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Course Length
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Course Description
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Learn how to groom your dog. Take this course before it's too late. This important course information will save you money and you bond with your dog at the same time. Join the class today!
Does your dog go to the professional groomer at least once a month? Do you think you can learn to groom your dog? This course is straight to the point on how to maintain your dog between professional groomings. We guarantee you will learn from this course, as no other on-line course offers the same vital information.
Keeping your dog groomed regularly will lower allergens and dander, as well as pet odors, and is a practice of good hygiene for your dog. It is very important to begin a good grooming routine while your pet is young. This course will help dog owners zero in on common pet problems such as skin disorders, diseases, and shedding routines. Each time you perform a grooming you will become more aware of what is normal for your pet and what seems to be uncommon. The lessons in this course can be beneficial for all dog owners; old and new. Your dog will thank you for learning great grooming techniques and keeping a regular grooming routine which your pet will enjoy. Just as humans like a little TLC and bonding, and pets enjoy the same type of attention. Enroll, and let's get grooming!
Course Requirements
This course has no special requirements. Students need no previous education or experience just your patience, time and effort. This is a self-paced course, work at your convenience.
Course Goals
This course is designed to teach the dog owner how to bathe and handle their pet.
Lesson 1 Introduction:
History of Grooming
Behavior & Control
Lesson 2 Health Conditions:
Common Dog Problems
Skin Disorders
Lesson 3 Parasites, Ticks, & Fleas: Parasites
Ticks
Fleas
Flea Cycle
Bug Q & A
Lesson 4 Grooming Process: Dog Exam
Coat Types
Bathing
Brushing
Drying
Hair Cutting
Grooming Supplies
Lesson 5 Communicating with the Groomer: Communicating with the Groomer
Scheduling Grooming
Issues to Communicate
Dog Grooming Q & A
Course Materials
Pen and paper if necessary to take notes. All materials are listed and nothing needs to be purchased.
Grading Policy
All assignments should be done according to the directions. Please cut and paste assignments in the box provided. Assignments not completed are considered a zero. Course certificates will not be granted until all requirements are completed. Grading is done according to a point system. You have a possibility of 450 possible points. All grades are a reflection of your answers. Please provide quality answers to all essays or fill in the blank. Some questions can have multiple answers or answers not given in the lesson. If this occurs a quality explanation is advised for full points. Grading Scale
A = 100 - 90
B = 89 - 80
C = 79 - 70
D = 69 - 60
F = 59 - Below Awards & Certificates
A score of 85% or better-Certificate of Academic Excellence
Completing all assignments & lessons earns-Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
Completion of all assignments-Certificate of Appreciation
Completion of all lessons-Certificate of Merit
Participating in class forums 8 sessions or more- Certificate of Class Participation All assignments and tests have points assigned to them. To calculate your grade percentage at any point during the course, divide your "points earned" by the "points possible" to date.
Disclaimer
This course is not for certification nor does not qualify you as a professional groomer. The information provided in this course is basic information on how to groom your dog. We are not liable for any damage or injury done to you or your dog while performing these grooming procedures.
