Dog Grooming Business Pathway
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Learn the skills and knowledge needed to start and manage your own dog grooming business. Gain an industry-recognised certificate covering practical grooming, animal welfare, and small business fundamentals.
NZ$2,874
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop dog grooming skills across breeds
Gain hands-on knowledge and practical skills required to groom dogs of various breeds effectively.
Understand canine health and nutrition
Identify signs of poor health in dogs and apply knowledge of nutrition and preventative care.
About This Course
The Dog Grooming Business Pathway equips students with practical and theoretical knowledge in dog and pet grooming, dog care, and the fundamentals required to start and manage a successful dog grooming business. The course covers a variety of modules, including canine biology, grooming techniques, animal health, business planning, digital marketing, and more. Graduates receive an industry-accredited Certificate of Achievement and gain access to career coaching, support, and networking opportunities within the New Zealand animal care industry.
Course Content
- Certificate in Caring for Dogs
- Certificate in Dog and Pet Grooming
- Start Your Own Business with Xero & AI
- 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
- 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
- Starting Up & Business Types and Structures
- Preparing your Business Plan
- Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Certificate in Xero
- Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI (optional)
Build towards these roles
Dog Grooming TechnicianSalon AssistantPet Care CoordinatorMobile Grooming OperatorGrooming Business OwnerClient Relations AssistantPet Salon ManagerAnimal Welfare Support OfficerSmall-Business Operations AssistantService Quality CoordinatorVeterinary Assistant
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.
