Basic Dog Grooming &
Essential First Aid Course
This course is specially designed for pet care professionals, pet owners or pet lovers to gain necessary skillset and knowledge in dog grooming, as well as essential dog first aid knowledge to deal with emergencies during grooming.
GROOMING CLASS
A fun-filled, hands on course that provides you a foundation in dog grooming. You would be equipped with knowledge and skills in basic dog grooming. You also learn essential dog first aid skills as part of the safety aspect of dog grooming. This comprehensive dog grooming skillset is suitable for pet owners to groom their own dogs like salon standard at home. Individual that would also open up employment opportunities for those seeking entry level jobs in the pet industry. And also suitable for pet care professionals that would like to provide extra service, basic dog grooming, to their clients.
You will be closely coached by experience trainer, with more than 19 years of grooming experience. A gentle but effective methodology, even for mischievous canines. All Q&As, lessons and tips will be shared with the best industry knowledge. Click to register!
COURSE OUTLINES
1. External anatomy of the dog (Knowledge)
2. Understand the proper use of dog grooming slicker brush, comb, de-matting comb and tools + Dog handling technique (Practical)
3. Understand use of grooming loop, safety restrain and muzzle (Practical)
4. Nail clipping, Ear plucking, Ear cleaning and Dental hygiene (Practical)
5. Expressing anal glands, Bathing - you may get wet! and Fluff drying (Practical)
6. Shave pawpaw, under carriage and rear fur (Practical) and scissor demonstration
7. Common accidents during grooming + first aid, safety tips during grooming & Zoonotic diseases (Knowledge & Practical)
Certificate of Achievement is awarded after completion of the course
$450
( 1Full day: 9.30AM to 6.30PM)
*PayPal service fee to be borne by participant
What past participants say
Hands on experience, very detailed and clear instructions. Patient and kind trainer.
Euddie Lim
Great personality from the teacher, and great instructions and orders were given to us to learn about the grooming were fantastic.
Nigel Chua
I liked being able to work on different dogs as I was exposed to a wider range of furs, coats and even behaviours.
Ashika Crystabelle
It gave me confidence to do basic grooming for my dogs → nail clipping, anal gland expressing etc.
Pin Duangdee
The ability to interact and practice the skills on the spot; instructor provided great feedback and pointed out where I could make improvements.
Sabrina
Hands-on practice and learning to use the tools and dog-handling techniques.
Serene
Hands on practical experience, skills learnt are highly applicable and will definitely apply when grooming my own dog.
Chloe
Able to use what I learnt on my puppy.
Jessiy
Interactive + engaging – thank you Maggie! Instructor knowledgeable, allows us to do hands on
Samantha Kong
Fun, interactive and most importantly, very comprehensive.
Pang Li Kheng
Hands on training and practical knowledge; different dogs to practice on. Trainer was great and very encouraging & enthusiastic.
Suzanne Sng
All parts of the course is clearly discussed and done practically.
Angela
Engaging & interactive; able to experience hands on with other breeds as well.
Shermin
The practical part of the lesson was fun and interesting, provide extra knowledge to learners.
Charlene
Instructor was clear & patient; good interaction with other participants and their dogs.
Sharon Wan