Dog Collective Co. offers professional dog groomer training. Have you always dreamt of becoming a dog groomer? Maybe you loved learning how to groom your own dog so much that you want to turn it into your new career? Just imagine turning up for work everyday and having Poochie the Pomeranian, Bella the Bichon, Larry the Labrador and Milo the Maltese as your clients? This dog grooming course might just be the "pawfect" fit for you!

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At Dog Collective Co. we offer the following professional dog grooming courses commencing 2025:

(N.B. We are currently booked out for the remainder of 2024 - please see below for 2025 dates)
Small Group Training - Four students maximum. 

One on One Training - This is a flexible option as it will be just you in the course.

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The Dog Collective Co. dog grooming course can help you fulfil your dream and train you in everything "dog groomer". Having trained multiple dog groomers in the past, it's a delight seeing them now running their own successful dog grooming businesses or working within the industry.  

Learning to become a professional dog groomer at Dog Collective Co. Grooming Academy

Work with real dogs from the very beginning:

At Dog Collective Co. Grooming Academy we know that the only way to truly learn how to become a dog groomer is to train on real dogs. Unlike the majority of dog grooming courses available, you will be hands on with real life K9's from day one of your grooming course. No book or video can prepare you for what it's really like to physically have to handle a dog, bath a dog and groom a dog - hands on is the only way to go! Don't worry, your trainer will be with you every step of the way so you'll never be on your own. All dogs used throughout your dog grooming course will be organised for you, and we can train on yours or friends and families dogs too.

What will you learn?:

During this dog grooming course you will learn the essentials of what it takes to be a professional dog groomer, call it 'Dog Grooming 101'. Like anything in life, you will never stop learning, but you will definitely have the essential skills and knowledge to go out there and proudly announce "I'm a professional dog groomer!".

As there are a multitude of different breeds and style cuts, it's impossible to learn every one of them, however, you will learn how to do full basic dog clips on a variety of common breeds, from this you will have the skills and knowledge to start working as a dog groomer as well as the foundations from which you can grow.

The business side of the grooming industry is also covered in training. Regardless on the area of the industry you're wanting to get into, for example: mobile grooming, open a salon, work for someone else etc,  this course will assist you in being business ready., Some of the topics covered are: The general running of a dog grooming business, where to purchase products, booking systems, pricing and so much more. You will also learn about dealing with clients and the cleaning and maintenance of equipment too.

Some of the other things you will learn are as follows:

• How to correctly bath and blow dry a dog

• Different style clips e.g. Schnauzers, West Highland Terriers, Poodles ...

• How to shave, trim and clipper a dog

• Scissoring a dog's face, feet, tail, skirting, trousers and more

• Dealing with knotted and matted coats

• How to brush and maintain a dog's coat

• How to clip a dog's nails

• Grooming and dealing with puppies

• Cleaning and plucking dog's ears

• Trimming dog's paw pads

• How to groom and tidy a dog's head and face

• Clipping around a dog's eyes

• How to do a sanitary clip (bottom etc.)

• De-shedding and thinning a dog's coat

• How to brush a dog's teeth

• Checking in a dog for it's groom

• Different blade lengths and how to choose which to use

• How to maintain grooming equipment
• Basic dog first aid

• Dealing with difficult dogs

• Lots of business training including advise on running a dog grooming salon, mobile salon and working in the industry

• Plus much MUCH more ...

Entry Requirements:

As this is a beginners course, no previous qualifications or experience is required in order enrol.

Location:

Training takes place at the Dog Collective Co. grooming studio based in Southport on the Gold Coast.

(However,  if doing the One on One course, training may also be able to be held at your salon, mobile trailer or a mixture. Please contact to discuss further. N.B. Travel and accommodation fees may apply)

*Casual groomer training and groomer mentoring also available - For more information click here