaks
Why it is important to trim dogs feet
Grooming the feet
Breeds
Feet shapes
Clipping pads
Trimming the top of the foot using scissors
Using scissors to trim the hocks
Using clippers to trim the top of the feet.
Using clippers to trim the hocks.
Foot soaks
Outcomes
Understand the importance of trimming dogs feet
Have a clear knowledge of the types of feet that can be created
Understand how to create a natural looking foot
Know the correct techniques of clipping and hand trimming dog?s feet
Lean how to give dogs foot soaks and why they are good for the dogs health.
Lesson Eight - Poodle
Poodle history
Preparation
Face
Beards and moustaches
Throat
Top knots
Ears
Body
Feet and cuffs
Tail
Banding
Outcomes
Have a clear knowledge and be able to identify how to trim a poodles coat into different styles including ears, body, beards, tails, and moustaches
Understand how to clip poodles feet
Understand what banding is, why its done and how to do it.
Know the different treatments that can be used for fleas
Learn how give a poodle a nicely shaped top knot
Lesson Nine - Bichon Frise
Bichon Frise History
Preparation
Fluff Drying
Note On Techniques
Head
Ears
Muzzle
Crest And Neck
Body
Front Legs
Back Legs
Feet
Tail
Outcomes
Have a clear knowledge of how to trim a Bichon Frise?s coat into a style
Understand how to clip Bichon Frise?s feet
Understand what fluff drying is, why it is done and how to do it
Learn how to give a Bichon Frise a nicely rounded head
Lesson Ten - Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier History
Reverse Sneezing And Collapsing Trachea
Preparation
Making Grooming Bows
Natural Long Coat
Grooming A Long Coat
The Clipped Short Coat
The Puppy Clip
The Modified Schnauzer Clip
The Modified Westie Head
Top-knoted Head
Outcomes
Understand how to clip a Yorkshire Terrier's coat and face, into 2 different styles
Understand what Reverse Sneezing and Collapsing Trachea is, what it sounds like and what to do about do it
Have a clear knowledge of the Yorkshire Terrier's history
Know how to make grooming bows
Understand how to groom a perfect Natural Long Coated Yorkshire Terrier
Lesson Eleven ? Schnauzer
Schnauzer History
Grooming
Stripping Off
Hand stripping
Stripping Session Patterns
Rolling
Clipping
Body
Chest, Thoat and Cheeks
Head and Ears
Eyebrows and Beard
Back Legs
Front Legs
Feet
Tummy, Tail and Rear.
Outcomes
Know how to groom the Schnauzer's head and face correctly
Have a clear knowledge of the Schnauzer's history
Understand how to clip a Schnauzer's coat.
Understand how to hand strip and roll a coat
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of stripping a coat
Lesson Twelve - West Highland White Terrier
West Highland White Terrier History
Preparation
Grooming
The West Highland Terrier Trim
Body
Stomach
Tail
Front Legs
Rear Legs
Feet
Throat and Chest
Head
Ears
Dog Massage
Outcomes
Understand how to do the West Highland Terrier Trim
Identify the different ways of clipping a West Highland White Terrier
Have a clear knowledge of the West Highland White Terrier's history
Know how to preform dog massage and understand its advantages
Lesson Thirteen - English Springer Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel History
Working Springer Spaniels
Preparation
Body
Clipping
Raking
Furnishings
Head
Ears
Tail
Feet
Finishing
Docking
Outcomes
Understand how to clip a English Springer Spaniel
Identify the different ways the Springer Spaniel is used to benefit people
Have a clear knowledge of the English Springer Spaniel's history
Know how raking why and how it is done
Understand the technique of bulk thinning
Who is this course for?
The Dog Grooming course is ideal for people who have taken the Dog Grooming Professional Course and those who already have some grooming experience, whether they are a groomer, considering a career working as a dog groomer, breeder or just want to gain a more advanced understanding and knowledge of dog grooming.
Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
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