Woofs Academy
Foundation Course
Our foundation training certificate is the perfect starting point for those individuals looking to get their grooming career off the ground or those looking to gain the knowledge to allow them to groom their own dog with confidence.
Price
The course costs from £800 depending on payment option chosen
or choose our Fast Track Foundation/Advanced Course from £1850.
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New To 2023 - Now Complete Our Fast Track Foundation and Advanced Course
During the course students learning will cover:
How to work safely in a busy grooming salon
Reducing hazards and risk assessing your environment
Cleaning, and sterilising equipment and keeping working environment clean and tidy
Legislation which will affect your work as a dog groomer
Health checking dogs
Parasites and steps to take to deal with them
Reading a dog’s body language
Dog anatomy
Grooming equipment suitable for various breeds and coats
Nail trimming and Anal Gland Expression
How to handle and restrain dog
How to deal with different coat type
Breed Standards
How to Bath dogs with various coat types ready for styling
Use of equipment for different dog and coat types
Preparing dogs for bathing
Basic Trimming
First Aid
How Long Does It Last?
Our Foundation Training Course is a practical skills course consisting of 3 hour per week spread over 7 weeks in our academy salon .
The practical skills course is combined with our distance learning to ensure you get the theoretical knowledge to back up your practical skills.
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