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COURSE CATALOG
Dog Grooming
QC PET STUDIES
Would you love to spend your time helping dogs feel their best? QC’s Dog Grooming course teaches you to safely and expertly groom dogs from start to finish. Learn how to build positive relationships with your canine clients, how to maintain a dog’s health, and how to create a polished final look that truly impresses your clients. QC’s step-by-step course texts and video demonstrations prepare you to groom dogs of any breed and temperament. The hands-on assignments and practicum units allow you to practice and improve your skills while receiving detailed feedback from your tutor, a professional groomer. Graduate from the course with comprehensive training and practical experience that gives you a competitive edge as an employee or as a business owner. This is your chance to be creative while working with animals you love. THIS COURSE IS BEST FOR THOSE WHO: • Want to learn how to expertly groom dogs of various breeds and temperaments • Are passionate about maintaining a dog’s health and appearance • Want to open their own dog grooming salon • Are interested in working for an established grooming salon or pet retailer • Want to work as a freelance, mobile or home-based groomer Upon graduation, you’ll receive the International Dog Grooming Professional certificate of completion. You’ll be ready to apply for jobs in the industry or work towards starting your own dog grooming business. QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 1
Career Possibilities
With the proper education and experience, you open the door to a number of career paths:
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Be your own boss! Dog grooming is a great industry for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to run
the show. As part of your Dog Grooming course, you’ll receive our business training for free. This
optional course prepares you to launch your own business and grow your clientele.
WORK FOR A SALON OR PET RETAILER
From independent salons to major pet retailers, a skilled groomer is always in demand. If your
goal is to work for an established grooming salon, education is a huge asset. You’ll stand out as a
candidate who has the skills and dedication to get the job done.
WORK FROM HOME
Want to cut the commute? QC Pet Studies prepares you to start a grooming business in the
comfort of your home. You’ll be able to run your own business and set your own hours without
worrying about additional retail costs.
BECOME A MOBILE GROOMER
In today’s fast-paced world, mobile groomers are in high demand. You may choose to invest in a
mobile grooming van or work out of your clients’ homes. Either way, an education will help you
establish credibility and build your client list.
EXPLORE THE INDUSTRY
Once you have an education and experience in dog grooming, you can always branch out into
other areas of the animal care industry. Many dog groomers try their hand at teaching, behavioral
training or even show grooming.
Regardless of your career aspirations, QC Pet Studies will provide you with the skills and support
you need to succeed.
QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 2
Course Curriculum
The Dog Grooming course curriculum is divided into thirteen units. The first seven units include full-color course lesson booklets, instructional videos, and assignments designed
to test your knowledge. You’ll also complete the First Aid for Groomers course, which you receive for free upon enrollment. The next five units are Practicum Units that help you
develop your hands-on technique. Finally, you have the option to complete business training, a bonus unit that prepares you to launch and grow the business model of your choice.
Unit A Unit B Unit C
• Reading dog behavior • Setting up a salon
• Your career opportunities as a dog groomer
• Dog temperaments • Building your toolkit
• Health and safety in the workplace
• Meeting your canine clients • Dog grooming equipment
• Dog anatomy
• Safety for you and the dog • Using brushes and tools
• Managing skin conditions
• The needs analysis • Scissor types and techniques
• Maintaining healthy hair
• Working with clippers
QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 3
Unit D Unit E Unit F
• Cleaning ears • Dog groups • Dogs with special needs
• Trimming pads • Working with different coat types • Working with senior dogs
• Clipping nails • The teddy bear cut • Working with difficult dogs
• Brushing and deshedding a coat • Popular pet cuts • Grooming puppies
• Working with mats and tangles • Common head cuts, foot cuts, and hygiene cuts
• Bathing and drying a dog • Adding products and accessories
Unit G Practicum Units Business Essentials (optional)
• Breed standards • Bathe and dry a dog • Starting a dog grooming business
• Corrective grooming • Create the teddy bear cut • Creating your brand
• Pattern setting • Groom a natural breed • Marketing your business
• Creating a breed profile • Groom a terrier • Managing your schedule
• Groom a Non-sporting breed • Building client relationships
LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH UNIT
QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 4
Take a Look Sample Assignment
In this video excerpt from Unit E, Course Instructor Lisa Day shows
you how to trim and shape a dog’s face when creating the highly-
requested teddy bear cut.
Assignment D5
The Pat and Pull Method
NAME: STUDENT#:
VIDEO
The pat and pull method thoroughly detangles a dog’s coat without scraping his skin. In this assignment,
you will submit a video that shows your ability to brush a dog’s coat using the pat and pull method.
For this assignment you will need the following:
• A video camera and someone to film you
• A dog whose coat will be brushed with a slicker brush
Your Course Guides and Assignments • A signed copy of the release form for assignment D5
• A slicker brush
You will receive a Course Guide with step-by-step instructions for
Guidelines for selecting a dog:
working through each unit. The Course Guide will walk you through Choose a dog whose coat needs to be brushed with a slicker brush. This includes dogs with most coat
how to upload your assignments to the Online Student Center types, including heavy coats, curly coats, double coats, combination coats, wire coats and especially
tangled silky coats. Avoid working with dogs with smooth coats or short coats. Remember that a slick-
and how to download your tutor’s evaluation and audio feedback. er brush is used to detangle long or thick areas of a coat. Ideally, the dog you work with should have
Additionally, QC’s helpful Student Support Team is ready to guide dense or bushy areas that are prone to tangling.
Remember: When you are grooming a dog, he must be safely restrained on a non-slip surface.
you through the assignments and answer any questions you may
have along the way. Contact the support team by phone, email or Step 1:
Live Chat – whichever you prefer. Choose an appropriate slicker brush based on the dog’s coat type and condition. A dog with a thin
coat or sensitive, light-colored skin is better suited to a soft slicker brush. A dog with a thick, dense
QC’s step-by-step program will guide you through every aspect of coat is better suited to a curved slicker brush. However, if the dog’s coat is especially tangled, you will
have to use a curved slicker brush regardless of coat type.
the dog grooming process. The course assignments are designed
to place you in real-world scenarios that develop your hands-on
skills as a professional dog groomer.
QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 5
Get Hands-On Training
Go beyond theory. As part of your course, you’ll complete practical assignments that
provide valuable hands-on experience. You’ll perform some of the most important
grooming procedures from start to finish, including trimming nails, cleaning ears,
bathing and drying a dog, and creating popular cuts. Detailed feedback from your
tutor will allow you to develop your skills and refine your technique.
How will I find dogs to work with?
To complete your practical assignments, you will need to find a variety of dogs to
work with. If you own a dog, you will be able to complete many of the assignments
with him/her. If you don’t own a dog, don’t worry! Your course materials contain
guidelines for finding dogs and obtaining permission to work with them. A few
options include working with a friend or family member’s dog, working with dogs
from a local animal shelter, or posting flyers at a local dog park.
How do I groom dogs in my home?
You will need to set up an at-home workspace to groom dogs and develop your
practical skills. Your course materials include step-by-step instructions for setting up
a safe, functional workspace. You will submit a photograph of your workspace so
your tutor can provide you with feedback and ensure your setup is secure.
You will also need somewhere to bathe dogs before you groom them. Your course
materials outline a number of options, including bathing dogs in your own tub,
bathing dogs outside or bathing dogs at a self-serve wash station. Again, your tutor
will work with you to ensure your setup is safe and practical.
QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 6
First Aid for Groomers Course
A bonus course worth $348!
When you groom a dog, you are being entrusted with the welfare of a beloved family
member. At the same time, you are working with animals that can be unpredictable
and temperamental. QC’s First aid training is essential to maintain your wellbeing
and the wellbeing of the dogs you work with. Our First Aid course prepares you to
create a grooming environment that is safe and secure. You’ll learn how to prevent
illness and injury and how to safely respond to emergency situations. Completing
the first aid training will increase your confidence and credibility and will provide
both you and your clients with peace of mind.
Unit A Unit B
• Introduction to first aid • Discovering an unconscious dog
• Building your first aid kit • Rescue breathing techniques
• Preventing accidents and injuries • Performing CPR on a dog
• Assessing a dog’s health • Finding hidden or internal health
issues
• Responding to emergency situations
• Wound care
• Addressing injuries to the groomer
• Dehydration and heatstroke
• Preventing bites and scratches
• Responding to seizures, cysts,
• Assessing the severity of a wound
burns, bruises and parasites
• Checking a dog’s vitals
• Addressing common medical
conditions
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FIRST AID COURSE.
QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 7
Free Business Training
The dog grooming industry has plenty of opportunities for entrepreneurship. As
you perfect your skills and build your client list, you may decide to open your own
salon or start a business out of your home. When you enroll in Dog Grooming, you’ll
receive the business training for free. This optional unit includes course texts and
assignments that prepare you to start a thriving dog grooming business. You’ll learn
how to:
• Choose a viable location and business model
• Design and set up a salon
• Name and register your business
• Create a cohesive brand personality
• Identify your target market
• Develop marketing strategies and plan promotions
• Manage your finances
• Create a detailed business plan and present it to potential investors
• Determine your services and pricing
• Manage your client relationships
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The Student-Tutor Connection Once you enroll with QC Pet Studies, you’ll be matched with a personal tutor who will review your work and provide you with in-depth feedback and advice. These accomplished tutors are Certified Master Groomers with years of experience in the dog grooming industry. They are eager to share their professional insight and to help you achieve your career goals. Meet Lisa Day Meet Paddy Gaffney Lisa is a Certified Master Groomer with over 40 years of industry experience. Her Paddy is a Certified Master Groomer with 17 years of industry experience. A salon diverse career includes running her own salon, conducting workshops and seminars, owner and entrepreneur, Paddy has valuable insight into operating a successful dog and competing in conformation shows. An award-winning groomer and experienced grooming business. She is also an artist who appreciates the creativity and detail- teacher, Lisa is passionate about supporting the next generation of dog groomers work necessary to produce a polished final look. Paddy is excited to guide students and raising the standards of the industry. throughout their course and to ensure they reach their individual goals. QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 9
YOU’LL BE COVERED BY QC’S
DOUBLE GUARANTEE
21-Day Money Back 1-Year Money Back
Guarantee Guarantee
Try the course risk-free for 21 days. This gives you time to receive your course This course will pay for itself within 1 year,
materials and evaluate whether the dog grooming course is right for you. If you that’s a promise.
decide it’s not a good fit, simply contact QC to arrange a return of your course
That’s right. If after one years of receiving your certificate of completion, you
materials for a refund. It’s that easy!
haven’t earned the equivalent of your tuition fees in dog grooming fees or salary,
Note: For sanitary reasons, the clippers and attachment combs provided with the your dog grooming course tuition will be refunded in full. All you have to do is
course cannot be refunded (value $200 US) provide proof that you’ve made a reasonable effort to find work as a dog groomer.
LEARN MORE ABOUT QC’S DOUBLE GUARANTEE
QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 10What You Need to Get Started
We want to make sure the Dog Grooming course is the best fit for you! The following checklists outline the requirements that will help you succeed in the course and in your career.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Health Requirements: Technology Requirements:
• Are you comfortable standing and walking for extended periods of time? • A working computer and/or tablet
• Are you comfortable manipulating your body in different positions? • A smart phone and/or camera with photograph and video capability
(e.g. twisting, turning, bending).
• Up-to-date Internet browser
• Are you comfortable lifting and carrying heavy animals and heavy equipment?
• Up-to-date Flash player
(e.g. up to 30lbs).
• Up-to-date Adobe program
• Are you able to firmly grasp tools and equipment with both of your hands?
• Are you comfortable interacting with and potentially restraining dogs?
• Are you comfortable being exposed to dirt and debris, strong odors, loud
noises and animal hair and dander?
• Are you comfortable being exposed to a dog’s bodily fluids and/or skin
conditions?
• Are you comfortable working with chemical solutions such as shampoos and
cleaners?
• Do you have sufficient use of your senses? (Sight, smell, touch, hearing)
• If you are pregnant, do you have your doctor’s permission to complete the Dog
Grooming course?
QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 11Required Equipment
To succeed as a dog groomer, you’ll need to continuously invest in your toolkit. As you begin working in the industry and building your client list, you’ll quickly earn back the cost
of your kit. Keep in mind that you don’t need to acquire the items on this list all at once. The flexibility of online learning allows you to invest in the required tools at your own pace.
And when you enroll, you’ll receive a professional-quality Dog Grooming Starter Kit for free. This kit contains many of the items you need to get started. QC Pet Studies students
also receive exclusive discounts from a number of pet retailers!
Items included in with your course (a value of approximately $200): Items you will need to purchase
• A selection of grooming scissors (including straight scissors, curved scissors • Grooming table with a Grooming Arm (recommended) (approximately $150 -
and thinners) $200)
• Wahl cordless clippers* • Bathing setup (depending on your setup, you may need restraints and/or a
shower head attachment) (approximately $40)
• A selection of snap-on combs
• Dog shampoo (approximately $10)
• Combs
• Towels (approximately $10)
• A selection of brushes (including a slicker brush, bristle brush and pin brush)
• High-velocity and/or stand dryer (approximately $200 each)
• Undercoat rake
• Protective head gear to be used with a high-velocity dryer (approximately $30)
• Dematting tool
• Leash to restrain the dog (approximately $30)
• Nail clippers (small and large)
• Styptic product (or alternative) (approximately $5)
• Ear powder (approximately $5)
• Ear cleaning solution (approximately $10)
• Cotton pads (approximately $5)
• Elastic grooming bands (approximately $5)
• Dog bandana (approximately $15)
• Nail file (approximately $5)
Note: You will need a few additional items that are affordable and easy to find. In
* Your WAHL ARCO 5-in-1 Cordless Clipper and stainless steel attachment guide fact, you most likely already have them in your home. Each assignment includes a
comb kit will be sent to you before you begin your practical work in Unit C. list of required and optional materials so you have time to prepare.
QC PET STUDIES Course Catalog 12Tuition
Tuition includes:
• All course guides, lesson texts and videos
• Free First Aid course worth $348
Ready to Enroll?
• Bonus grooming tools worth $200
• Ongoing personalized feedback from a professional groomer
• Access to all digital materials through the Online Student Center
Enroll online today and take your first step toward
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save $400!
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QC Pet Studies, a division of QC Career School, offers online education for pet
professionals all over the world. Our goal is to offer the highest quality training in pet
grooming possible in an accessible online environment.
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