Course overview
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Boost your knowledge and understanding of how to groom dogs professionally, from home! All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class

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Duration study load
You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 80 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course
Course features
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV critique service
- FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
- FREE XO Student Discounts membership
- * Comprehensive study guide
- * Student notebook
- * Open Study College pen with highlighter
*Not included with the online study option
Assessment
This course is assessed by a series of tutor-marked assignments. No external examination is required.
Delivery
You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or sent to you via email, so receiving your course is easy and hassle-free. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!
Subjects
- What is dog grooming?
- The benefits of dog grooming
- Equipment
- Different roles
- Shows
- The head
- Neck and shoulders
- Forelegs
- Hind legs
- Paws
- Claws
- Rear-end
- Man’s best friend
- Origins of dog grooming
- What keeps a dog’s coat healthy?
- Genetics
- General health
- Diet
- Internal parasites
- External parasites
- Canine First Aid
- Managing injuries
- Training to groom
- Handling difficult dogs
- Brushing techniques
- Massage
- Breed-specific grooming techniques
- How to bathe a dog
- How to dry a dog
- Clipping and stripping
- Stripping techniques
- Clipping techniques
- Basic techniques
- Pet cut
- Advanced clipping styles
- Spaniel coats
- Poodle coats
- Face – cleaning and identifying problems
- Fur – cleaning and identifying problems
- Eyes – cleaning and identifying problems
- Ears – cleaning and identifying problems
- Teeth – cleaning and identifying problems
- Claws – cleaning and identifying problems
About Open Study College
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Established in 2007, Open Study College (OSC) is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 120,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
With over 700 courses, ranging from A Levels and GCSEs through to childcare and beauty therapy — there’s something for everyone. All of their qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations, fully equipping you for the future.
Why choose Open Study College?
Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at OSC provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
You will also receive the best possible support from the uber-friendly learner services team, as well as guidance from expert tutors who are on hand to answer any queries you might have throughout the duration of your course.
What makes Open Study College different?
Born from a genuine passion to improve the lives of others through education, OSC is a family-run business with decades of experience in the education and distance learning industry.
Seeking a career change? Didn’t get the exam results you wanted? Looking to learn a new skill? Your learning journey has no end at Open Study College. Enrol on one of their courses today and forge the future you’ve always wanted — all from the comfort of your own home!
Additional benefits
As an Open Study College learner, your benefits will include an XO Student Discounts membership, exclusive savings on future courses and a complete range of career support — including a free CV critique service, a free employability guide, and job-hunting help from their recruitment experts.