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Professional Full Time
Certificate in dog grooming and canine beauty therapy
This is a 6 week full-time intensive course. Students must first complete either a part-time or intensive day course before applying for the certificate course. It consists of two units: Practical grooming skills and grooming theory. Practical grooming skills and grooming theory include:
- • Assessment of coat type and condition
- • Brush out and de-matting techniques
- • Paw, pad and nail treatments and ear and gland treatments
- • Pre-bath clipping and scissoring
- • Washing, blasting and drying techniques
- • Hand stripping
- • Blending and thinning techniques
- • Styling associated with all the popular salon breeds and kennel club breed standards
- • Recognition of skin diseases & parasites and infectious diseases
- • Behavioural techniques/dealing with difficult dogs
- • Choosing the right equipment and maintenance of such
GOOD TO KNOW: Only students who have successfully completed written and practical exams on this course will receive the muttugly approved certificate. It is recommended you continue grooming for between six to eighteen months before applying for the City & Guilds exams. We will provide phone support in case of any emergencies once you get started on your own (invaluable!) and offer a discount to any past students looking to attend a refresher course before their exams.
Duration: 6 weeks Intensive
Location: MuttUgly, Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 4
Start: email info@muttugly.com for next start date and availability
Cost: €3600
Exams: 70% Practical, 30% written paper
Refresher courses
We offer refresher courses for groomers looking to refresh their skills before a competition or exam. Our trainer regularly attends UK courses to keep up-to-date with developments so is well positioned to advise on new trims and other industry developments.
Duration: 1 week
Location: MuttUgly, Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 4
Start: email info@muttugly.com for availability
Cost: €600