Pooch Starter – Class C Pet Grooming Course

Pooch Starter – Class C Pet Grooming Course

💰 $8,000 | 📚 60 Lessons | 🐶 For Beginners | 🎓 Certificate Provided
🌟 Turn Your Passion for Pets into a Professional Career

Perfect for:
✅ Career switchers
✅ Animal lovers
✅ Stay-home parents rejoining the workforce
✅ Groomers with informal experience who want proper skills
✅ Future business owners or pet salon founders

What You’ll Learn:

In just 3 structured modules, you’ll gain complete grooming confidence — for dogs, cats, and even small pets — plus hands-on skills that will prepare you for real work or your own business.

MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF DOG GROOMING

Build your foundation with the basics of pet grooming and dog care.

📘 Theory:

  1. Dog Anatomy
    Learn about the dog's body – bones, muscles, coat types – and why it matters for grooming.

  2. Dog Behaviour & Handling
    Understand how dogs think, how to read their body language, and how to handle them safely and kindly.

  3. Spotting Health Issues
    How to check for common problems like skin issues, infections, or signs of pain — and what to tell the owner.

  4. Grooming Tools & Equipment
    Get to know clippers, scissors, brushes, and more — how to use and clean them properly.

  5. Dog Breeds & Styles
    Learn to recognise different breeds and understand what style of grooming each one needs.

  6. Grooming Safety & Hygiene
    Protect yourself and the pets — learn safe habits and how to keep your tools and space clean.

  7. Talking to Customers
    How to explain grooming needs, answer questions, and handle appointments in a friendly, professional way.

✋ Practical:

  1. Dog Handling Practice
    Learn how to safely hold, lift, and manage dogs of different sizes and personalities.

  2. Bathing & Drying
    Practice washing and drying techniques for different coat types.

  3. Basic Grooming Skills
    Brushing, de-matting, nail clipping, ear cleaning — the must-know daily grooming skills.

  4. Scissoring Basics
    Start learning how to use grooming scissors for trimming — safe cutting techniques, simple shapes.

  5. Sanitary & Hygiene Grooming
    Shaving around face, feet, and private areas gently and properly.

  6. Easy Grooming Styles
    Practice simple, neat grooms like teddy trims or all-over tidy-ups.

  7. Full Groom Practice (Small Breeds)
    Step-by-step grooming on live dogs — putting everything you've learned together.


MODULE 2: ADVANCED GROOMING SKILLS

Take your skills to the next level with more detailed styling work.

  1. Popular Breed Styles
    Learn to groom Shih Tzus, Poodles, Maltese, etc. – the most common salon customers.

  2. Double-Coated Breeds
    Learn how to manage Pomeranians, Golden Retrievers, and others with thick or fluffy coats.

  3. Scissoring Techniques (Next Level)
    Work on rounded legs, faces, blending lines — how to make your work look professional.

  4. Clipper Styles & Finishing Touches
    Use clipper guards and blade lengths to create neat, smooth looks — finish with polish and styling.

  5. Time-Saving Tips & Speed Practice
    How to groom faster without sacrificing quality — important for working in a busy salon.

  6. Tricky Areas & Corrections
    Fix uneven lines, work around difficult coats, and learn when to adjust your styling.

  7. Final Groom Practice with Feedback
    Perform full grooms with supervision — get tips and correction from your trainer.

MODULE 3: GROOMING OTHER PETS & EXAM PREP

Learn about cats and small animals, and get ready for certification.

📘 Theory:

  1. Cat Grooming Basics
    Understand cat behaviour, safety, and what’s different when grooming a cat.

  2. Rabbit & Guinea Pig Grooming
    How to safely handle and groom small pets — brushing, nail trimming, and coat care.

  3. About the SKC Class C Exam
    Learn what’s included in the exam, how it works, and what skills are expected.

✋ Practical:

  1. Cat Grooming Practice
    Bathing, drying, nail care, trimming — everything needed to groom most house cats.

  2. Small Pet Grooming Practice
    Work hands-on with rabbits or guinea pigs — safe handling and gentle grooming.

  3. Mock Grooming Test
    Practice your skills in a timed setting - with feedback to help you improve.


What You’ll Get:

  • ✅ 60 comprehensive lessons

  • ✅ Real practice with live animals

  • ✅ Certificate of completion

  • ✅ Trainer support & feedback

  • ✅ Business and customer handling basics

  • ✅ Grooming across dogs, cats, and small pets

  • ✅ Confidence to join a salon or start your own

Your New Career Starts Here

Whether you dream of running your own grooming salon or simply want a job you’ll love, Pooch Academy is your gateway to the pet grooming industry.