This 1-full day course will equip learners with the skillset to perform clipping on dogs to an overall equal length and scissoring of the tail, paws, legs and head. It will also emphasise on safety during grooming, especially using sharp grooming tools. 80% hands-on and 20% theory.

























Intermediate course

Clipping and Scissoring your furkid

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This 1-full day course will equip learners with the skillset to perform clipping on dogs to an overall equal length and scissoring of the tail, paws, legs and head. It will also emphasise on safety during grooming, especially using sharp grooming tools. The course will be 80% hands-on and 20% theory.

























Intermediate course

Clipping and Scissoring your furkid

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Target learners

Cynophilists who want to upskill dog grooming knowledge of clipping and scissoring

Class size
Maximum 8 pax.
Assumed skills and knowledge
The skills and knowledge for this course which the participants are assumed to possess are; Basic dog grooming on coat care, nail clipping & combing, brushing, detangling, use of grooming tools, anal glands expression, bathing & drying and basic first aid on grooming.
IMPORTANT
Dog’s coat has to be clean and tangle-free before coming to class. Participants have to bring their dogs for practice in class. Dogs must be healthy and allow human handling and touch. No aggressive or sick dog(s) are allowed in class.

Course outlines

Module 1

1. Preparing the coat for clipping
2. Choosing the right length for your dog
3. Hazardous areas to avoid in clipping
4. Use of clipper and attachment combs
5. Clipping techniques
6. Dog handling techniques during clipping
7. Clipping on legs, body and head
8. Clipper care and maintenance

 

Module 2

1. Preparing the coat for scissoring
2. Hazardous areas to avoid in scissoring
3. Use of scissor and thinning shear
4. Scissoring and thinning techniques
5. Dog handling techniques during scissoring
6. Scissoring on tail, paws, legs, body and head
7. Scissors care and maintenance

 

$550

(Including learner’s notes and use of grooming equipment)
Not supported by SkillsFuture Singapore
— 1 Full day: 9.30AM to 6.30PM
— Certificate of Achievement is awarded after completion of the course.
— Note: No aggressive or sick dog(s) are allowed in class. Dogs must be healthy and allow instructor to handle and touch.
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23 Feb 2025

Dog Haven reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.

Target learners

Cynophilists who want to upskill dog grooming knowledge of clipping and scissoring.

Class size
Minimum 3 pax to start a class.
Maximum 5 pax.
Assumed skills and knowledge
The skills and knowledge for this course which the participants are assumed to possess are; Basic dog grooming on coat care, nail clipping & combing, brushing, detangling, use of grooming tools, anal glands expression, bathing & drying and basic first aid on grooming.
IMPORTANT
Dog’s coat has to be clean and tangle-free before coming to class. Participants have to bring their dogs for practice in class. Dogs must be healthy and allow human handling and touch. No aggressive or sick dog(s) are allowed in class.

 

 

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