15 day Beginners course
The fifteen day course is aimed at the student who wishes to experience a taste of professional dog grooming with the option of redeeming the cost of the course against the more intensive 20 day, 30 day and 40 day foundation courses.
It can also be tailored towards students who have some degree of dog grooming skill and who wish to improve their technique and knowledge, and to those students wishing to learn how to become a professional dog groomer.
All the aspects of dog grooming will be covered, and you will have the opportunity to observe different dog breeds and the methods employed in their grooming and styling, this will include bathing, drying de-matting, ear and nail care. There will also be 2 written assignments to complete.
Included also on this course are dog handling techniques, tools and equipment recognition and use, clipping and scissoring popular breeds, use of different shampoos, conditioners and products for different coat types, plus basic breed recognition, coat types and styles, parasites, anal glands, skin conditions, health and safety, personal protection and hygiene.
A typical day will start at 10am with instruction on the itinerary for that days tuition, and the tasks that the student will undertake, plus a talk on health and safety, fire precautions and codes of practice within a busy salon. There will be breaks for refreshments, including lunch. Students are welcome to bring their own food, or alternatively, the salon is just yards from many cafe`s and takeaways. Typically the day will end at around 4pm.
We issue a private certificate on completion of this course.
Price £ 1500
