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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 (In the online edition, we provide the modules as online PDFs).
  • 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 DVD containing live action instructions and information on the different aspects of grooming.
  • 8 tutor-marked assignments. Your work will be carefully marked with personal advice by an experienced tutor.
  • Support from your tutor whenever you need it.
  • A useful case that keeps all your course material (not in the online-only edition).
  • ‘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.
  • Including a smart, hard wearing apron in 100% cotton,
    The Apron

    with useful pockets.

  • ‘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.
  • Your First Client Celebration Kit. What’s the first thing to do when you get your first client? The answer is: ‘Celebrate!’ And we’ll help you do that, because as soon as you get your first paid work after completing the course we’ll send you a celebration kit including fun items such as champagne glasses and other party items (Value £31).

Bonuses

  • Diary of a dog groomer (Value £35).
    Follow the highs and lows of a dog groomer as she battles with unwilling dogs, grumpy clients and equipment that doesn’t work.
  • Starter kit (Value £50).
    – 10-piece Mains operated clipper kit, giving professional grooming results (not in the online edition)
    – 4 clipper guides for different length cuts.
    – Scissors
    – Comb
    – Cleaning brush
    – Clipper oil
    – Instructional DVD
    – Steel nail clippers (not in the online edition)
    – Soft pin slicker, to remove dead hairs from undercoat and top coat (not in the online-only edition).
    – Dog shampoo (not in the online edition).
  • Business Blueprints eBook (Value £17).
    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 (Value £28).
    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 frame and display on your wall.
  • An ‘Approved Dog Groomer’ logo to use on your site.

  • Business Mentoring. When you complete the course you’ll receive 90 days of free business mentoring. It will help you set up your business. (Value £365).
  • 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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