Commercial Dog Groomer Course

Foundation 101

1. Introduction To Dog Grooming

2. Basic Handling Skills

3. Grooming Tools & Equipment

   • Introduction​

   • Maintenance

   • Disinfection

4. Basic Grooming

   • Cut & File Nail

   • Trimming Pawpad

   • Cleaning Ears

   • Shaving Sanitary Area

   • Fur/Coat Brushing

   • Teeth Brushing

5. Effective Techniques for

   • Showering

   • Drying

6. Safe Handling Techniques

7. Proper Coat Preparation for Haircut

   • Brushing​

   • Combing

8. Working with the Vet

9. Parasite Protection

10. Breeds covered

    • Double Coat​

    • Thick Coat

    • Curly Coat

    • Drop Coat (Straight Hair)

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*Students are required to pass the Assessment(s) before proceeding on to the next level

Course Details:

• 15 Lessons

  • 2 to 3hrs per lesson

  • Weekdays Only

  • Full Time - 3 Times 

  • Part Time - Once a week

• 5 days Practice Days (Minimum)

  • 3 to 4hrs per day

• 2 Assessments

  1. Basic Grooming for Thick Double Coat​

  2. Basic Grooming for Curly Coat (Fluff Drying)

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Course Fees:

• Single Level

  • Full Time $1850 or

  • Part Time $650/mth x 3 mths

    • 5 Lessons per month​

• Assessment Re-Test​

  • $120 each​​

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Course is Suitable for

• Beginner Students (with no prior experience)

• Min 18yrs of age

Foundation Plus

1. Scissoring 101

   • How to handle scissors​

   • Scissor Exercises

2. Clipper Work

   • How to handle clippers​

   • Working with different blade lengths

3. Haircut Styles (Practical)

   1. Full Shave ​- Poodle/Maltese/Shihtzu

   2. Trim Neat - Golden Retriever/Border Collie

   3. Trim Neat - Pomeranian/japanese Spitz/Samoyed

4. Matted Fur​

   • What it is and how to deal with it​

5. Undercoat

   • What it is and how to deal with it

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** Note:

• For this level, Students will need to have

  • 1 x 7" Professional Thinning Shears

• You may purchase it from Pets Eden at Student Special Prices

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*Students are required to pass the Assessment(s) before proceeding on to the next level

Course Details:

• 12 Lessons

  • 2 to 3hrs per lesson

  • Weekdays Only

  • Full Time - 3 Times 

  • Part Time - Once a week

• 5 days Practice Days (Minimum)​

  • 3 to 4hrs per day

• 3 Assessments

  1. Full Shave ​- Poodle/Maltese/Shihtzu

  2. Trim Neat - Golden Retriever/Border Collie

  3. Trim Neat - Pomeranian/Jap Spitz/Samoyed

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*Pre-Requisite: Students are required to pass the Foundation 101 Course

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Course Fees:

• Single Level

  • Full Time $2000 or

  • Part Time $700/mth x 3 mths

    • 4 Lessons per month​

• Assessment Re-Test​

  • $120 each​​

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Course is Suitable for

• Students who pass Foundation 101 Course

• Students with some relevant working experience

  • Required to pass both Assessments from Foundation 101​

  • Assessments are chargeable at $120 each

• Min 18yrs of age

Dog Groomer Essentials

• Haircut Styles (Practical)

  1. Summer Cut - Poodle

  2. Summer Cut - Maltese/Shithzu/Silky Terrier

  3. Summer Cut - Golden Retriever/Border Collie

  4. Boo Cut - Pomeranian

• Haircut Styles (Theory)

  1. Schnauzer Cut

  2. Cocker Cut 

  3. Westie Cut

  4. Yorkie Cut

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** Note:

• For this level, Students will need to have

  • 1 x 7" Professional Thinning Shears

  • 1 x 7" Professional Straight Shears

  • 1 x 7" Professional Curved Shears

• You may purchase a set from Pets Eden at Student Special Prices

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*Students are required to pass the Assessment(s) before proceeding on to the next level

Course Details:

• 13 Lessons

  • 2 to 3hrs per lesson

  • Weekdays Only

  • Full Time - 3 Times 

  • Part Time - Once a week

• 5 days Practice Days (Minimum)

  • 3 to 4hrs per day

• 4 Assessments

  1. Summer Cut - Poodle

  2. Summer Cut - Maltese/Shithzu/Silky Terrier

  3. Summer Cut - Golden Retriever/Border Collie

  4. Boo Cut - Pomeranian​

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*Pre-Requisite: Students are required to pass the Foundation Plus Course

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Course Fees:

• Single Level

  • Full Time $2500 or

  • Part Time $865/mth x 3 mths

    • 4 Lessons per month​

• Assessment Re-Test​

  • $120 each​

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Course is Suitable for

• Students who pass Foundation Plus Course

• Min 18yrs of age

MODEL

• You may bring along your pet for the workshop if you would like a full hands-on experience. 

• Model dogs of other breeds will be provided, subject to availabilty

EQUIPMENT

• You may choose to purchase a Professional Toolbox Set from Pets Eden​

• ​Alternatively, you may bring along all your grooming tools for the workshop (if you have any), and purchase additional grooming equipment from Pets Eden if you require​

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** All Students will be eligible to purchase grooming equipment at Student Special Prices

CERTIFICATE

• Certificate of Completion Issued upon Passing of Course (per Level)