Dog Grooming Advanced
Course
Course Objectives
This course is aimed at those who have already completed the dog grooming intermediate course. This advanced course will cover grooming skills for all breeds of dog and should give the student the experience and speed to run their own business. We will also guide the student through salon design, business and salon management as well as first aid.
Areas Of Study
- Introduction to hand stripping
- Clipping and styling
- Business and salon management
- Salon design and equipment choice
- Health and safety
- Dealing with clients
- Advertising and pricing your services
- First aid for dogs
Recommended reading
- All Breeds Dog Grooming - Sam Kohl
- Poodle Clipping and Grooming – Shirlee Kalstone
- The Manual of Dog and Cat Grooming – Dallas, North & Angus
Entry qualifications
Students should have completed the Dog Grooming Intermediate course.
Additional information
Students must wear suitable clothing and footwear. Students may like to bring a digital camera to enable them to build up a portfolio. Students are required to provide their own dog models for grooming.
The grooming room can be very warm so students may wish to bring some refreshment.
In order to gain a certificate, students will be required to complete a workbook (home study), complete practical assessments, have a minimum of 80% attendance and supply dogs specified for the course.
Specified breeds for this course:-
| Hand Stripping |
Clipping/Styling |
| Airedale Terrier |
Bichon Frise |
| Border Terrier |
Cairn Terrier |
| Wire Haired Dachshund |
Wire Fox Terrier |
| Cairn Terrier |
Irish Terrier |
| Wire Fox Terrier |
Poodle
|
| Deerhound |
Schnauzer |
| Irish Terrier |
West Highland White Terrier |
| Norfolk Terrier |
Yorkshire Terrier |
| Scottish Terrier |
Scottish Terrier |
| West Highland White Terrier |
Norfolk Terrier |
| |
Norwich Terrier |
| |
Welsh Terrier |
| |
Airedale Terrier |
Please ensure that any wire coated breeds for Hand Stripping have not previously been clipped
Dates available:
Please note flexible monthly payments are available on this course, please call 01452 702154 for further details.
These courses may be charged lower fees due to co-funding from the Skills Funding Agency, ESF and other sources subject to an eligibility assessment. Please contact Hartpury Business on 01452 702154 to discuss whether you are eligible for lower prices.
For on site quotations and group bookings please contact Hartpury Business to discuss your specific requirements. Telephone (0)1452 702154 e-mail:hb@hartpury.ac.uk
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