Diploma in Dog Grooming + Certificate in Dog Psychology Behaviour & Training Package

Diploma in Dog Grooming + Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training Package

Courses / Animal & Pet Care

Become a Professional Dog Groomer & learn how canine animals think and communicate!

Increase your knowledge base as a Dog Groomer. To begin with, you will learn about the care requirements of dogs, and all about their health. From there, you will be introduced to concepts and facts which are crucial to any groomer. From there, the Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training course will teach you all about canine psychology, their senses and behaviour, and you’ll learn how to take command of your dog with basic dog and obedience training techniques. 

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Duration & Course Level

~280 Hours | 12 Months AccessStudy in your own time, at your own pace. Students generally complete one module per-week.

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Be awarded with an industry and employer recognised certificate of achievement on completion of this course.

How you’ll benefit

• Gain a Diploma which has been developed by grooming experts
• Understand the basic care of dogs, including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and preventative health care.
• Learn about key concepts which are required by dog groomers including basic anatomy, hygiene, tools & equipment and handling.
• Get your foot in the door of the growing grooming industry.
• Learn how canine animals think and communicate.
• Explore the behavioural development of puppies.
• Learn the basic concepts behind dog training, and how they can apply to different situations.
• Control the movement of dogs through training and other methods.
• Discover the roles of working dogs, and the outline of how they can be trained.

Course Modules

Certificate in Caring for Dogs

1. Introduction to Dog Care
2. Canine Biology
3. Dog Health – Part One
4. Dog Health – Part Two
5. Exploring Dog Breeds
6. Dog Breeding
7. Dog Behaviour and Training
8. Grooming Dogs
9. Other Dog Services

Certificate in Dog and Pet Grooming

1. Scope and Nature of Grooming Animals
2. Animal Biology
3. Care of the Coat and Skin
4. Dog Grooming Techniques
5. Grooming Other Types of Animals
6. Other Grooming Tasks
7. Handling Animals During Grooming
8. Show Grooming
9. Grooming Safety
10. The Business of Grooming

Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training

1. Nature and Scope of Canine Psychology
2. Canine Senses and Communication
3. Understanding Natural Canine Behaviour
4. Canine Behavioural Development
5. Canine Behavioural Disorders
6. Basic Dog Training Principles
7. Dog Obedience Training
8. Controlling a Dog’s Movement
9. Training Working Dogs

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Why The Career Academy?

We’re an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have almost 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.

• Upskill and be awarded with an industry and employer recognised certificate to help you reach your potential & earn more.
• You’ll receive unlimited tutor support from experienced professionals
• Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want
• Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed
• 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion

Receive Unlimited Tutor Support

Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed.

Be Awarded With An Industry Recognised Certificate

Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate. This is an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion.

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After enrolling, you’ll receive an 14-day cooling off period (or trial period). If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions​

How do I enrol?

There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol into this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. 

How long is this course?

This course takes approximately 200 hours, and you’ll have up to 12 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer and even apply for a course extension if you need more time.

What job can I get once I have completed the qualification?

Upon the completion of this course, you can obtain a job as a Dog Groomer.

Employers also constantly approach The Career Academy looking for students and employers also advertise jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

Where will my qualification be recognised?

This qualification is Internationally recognised. Our qualifications are highly sought after by employers around the world and accredited by global industry bodies such as ICOES.

How does online learning work?

Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

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