Course Overview
Grooming is more than keeping your dog looking good—it plays a key role in their health and hygiene. This Dog Grooming Course covers all the essentials, from coat care and bathing to handling skin conditions and using grooming tools correctly. Learn how to recognise common health concerns, maintain hygiene, and keep your dog calm throughout the grooming process.
You’ll gain a solid foundation in grooming techniques, canine anatomy, coat types, and safety protocols, along with detailed guidance on clipping, drying, brushing, and nail trimming. The course also prepares you for real-world scenarios, including first aid and pre-grooming checks. Whether you’re a dog owner, animal care worker, or aspiring groomer, this course will help you develop safe and effective grooming skills.
Learning Outcomes
- Dog's behaviour and the nature of their communication
- The anatomy of the dog and different body parts
- Different types of dog breeds and dog coats
- How to bathe your dog, maintain its coat, brush its teeth and trim its nails
- Broaden your knowledge of dog hygiene, common canine diseases and their treatment
- Become a professional dog groomer and work in salons or clients' homes
- Discover expert tips on pre-grooming and general care
- Familiarise with professional dog grooming tools and equipment
- Understand the nature of the dog grooming industry and its history
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Assesment
After completing all the modules of the course, your learning will be assessed by an automated multiple choice question exam. You can participate in the Mock Exam prior to commence the course completion Final Exam.
Who is this for?
The Dog Grooming course is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards, making it ideal for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. The course is available for all students, regardless of any academic background. No experience or qualification is required.
Why Should You Choose this Course
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At The Animal Care, we’re committed to helping you become more confident, capable, and informed—whether you’re a pet owner or aspiring to work with animals professionally. Our courses are crafted by experts and cover everything from pet behaviour and nutrition to grooming and first aid.
What sets us apart? You’ll receive CPD-accredited certification at no extra cost, along with lifetime access to all your learning materials. This means you can study at your own pace, revisit content anytime, and gain recognised credentials without added fees.
Thousands of learners trust The Animal Care for reliable, up-to-date, and easy-to-follow training that fits into real life. Whether you’re caring for your own dog or cat, or preparing to start a career in animal care, we provide the knowledge and confidence you need to do it well.
Requirements
No previous experience is required to enrol in this course. You can access the course from any kind of e-device anytime, anywhere.
Career Path
Dog Bather / Brusher (Entry-Level)
Bathing, drying, and brushing dogs to maintain coat condition and hygiene in grooming salons or kennels.
Salary: £16,000 – £20,000/year (or £9–£12/hour, part-time or casual roles)Trainee Dog Groomer
Learning styling techniques, coat clipping, and breed-standard trims under supervision in a salon.
Salary: £18,000 – £22,000/yearQualified Dog Groomer (Salon-Based)
Performing full grooms, styling to breed standards or owner preferences, and maintaining welfare during the process.
Salary: £20,000 – £30,000/year (employed)Mobile Dog Groomer (Self-Employed)
Running your own mobile dog grooming service, visiting clients’ homes with portable equipment.
Salary: £25,000 – £45,000+/year (depending on area and clientele)Senior Groomer / Grooming Salon Manager
Managing a team of groomers, training juniors, handling bookings, and maintaining business standards.
Salary: £28,000 – £40,000/yearSpecialist Groomer (Show Dogs / Rare Breeds)
Working with high-end clients and show dogs, perfecting specialist breed-standard cuts and presentation.
Salary: £30,000 – £50,000+/year (often freelance or self-employed)Dog Grooming Salon Owner / Franchisee
Running your own grooming business or franchise, hiring staff, building a reputation, and growing profits.
Salary: £35,000 – £60,000+/year (depending on success)Dog Grooming Educator / Assessor
Teaching dog grooming to students in colleges or private training centres, or assessing NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications.
Salary: £25,000 – £40,000/year
Course Curriculum
| Module 1: The History of Dog Grooming | |||
| The History of Dog Grooming | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 2: Why Do We Groom? | |||
| Why Do We Groom? | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 3: Anatomy | |||
| Anatomy | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 4: Breed Groups and Coat Types | |||
| Breed Groups and Coat Types | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 5: Equipment and Techniques | |||
| Equipment and Techniques | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 6: Keep Your Dog Healthy and Clean Part 1 | |||
| Keep Your Dog Healthy and Clean Part – 1 | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 7: Keep Your Dog Healthy and Clean Part 2 | |||
| Keep Your Dog Healthy and Clean Part – 2 | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 8: Things to Look for Before You Groom a Dog | |||
| Things to Look for Before You Groom a Dog | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 9: Pre-grooming and General Care | |||
| Pre-grooming and General Care | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 10: Preparation | |||
| Preparation | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 11: Skin Conditions Part 1 | |||
| Skin Conditions Part -1 | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 12: Skin Conditions Part 2 | |||
| Skin Conditions Part -2 | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 13: How to Bathe Your Dog | |||
| How to Bathe Your Dog | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 14: How to Get Your Dog to Love Bath Time | |||
| How to Get Your Dog to Love Bath Time | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 15: Drying Your Dog After a Bath | |||
| Drying Your Dog After a Bath | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 16: Bathing and Drying: General Considerations | |||
| Bathing and Drying General Considerations | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 17: Grooming Details (Clipping, Scissors, Ears, Teeth, Feet, Bottoms) | |||
| Grooming Details (Clipping, Scissors, Ears, Teeth, Feet, Bottoms) | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 18: Basic First Aid Part 1 | |||
| Basic First Aid Part-1 | 00:36:00 | ||
| Module 19: Basic First Aid Part 2 | |||
| Basic First Aid Part-2 | 00:41:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed this course, you can obtain the Digital (PDF) Certificate for only £4.99. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post for only £9.99 (FREE POSTAGE). With these affordable pricing on certificates, we’re also offering the PDF Transcript for £2.99.
Also, you can have your printed transcript delivered by post for only £7.99 (FREE POSTAGE). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a wide range of animal care courses covering pet grooming, veterinary support, animal behaviour, dog training, shelter work, and more. Whether you’re beginning a new career or expanding your knowledge, our programmes are designed to support learners at all levels.
Many of our animal care courses include credentials from recognised institutions or industry partners. While they may not replace formal veterinary qualifications, they are widely respected by employers in animal shelters, kennels, and pet care businesses
Yes, all of our animal care courses are available online and can be completed at your own pace. You’ll have flexible access to course materials, quizzes, and support—allowing you to learn whenever it suits your schedule.
No previous experience is required. Our beginner-friendly courses are designed for anyone with a passion for working with animals. You’ll gain practical knowledge and confidence through structured, easy-to-follow modules.
Absolutely. Our courses are built to provide real-world skills that employers value. Whether you’re aiming to become a kennel assistant, pet groomer, or animal behaviourist, our programmes help you take the first steps towards a rewarding career in animal care.
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