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Pet Groomer - New Course!

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Pet Groomer - New Course!

If you love animals and enjoy helping them to look and feel their best, a career in pet grooming could be for you!

Overview

» This is an introductory distance learning course designed for animal lovers looking to build foundational grooming skills or start a pet-related business.
» The course covers basic dog grooming concepts, breed-specific grooming techniques, and business fundamentals.


Whether you want to learn more about pet grooming for your own pets or have an interest in working toward a new career, Stratford’s fun and detailed course can help you get started.

🐾 What You Will Learn

    Fundamental Grooming Techniques: Gain knowledge of essential dog grooming concepts, including standard body styles, proper bathing and drying procedures, and specialized techniques for maintaining clean coats.

    Breed-Specific Styling & Anatomy: Explore canine anatomy, tools and equipment, nail clipping, and precise styling methods tailored across different breed groups—from sporting and hound groups to terriers, toys, and classic poodle styles.

    Pet Business Operations: Learn the foundational business requirements needed to start and run a pet-related enterprise, including setting up finances, managing legalities and liabilities, establishing rates and policies, and handling marketing.

    » View the entire course curriculum now.

🐾 Career Opportunities & Outcomes

    Professional Pet Stylist / Groomer: Apply your foundational training to work in or assist at established grooming salons, veterinary clinics, or pet care facilities.

    Independent Business Owner: Combine your grooming skills with small business training to open your own mobile grooming service or independent pet styling shop.

    Animal Care Support Staff: Expand your professional credentials to provide value-added grooming and care services within animal shelters, boarding kennels, or pet retail centers.

If you have a pet, then you already know the importance of making sure they are kept clean and healthy. A well-trained pet groomer can be an essential person in helping to keep your furry family members looking their best.

Basic Dog Grooming Concepts
• Grooming Body Styles
• The Bath and Brush
• Head Styles
• Ear Styles
• Feet Styles
• Tail Styles

Dog Grooming by Breed Part 1
• Canine Anatomy
• Tools and Equipment
• Nail Clipping
• Scissoring
• Carding and Hand-Stripping
• Bathing and Drying Directions per Coat Type
• Sporting Group
• Hound Group
• Working Group

Dog Grooming by Breed Part 2
• Terrier Group
• Toy Group
• Non-Sporting Group
• Herding Group
• Miscellaneous Group
• Classic Pet Poodle Styles
• Drop Coat Styles

Starting a Dog Business
• Getting Started
• Finances
• Legalities and Liabilities
• Marketing
• Rates and Policies
• Building Staff
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular state licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.
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