Course
Become a Professional Dog Groomer II
Name
ANS-3100B3
Overall Quality of This Course
★★★★★
Based on 23 student surveys.
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Description
Building upon the foundations in part 1, this is the second of a two-part series providing knowledge and skills for employment in a pet grooming salon. Participants will learn grooming standards for specific breeds as well as grooming and clipping techniques for thinning, cutting, and styling each one. They will also learn creative grooming for mixed breeds. Hands-on grooming sessions are an important part of the course.
Course Objectives
  1. Students will learn grooming standards for specific breeds as well as grooming and clipping techniques for thinning, cutting, and styling each one. They will also learn creative grooming for mixed breeds. Hands-on grooming sessions are an important part of the course.
Outline of Instruction
  1. • Grooming body styles. All over trim versus body contour trim. Sporting dogs and terrier trims. Introduce hand scissor trims.
    • Grooming and trimming head area. Natural style. Rectangular style. Poodles with clean face with top knots. Round or teddy bear face. Tied up and longer styled top knots.
    • Grooming and styling the ears. The beveled. The combo. The clipped (Boxer). The tassel. The natural style for ears.
    • Grooming and styling the feet and tail. Natural foot. Bladed all foot. Rounded foot. Beveled foot. Clipped tight foot. Natural tail. Flag tail. Plume tail. Carrot tail. Pom-pom tail.
    • Grooming Salon: Bathe and Dry dog. Brush out. Trim face, feet and nails.
    • Grooming Salon: Bathe and Dry dog. Brush out. All over body trim. Ears.
    • Grooming Salon: Bathe and Dry dog. Brush out. Full Shave Down. Nails.
    • Review all styles and grooming techniques. Discuss dog behaviors while they are being groomed. List steps needed to improve skills and apply for job positions.
Contact Hours
24
CEU's
2.4
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
"Become a Professional Dog Groomer Part I" or its equivalent is a prerequisite.
Text and Supplies Needed
Students must purchase a set of grooming tools as well as a model dog that will be used for skills practice.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Dog Salon
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
  • Become a Professional Dog Groomer - ANS-3100A3
  • Professional Dog Bathing - ANS-3100A2
  • Become a Professional Dog Trainer - ANS-3500B3
Course Contact Information
Susan Shostak
seballard@waketech.edu
919-334-1536