Dog Grooming Business Pathway
Start your own dog grooming business
Learn about the equipment you need to groom dogs by completing an online dog grooming certificate NZ-wide. This course includes developing a business plan, pinpointing tools and equipment required, and ideas about attracting clients. Grow your dog grooming knowledge across different breeds and learn techniques for handling animals as you groom. Extend your grooming knowledge with modules that help identify signs of poor health, and gain a certificate of achievement. Enrol today and move closer to starting a dog grooming business.
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Course Duration
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. See our free course guide for detailed duration information.
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Grow your love for Animal Care
Be awarded with a certificate of achievement on completion of this course.
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CAREER BENEFITS
- Gain dog grooming skills, identify your target market
- Learn to develop a business plan
- Discover what you need to deliver dog grooming services
- Receive one-to-one mentoring with a business coach
- Gain access to comprehensive dog grooming video tutorials
- Understand the basic care of dogs, including exercise & preventative health care.
- Learn about basic anatomy, tools, equipment and handling
COURSE CONTENTS
- Introduction to Dog Care
- Canine Biology
- Dog Health – Part One
- Dog Health – Part Two
- Exploring Dog Breeds
- Dog Breeding
- Dog Behaviour and Training
- Grooming Dogs
- Other Dog Services
- Scope and Nature of Grooming Animals
- Animal Biology
- Care of the Coat and Skin
- Dog Grooming Techniques
- Grooming Other Types of Animals
- Other Grooming Tasks
- Handling Animals During Grooming
- Show Grooming
- Grooming Safety
- The Business of Grooming
- Starting Up
- Preparing your Business Plan
- Marketing and Social Media
- Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
- Planning for Profit
- Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
- Understanding GST
- Financial Statement Analysis
- One hour of one-to-one mentoring with a Business Coach
PAYMENT OPTIONS
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- Pay weekly, fortnightly, or monthly
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Notes from the Grooming Table
- This book teaches you the most effective grooming techniques
- Written by Melissa Verplank. Melissa is an esteemed stylist, speaker and judge.
- The second edition features 150+ more pages with 51 new breeds.
Meet Cameron, who successfully started his own dog grooming business!
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- Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
Receive unlimited tutor support
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.
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This course costs $1,750.00 + GST or only $25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
This course takes approximately 300 hours, and you’ll have up to 18 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as an Assistant Dog Groomer or Bather.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
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Starting a Dog Grooming business can be rewarding; the key is to ensure you are prepared. The Dog Grooming Business Pathway at The Career Academy includes essential knowledge on starting your own business and crucial information about canine care.