Online Course · Dog Grooming and Obedience

Start a Career in Dog Grooming and Obedience

Whether you want a salon chair or a training yard, start here. Coats, clipping, scissor work, canine psychology and obedience. Two trades taught side by side.

From $49per week on a flexible plan
2 modulesand thirty seven units
12 monthsof access, no set deadlines
6 daysa week of tutor support
Practicalassessments through the course
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaDog Grooming and Obedience
DeliveryOnline, 24/7 access
Access12 months, no set deadlines
Structure2 modules, 37 units
AssessmentPractical assessments
PaymentsFrom $49 per week
Comes with
  • Clipping techniques and scissor skills
  • Coat types, skin and hair
  • Canine psychology and behaviour
  • Foundations of obedience training
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Two Skills, One Course

Grooming and obedience training sit in the same enrolment.

Hands And Blades

Clipping, scissoring, tools and coat types, unit by unit.

Read The Dog

Behaviour and psychology, so a nervous dog is not a problem.

The Course

What You'll Learn

01
Professional Dog Grooming
From breed groups to the finished cut.
Canine Classification
Introduction to ANKC and Dog Breeds Groups
Canine Anatomy
Dog Handling
Safety and Restraints
Danger Points
First Aid
Products, Tools and Maintenance
Coat Types
Introduction to Skin and Hair
Clipping and Scissoring
Clipping Techniques
Scissor Skills
02
Dog Training and Obedience
Why dogs do what they do.
Introduction to Dog Training
Canine Behavioural Development
Canine Psychology
Recognising and Modifying Canine Behaviour
Undesirable Domestic Behaviours
Foundation of Obedience Training
Dog Obedience Training
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Coats, types, skin and hair
  • Blades, clipping and scissor skills
  • Safety, restraints and first aid
  • Behaviour, psychology and obedience

As a Student

  • Access, 12 months, self paced
  • Units, thirty seven across two modules
  • Tutors, six days a week
  • Support, after you finish too
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things that set this one apart.

01
Obedience Included

Most grooming study stops at the coat. This one keeps going.

02
Safety Taken Seriously

Restraints, danger points and first aid have their own units.

03
Breed Knowledge

Canine classification and breed groups come before the clippers.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

Provider Certificate

Certificate in Dog Grooming Training and Obedience

A provider certificate, not nationally recognised training

A Certificate Of Completion

Issued by the provider at the end.

A Certificate Of Attainment

Records the standard you reached.

A Unit Transcript

Both modules listed unit by unit.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Get In Touch

Say whether you want grooming, training or both.

Step two

Ask The Questions

An advisor runs through units and fees.

Step three

Sort Payments

Upfront, or a weekly plan if eligible.

Step four

Start Learning

Enrol and open the breed groups unit.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $49 / week
Pay it upfront, or spread the cost weekly on a plan.
Flexible payment options
Plans depend on eligibility
Upfront payment option available
An advisor can walk you through it
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Is this nationally recognised training?

You come away with a provider certificate and a unit transcript. It is not nationally recognised training, so it holds no code. An advisor can show you accredited animal care courses too.

What do I get at the end?

A Certificate of Completion, a Certificate of Attainment and a transcript.

How much grooming is in it?

A full module, from breed groups through to scissor skills.

Does it cover obedience training?

Yes. The second module is training, psychology and behaviour.

What does it cost each week?

From $49 a week, depending on the plan you qualify for.

How long do I have?

Twelve months of access, with no set deadlines.

What do I need to start?

A computer and reliable internet. A device can be provided.

Can I enrol if I am under 18?

Yes, after the provider speaks with your guardian.

Delivered By

About the College

My Learning Online is an Australian online provider. Tutors are there six days a week from the first unit.

The course stays open around the clock. Study fits around shifts and dogs.

Australian providerTwo modulesTutors six daysFully online
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