Dog Grooming
Master the skills to transform everyday grooming into expert care through this Dog Grooming Course, created for aspiring dog groomers, pet-care learners, and dog owners. Covering coat care, bathing, breed types, grooming equipment, and canine hygiene, this course includes CPD certification and a QLS-endorsed certificate on successful completion.
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- 1 year
- Level 7
- Number of Units18
- Number of Quizzes0
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Overview of this Dog Grooming Course
Give your grooming knowledge a stronger foundation with the Dog Grooming Course. This course is created to help you understand what safe, effective grooming really involves. It introduces the key areas behind proper dog care, including dog anatomy, breed groups, coat types, canine communication, grooming equipment, and general care. Rather than treating grooming as a simple routine, it shows why different dogs need different handling, techniques, and care approaches.
Our Dog Grooming Course goes beyond routine care, showing you how grooming supports overall canine health and wellbeing. You will explore pre-grooming checks, skin conditions, hygiene, bathing, drying, clipping, scissoring, ear care, teeth care, foot care, and basic first aid. Whether your goal is to improve home routines or prepare for professional grooming, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the skills and care standards behind the role. Enrol today and start building expertise that truly benefits dogs.Â
Learning Outcomes of This Dog Grooming Course
The Dog Grooming Course helps you build a clearer understanding of how grooming supports comfort, hygiene, coat care, and day-to-day canine wellbeing. By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the basics of dog anatomy and canine communication
- Recognise different breed groups and coat types
- Identify the tools and equipment used in pet grooming
- Understand bathing, drying, and general grooming procedures
- Recognise the importance of hygiene, skin care, and pre-grooming checks
- Build a stronger understanding of everyday canine care and overall wellbeing
Why Choose Our Dog Grooming Course?
his Dog Grooming Training offers a broader understanding of grooming, coat care, hygiene, and canine wellbeing. It is a strong choice for those who want flexible learning that supports both personal interest and career development.
- Study a Level 7 course at your own pace
- Enjoy 1 year of access from enrolment
- Learn about grooming techniques, dog anatomy, coat types, and canine care
- Complete an assignment-based assessment with tutor feedback
- Work towards both CPD certification and a QLS-endorsed certificate
- Build knowledge that supports home grooming, salon support, or mobile grooming goals
Who Is This Dog Grooming Training For?
Whether you want to care for your own dog more effectively or build skills for grooming work, the Dog Grooming Course Online is for you. It’s ideal for:
- Aspiring dog groomers
- Dog owners who want to improve home grooming routines
- Beginners interested in the pet care industry
- Learners considering salon, home-based, or mobile grooming work
Requirements
Getting started with the Dog Grooming Training is straightforward, as there are no formal entry requirements. You can study on a full-time or part-time basis, making it easier to fit learning around your routine.
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the Dog Grooming Course Online, you will qualify for a CPD Certificate as proof of your continued professional development and achievement. This certificate can enhance your professional profile and showcase your commitment to building relevant skills and knowledge. You can receive your digital certificate for only £10, or request a printed hard copy sent by post for just £29 or both for £39.
QLS Endorsed Certification
After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to order a QLS Endorsed Certificate as proof of their new achievement. The Level QLS Endorsed certificate can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for £139 only. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
Assessment
For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam and fulfil the Quality Licence Scheme-endorsed certificate criteria. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.
There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.
Job Opportunities
The Dog Grooming Training Online helps you build knowledge in coat care, hygiene, handling, and grooming routines that can support pet-care and grooming-related roles. Possible career paths include:
- Dog Groomer — average salary typically ranges from £15,000 to £23,000 per year. Bathes, brushes, trims, and styles dogs while supporting coat care and hygiene.
- Pet Groomer — average salary around £25,118 per year. Provides grooming services for pets, including coat maintenance and hygiene care.
- Grooming Assistant — average salary around £24,420 per year. Supports grooming sessions, prepares equipment, and helps maintain safe, organised grooming spaces.
- Kennel Assistant — average salary around £24,420 per year. Helps with day-to-day dog care, handling, hygiene, and welfare in kennel or boarding settings.
- Animal Care Assistant — average salary around £25,450 per year. Supports animal wellbeing in care, boarding, rescue, or welfare environments.
FAQs: Dog Grooming Training
What is dog grooming?
Dog grooming involves caring for a dog’s coat, skin, nails, ears, teeth, and overall hygiene through tasks such as bathing, brushing, trimming, and checking general condition.
How to become a dog groomer in the UK?
A common starting point is to build grooming knowledge, understand dog handling and coat care, and then gain further experience in salon, home-based, or mobile grooming settings. The Dog Grooming Training Online can be a useful first step for learners who want to begin building that foundation.
Is this a dog grooming course online with a certificate?
Yes. After successfully completing this course, you can order a CPD certificate and also choose a QLS-endorsed certificate of achievement
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. With no formal entry requirements and a curriculum that starts with foundations such as anatomy, coat types, and grooming tools, the course is suitable for beginners.
How do you groom different dog coat types?
Different coat types need different brushing, bathing, drying, trimming, and maintenance routines. Our Dog Grooming Training includes lessons on breed groups, coat types, and grooming techniques.
Can this Dog Grooming Course help with starting a business?
The course can help you build the grooming knowledge that supports salon, home-based, or mobile grooming ambitions. Building a business also depends on experience, equipment, insurance, pricing, and local demand.
How can I find a Dog Grooming Course near me?
You can look for local dog grooming courses through training providers, colleges, or specialist pet-care schools in your area. If you would prefer the flexibility to study from anywhere, our Dog Grooming Training is delivered online, making it easier to build your grooming knowledge around your own schedule.
Are there dog grooming courses free to study online?
Yes, you can find dog grooming courses free online, but the depth of learning, support, and certificate options can vary. Our Dog Grooming Course is a paid online course for learners who want more structured training in coat care, bathing, grooming tools, canine hygiene, and general dog care.
Course Curriculum
| Module 1: The History of Dog Grooming | |||
| The History of Dog Grooming | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 2: Why Do We Groom? | |||
| Why Do We Groom? | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 3: Anatomy | |||
| Anatomy | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 4: Breed Groups and Coat Types | |||
| Breed Groups and Coat Types | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 5: Equipment and Techniques | |||
| Equipment and Techniques | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 6: Keep Your Dog Healthy and Clean | |||
| Keep Your Dog Healthy and Clean | 00:49:00 | ||
| Module 7: Things to Look for Before You Groom a Dog | |||
| Things to Look for Before You Groom a Dog | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 8: Pre-grooming and General Care | |||
| Pre-grooming and General Care | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 9: Preparation | |||
| Preparation | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 10: Skin Conditions | |||
| Skin Conditions | 00:45:00 | ||
| Module 11: How to Bathe Your Dog | |||
| How to Bathe Your Dog | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 12: How to Get Your Dog to Love Bath Time | |||
| How to Get Your Dog to Love Bath Time | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 13: Drying Your Dog After a Bath | |||
| Drying Your Dog After a Bath | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 14: Bathing and Drying: General Considerations | |||
| Bathing and Drying: General Considerations | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 15: Grooming Details (Clipping, Scissors, Ears, Teeth, Feet, Bottoms) | |||
| Grooming Details (Clipping, Scissors, Ears, Teeth, Feet, Bottoms) | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 16: Basic First Aid | |||
| Basic First Aid | 01:14:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Dog Grooming | 3 weeks, 4 days | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Claim Your Certificates | 00:00:00 | ||