Train to be a Canine Beautician
Grooming dogs is a very rewarding career, which I really enjoy, but please be aware that the work can be hard and tiring at first and not all dogs are saints, Most dogs enjoy a dog at the salon and certainly feel much better at the end of a grooming session as we all would, when coming home from a day at a health spa.
Dogs like people have off days, and when they meet the groomer on an off day, well it can be challenging to say the least. The most important thing to remember is to be calm and patient.
Groomers are expected to know quite a lot about the dogs they are taking care of, health issues, temperament, coat conditions, skin problems and recognising when a dog is not feeling the best, all these things should be explained to the owner, who may or may not be aware of such things at the time of grooming.
It is important to know your breed standards, which way a certain breed should be styled, be it a pet or show dog, they all deserve special attention and plenty of hugs and cuddles.
After completing any grooming course, if you decide that you would like to sit your City & Guilds Exams, it is recommended that you have at least 18 months experience grooming dogs before going forward to sitting these exams.
Should you are interested in any of the courses I run throughout the year, please feel free to contact me by phone or email, or if you are in the area, why not drop in for a chat.
I can then send you information that you can read at your own time.
The courses run Monday to Friday 9.30 to 6p.m.
I advise anyone wishing to work in the dog grooming industry to have their Tetanus Vaccination up to date.
ONE DAY TASTER
If your not sure if the dog industry is for you and don't want to waste time or money on a full time course at the moment, then why not come in for a day to see if it is, in fact what you are looking for. 100 euro which will be deducted from full time course if you decide to do the full time course.
ONE WEEK COURSE
This is ideal for home grooming, if you want to be able to groom your own dog at home, or if you want to get a real feel for the grooming business, but don't have the time to do a full time course right now, or simply need a little more hands on to get a feel for it, to see if this is the business for you. 500 euro for the week, also deducted from the full time course if you decide this is the job for you.
SIX WEEK COURSE
This is a more intense course covering, styling, clipping, hand-stripping, nail clipping, ear cleaning, shampoo and blow dry. It is the first step to a wonderful career in dog grooming. The cost is 3,000 euro for 6 weeks.
Certificates are
issued to successful students, passing 40% of test at the end of the
grooming course. There will be a written and practical test given.
Grooming courses at The Grooming Pad are operate strictly on a one to one basis. This allows the student ample time for questions, note taking and most importantly, hands on practical instruction in each dog. Most breeds are styled to a particular style set by the kennel club, but some owners do not like this and there are several ways of obtaining a lovely finish which will be demonstrated and thought to you while on the grooming course. The price including starter pack and IPDGA Membership on this and longer courses.
SUBJECTS COVERED WILL INCLUDE
First Aid and Accident prevention
How to handle nervous or excitable dogs
Study Notes
Recognizing different breeds
DVD's on different breeds will be given on loan while on course.
Instruction on the course is one to one and given
by Ann Collins LCGI.
My aim is to train students towards doing their
City + Guilds 7750 exam on the longer courses; this is a qualification
now available in Ireland, run by Pet Care Trust in England. The standard
reached varies from student to student.
It is suggested that an interval of hands on grooming of 18 months be
completed before taking these exams.
TWO MONTHS OR LONGER COURSES
For those of you who wish to open their own Salon or work for another groomer, the longer courses are recommended. It covers breed recognition, breed standard, first Aid, clipping, styling, scissoring, ear cleaning, nail clipping, colouring and much much more. You will also receive an Advanced Grooming Certificate on completion of this course. Advanced Starter pack included in this course
Students on the one month course and longer will receive a starter pack which contains, A grooming manual, comb, scissors, brush, grooming jacket, equipment holdall, ear powder, trimmex nail powder, Thinners, cotton balls, Shampoo and conditioner(contents may vary)
For more information please email me, Ann Collins LCGI at thegroomingpad@eircom.net