If you would like to learn to groom your own dog as well as learn what it takes to become a professional dog groomer, then this is the short course for you. 

Learn the skills necessary to provide basic grooming for your dog, complete a basic clip on your dog as well as gain an understanding of certain breed specific clips. This is a great introductory course for those wanting to become dog groomers or just wanting their own pooches to have that salon professional look.

Our course presenter has been a professional dog groomer for many years and has trained a number of professional dog groomers from overseas and all over Australia.

Werribee campus. Enter via gate 3, room 8128.

• Location:
  Werribee
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Course code:
  WNDOG
• Duration:
  30 Hours
• Fees:
  $700
• Course dates:
  To be determined
• Course times:
  6.00pm-9.00pm

How to register

- basic grooming techniques for a range of dog breeds
- techniques for ensuring that your dog enjoys the grooming process
- basic first aid in the event of grooming accidents
- recognising behaviour of your dog during the grooming process
- occupational health and safety associated with grooming your dog
- hydrobathing

Topics covered in this course include:

Contact School of Sport and Science: sciencetafe@vu.edu.au