ANCI1018 – Dog Grooming Business Pathway

Key Benefits

• Understand the basic care of dogs, including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and preventative health care.
• Learn about key concepts which are required by dog groomers including basic anatomy, hygiene, tools & equipment and handling.
• Discover the basic skills needed when starting your own business
• Receive tutoring sessions with an experienced groomer

Rachael – Dog Grooming Tutor

Rachel has over 20 years experience in the animal industry. She has owned her own grooming business and worked in a number of veterinary clinics. She has trained and been a mentor for many people who wished to learn to groom their own dogs and become professional dog groomers. Rachel is all about positive handling techniques and loves to see people succeed and follow their passion for working with animals.

Accredited by ICOES

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The Career Academy is a member of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce

“The Career Academy are fully committed to helping to develop and support Irish students so they can succeed in their career or business. One of the Dublin Chamber’s objectives is to support and inspire business vitality and success – and together The Career Academy and Dublin Chamber are keen to further support.  We look forward to welcoming you as a new member once you graduate to continue your journey and success in your business.  There are a  number of members benefits including connecting, networking events, learning, maximise and grow your business, business savings, acting as a voice for business and being a platform for success.  The Career Academy will award students a 12 month subscription for membership to the Dublin Chamber on completion of the chosen course. We look forward to welcoming you.” – Paul Byrne, Head of Membership Development, Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Our Students Say

★★★★★ “Very impressed with the course, it made a lot of sense. My tutor is always there to help whenever I need it!” – Harriet Gregory

★★★★★ “Tutors are very helpful and make contact really quickly.” – Helen Alty

Covering Four Modules

Certificate in Caring for Dogs

• ANCG149 – Introduction to Dog Care
• ANCG114 – Canine Biology
• ANCG125 – Dog Health Part 1
• ANCG126 – Dog Health Part 2 -Illnesses and Treatments
• ANCG131 – Dog Breeds
• ANCG124 – Breeding
• ANCG123 – Dog Behaviour and Training
• ANCG137 – Grooming
• ANCG154 – Other Dog Services

Certificate in Dog Grooming

• ANCG163 – Scope and Nature of Grooming
• ANCG103 – Animal Biology
• ANCG116 – Caring for the Skin and Coat
• ANCG155 – Specialised Grooming Tasks
• ANCG141 – Handling Animals
• ANCG136 – Grooming Dogs
• ANCG138 – Grooming Other Types of Animals
• ANCG139 – Safety in Grooming Workplace
• ANCG165 – Preparing for Showing
• ANCG168 – Starting a dog grooming business

Start your own business

• ANKI201 – Starting Up
• ABKG186 – Preparing your Business Plan
• MGTG129 – Marketing and Social Media
• ABKI122 – Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
• ABKIG185 – Planning for Profit
• ABKI214 – Fundamentals of Payroll
• ABKI113 – Understanding VAT
• ABKI189 – Financial Statement Analysis