Course description
This Dog Grooming QLS Level 3 course is ideal for anyone wanting to develop an understanding of dog grooming. During this course, you’ll develop your understanding of the anatomy of a dog and how to tend to canine health concerns such as parasites, injuries, and first aid. You will also learn more about how to effectively bathe and dry a dog, brushing and clipping techniques, and how to clean and identify problems with certain areas of a dog’s anatomy such as their claws, teeth, eyes, and ears. Once you have completed this course, if you wish to pursue a career as a dog groomer, we recommend that you gain practical experience by shadowing an experienced, professional groomer in order to put your knowledge into practice and develop those all-important skills. After all, dog grooming will require you to work closely with someone’s pride and joy, so it is vital that you gain hands-on experience with the support of a professional groomer before you attempt to groom anyone’s dog.
Course Content
Unit 1 The role of a dog groomer
- What is dog grooming?
- The benefits of dog grooming
- Equipment
- Different roles
- Shows
Unit 2 Anatomy and history of dogs
- The head
- Neck and shoulders
- Forelegs
- Hind legs
- Paws
- Claws
- Rear end
- Man's best friend
- Origins of dog grooming
- What keeps a dog's coat healthy?
- Genetics
- General health
- Diet
Unit 3 Canine health
- Internal parasites
- External parasites
- Canine First Aid
- Managing injuries
Unit 4 Bathing and brushing skills
- Training to groom
- Handling difficult dogs
- Brushing techniques
- Massage
- Breed-specific grooming techniques
- How to bathe a dog
- How to dry a dog
Unit 5 Clipping skills
- Clipping and stripping
- Stripping techniques
- Clipping techniques
- Basic techniques
- Pet cut
- Advanced clipping styles
- Spaniel coats
- Poodle coats
Unit 6 Teeth, toes and beyond
- Face - cleaning and identifying problems
- Fur - cleaning and identifying problems
- Eyes - cleaning and identifying problems
- Ears - cleaning and identifying problems
- Teeth - cleaning and identifying problems
- Claws - cleaning and identifying problems
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