Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Learn advanced dog grooming techniques, animal care, and grooming business skills in this industry-accredited online certificate. Includes two certificates covering canine health, grooming, animal handling, and setting up a pet grooming business.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Perform advanced dog grooming techniques
Develop practical skills in dog and animal grooming, including breed-specific techniques and safe equipment handling.
Understand and support canine health
Gain knowledge in canine biology, nutrition, disorders, and preventative healthcare for dogs.
Manage animal behaviour during grooming
Learn strategies for safely handling animals, understanding canine behaviour and training methods during grooming.
What You're Signing Up For
This industry-accredited online certificate covers everything needed to become a professional dog groomer or advance in animal care. The course content includes grooming techniques, canine biology, care for skin and coat, breed groups, animal handling, and business basics. With modules in both caring for dogs and full pet grooming, students develop practical knowledge to work in grooming salons, start their own business, or upskill for broader animal care opportunities. Support includes 24/7 tutor access and career coaching.
Course Content
- Certificate in Caring for Dogs: Introduction to Dog Care, Canine Biology, Dog Health – Nutrition, Dog Health – Disorders, Exploring Dog Breeds, Responsible Dog Breeding, Dog Behaviour and Training, Grooming Dogs, Other Dog Services
- Certificate in Dog and Pet Grooming: Scope and Nature of Grooming Animals, Animal Biology, Care of the Coat and Skin, Dog Grooming Techniques, Grooming Other Types of Animals, Other Grooming Tasks, Handling Animals During Grooming, Grooming Safety, The Business of Grooming
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Animal Care
Pet Grooming
Animal Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior Dog Groomer
Grooming Salon Trainer
Breed-Specific Grooming Specialist
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.