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Dog GroomingDiploma Course

If you're an animal-lover who's dreaming of turning that passion into a career, our Dog Grooming Diploma Course is the perfect place to begin. Whether you're looking to start your own grooming business or just want to save money and care for your own dog’s grooming needs, this course gives you all the tools, knowledge, and confidence to get started.

Course overview:

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10 Modules

6 Videos

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What Will You Learn?

This online dog grooming course is ideal for anyone considering a career in dog grooming. From working safely and confidently with dogs to learning how to attract clients and run your own business, you’ll come away with real, useful knowledge you can put to work.

You’ll be guided through everything you need to know to get started, even if you’ve never picked up a pair of grooming scissors before. The dog grooming course includes:

Canine anatomy and health basics, so you understand how to work safely
Essential grooming skills, like bathing, clipping, brushing, and trimming
Styling techniques for different breeds and coat types
Cleaning procedures to keep your workspace and tools hygienic

The course also includes helpful video tutorials so you can see techniques in action and learn the practical skills needed.

Understanding Dogs for Better Grooming

Throughout the Dog Grooming Diploma Course, you’ll learn how to handle different dog personalities and spot signs of anxiety and discomfort. The aim is to provide a gentle, safe, and positive environment at your dog grooming practice.

There’s also a focus on the business side of grooming, with dedicated sections covering:

Setting up your grooming workspace (at home or in a salon)
Organising paperwork and managing appointments
Marketing your services and building a loyal client base

Whether you want to start your own pet care business or work in an established salon, this course prepares you for both.

Flexible, Practical Learning That Fits Around You

This accredited dog grooming training course is fully online and self-paced, so you can study when and where it suits you. It’s ideal for anyone looking to learn dog grooming online without having to commit to full-time classroom learning. The course also includes assessments and practical exercises to help reinforce your knowledge as you go.

Start Something You’ll Love

Learning a new skill is always rewarding, but even more so when you can turn it into a career. This course gives you everything you need to build a future doing something you enjoy and making a real difference for dogs and their owners.

This course is perfect for all animal lovers, including:

Dog lovers who want to turn their passion into a rewarding new career.
Complete beginners with no prior experience in grooming.
Anyone looking to start their own dog grooming business.
Those interested in working in animal-related roles or pet care.
Learners who want a flexible, semi-formal course with hands-on opportunities.
People who prefer to study theory while also being encouraged to take real-world action.
Students who want to be confident and ready to groom dogs in their community by the time they complete the course.

Introduction
Part 1: Working with Dogs
Part 2: Dog Behaviour Basics
Part 3: Infection and Disease
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Part 1: The Dog's Skeleton
Part 2: Muscular System
Part 3: Coat, Skin and General Health
Part 4: First Aid
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Part 1: Essential Grooming Requirements
Part 2: Combs, Brushes and Clippers
Part 3: Hairdryers, Tables and Miscellaneous Kit
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Part 1: Getting Practical
Part 2: Pre-Work
Part 3: Nails, Anal Glands and Genitals
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Part 1: Canine Coat Types
Part 2: Preparing for the Bath
Part 3: Drying the Dog
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Part 1: Spaniel Style
Part 2: Terrier Styles
Part 3: Drop Coat Style
Part 4: Legs, Feet and Tail
Part 5: Ears and Head
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Part 1: Styling in Practice
Part 2: Creating Face Shapes
Part 3: Styling for a Dog Show
Part 4: Styling for a Dog Show
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Part 1: Grooming Popular Breed Types
Part 2: Puppies and Paperwork
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Part 1: Setting up in Business
Part 2: Registering Your Business
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Part 1: A Professional Image
Part 2: Happy Customers
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10 Assessment
Reading List

The Dog Grooming Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

Once purchased your course is located in your Learning Centre on our website. Please log in using the same email address that you used when you purchased your course.

You can purchase a printed copy of your course materials at the checkout or from within your Learning Centre at any time after purchasing your course.

This course is designed to teach you the necessary knowledge and skills to groom dogs professionally. You will learn about dog behaviour, handling techniques, health and safety, grooming tools and techniques, and how to set up a dog grooming business.

Yes! The Dog Grooming Diploma is an accredited Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points. Upon completion of your course assessments, you’ll receive 2 certificates: a certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Unfortunately, we do not offer an audio-only version of this course.

We offer a great variety of dog-related courses, ranging from how to set up a dog business, canine communication and even dog first-aid.

There are no formal qualifications that must be undertaken to become a dog groomer in the UK. However, a recognised training program (such as our Dog Grooming Diploma Course) is recommended. You can also gain experience through apprenticeships or by working with established dog groomers, and join a professional organisation such as the British Dog Groomers’ Association.

To start a Dog Grooming business, you need to have the necessary skills and knowledge in dog grooming, and gain experience through apprenticeships or working with established dog groomers. You'll also need to register your business with the local council, obtain insurance, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (such as health and safety and animal welfare laws). You may also need to invest in equipment and supplies, and create a marketing plan to attract clients.