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Dog Grooming Diploma

The Blackford Centre

What’s in the course?

Here’s what you get.

  • Quick Start guide, to get you started on the course.
  • A sturdily bound set of course modules that lie flat for ease of study – Available in a printed format with the Print edition course.
  • 42,000 words of practical ‘how-to’ text. Detailed information that guides you skillfully towards becoming a professional dog groomer.
  • 27 videos on grooming, on topics such as how to clean a dog’s ears, and what tools to use. Also advice on specific breeds such as Shih-Tzus, Spaniels and Poodles.
  • Dog Grooming Masterclass videos containing live action instructions and information on the different aspects of grooming.
  • 8 tutor-marked assignments. Your work will be carefully marked by an experienced tutor.
  • ‘How to Succeed in your Distance Learning Course’ booklet. Tips and advice on how to successfully complete your course. This booklet is not available elsewhere.
  • ‘How to Write Assignments’ booklet. This provides useful guidance on how to prepare your assignments. Not available elsewhere.
  • study guide and planner that helps you organise your study.
  • 31 Self-assessment exercises. They occur throughout the course to help you get organised. They also check that you can tackle each of the topics covered.

Bonuses

  • Diary of a dog groomer 
    Follow the highs and lows of a dog groomer as she battles with unwilling dogs, grumpy clients and equipment that doesn’t work.
  • Business Blueprints eBook
    A 47-page book that provides insights into how to set up your own business.
  • Special Report on dog walking, pet sitting and house sitting
    This exclusive report shows you how to set up a service that’s complementary to dog grooming. You’ll be able to download it from our online student portal.

Plus! Access your course online

  • Online edition of the course. Get instant access to all the course content when you register.

And when you complete the course, you'll get the following free items:

  • A Diploma to print, frame and display on your wall.
  • An ‘Approved Dog Groomer’ logo to use on your site.

  • A press release sent to your local newspapers (if you want).
  • An open reference that shows you’ve completed the course, and which may open doors for you.
  • The right to use the post nominal letters Dip. DG (BC) after your name.

From time to time we improve, amend or extend the items shown here.

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