Commercial Dog Groomer Course

Foundation 101

Professional Skills - Beginner

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. Undercoat

   • What it is and how to deal with it​

7. Proper Coat Preparation for Haircut

   • Brushing​

   • Combing

8. Working with the Vet

9. Parasite Protection

10. Breeds covered

    • Double Coat​

    • Curly Coat

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

Course Details:

• 8 Sessions

  • 6 Lessons (2 to 3 hrs per lesson)

  • 2 Assessments

    1. Basic Grooming for Thick Double Coat​

    2. Basic Grooming for Curly Coat (Fluff Drying)

• Course Duration

  • 8 Weeks

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Course Fees:

• Foundation 101 - $1050

• Full Course (Both Levels) - $3500

  • Installment Option Available​

• ​​Assessment Re-Test​

  • $120 each​​

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Course is Suitable for

• Beginner Students (with no prior experience)

• Min 18yrs of age

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*Job Recommendation Available Upon Graduation

*Reference Check available (for your future Employer) upon request

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Foundation Plus

Professional Skills - Intermediate

1. Clipper Work

   • How to handle clippers​

   • Working with different blade lengths

2. Scissoring 101

   • How to handle scissors

3. Haircut Styles Covered (Practical)

   • Full Scissoring

   • Summer Cut​

4. Matted Fur​

   • What it is and how to deal with it​

5. Safe Handling Techniques​

6. Breeds covered

   • Double Coat​

   • Curly Coat

   • Wavy Coat

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** Note:

• For this level, Students will need to have

  • 1 x Professional Straight Shears

  • 1 x Professional Thinning Shears

  • 1 x Professional Curve Shears

  • 1 x Professional Chunker Shears

• You may purchase these items 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:

• 14 Sessions

  • 12 Lessons (4 to 6hrs per lesson)

  • 2 Assessments

    • Summer Cut on Poodle/Mix

    • Full Scissor Pomeranian/Golden Retriever

• Course Duration

  • 14 Weeks

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

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Course Fees:

• Foundation Plus - $2550

• Full Course (Both Levels) - $3500

  • Installment Option Available​

• Professional Scissors Set (4pc)​

  • Right Handed $610​

  • Left Handed $645

• ​Assessment Re-Test​ (if applicable)

  • $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

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*Job Recommendation Available Upon Graduation

*Reference Check available (for your future Employer) upon request

• You may bring along your pet for class (do let us know ahead)

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

• 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

• Assistant Dog Groomer Certificate issued to those who pass Assessments for Foundation 101

• Professional Dog Groomer Certificate issued to those who pass Assessments for Foundation Plus