Dog Grooming Course Online
Learn professional dog grooming principles, canine first aid, coat care and safe handling with our CPD-certified Dog Grooming Course Online
Last updated: August 2026
Regular price
£120.00
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- Duration: 2h 21m
- Life Time Access
- Unlimited Free Retake Exam
Duration: 2h 21mCPD Points: 3
What you'll learn
- Identify grooming needs early to prevent coat, skin and hygiene problems
- Choose suitable grooming tools and methods for different dog coat types
- Apply safer bathing and handling approaches to reduce stress and discomfort
- Recognise common skin disorders and signs that may need further attention
- Respond to canine emergencies by recognising heat stroke, shock and arrest
- Build confident grooming knowledge while supporting responsible dog welfare
About course
Ever wondered what separates a well-groomed dog from one that’s simply had a bath? Professional dog grooming is about much more than appearance, it supports a dog’s comfort, hygiene and overall wellbeing. Our Dog Grooming Course Online helps you build the knowledge to understand professional grooming practices and canine care with confidence.
Whether you’re hoping to begin a career in pet care, support a grooming salon, or simply improve your dog grooming knowledge, this online dog grooming course provides an essential introduction to professional dog grooming.
You’ll explore canine anatomy, dog coat types, skin conditions, breed-specific grooming, grooming equipment, safe handling techniques, bathing methods and dog behaviour, helping you understand how different breeds and coat types require different grooming approaches. You’ll also learn about canine first aid, recognising signs of heat stroke, shock and circulatory arrest, along with the importance of maintaining high standards of hygiene and animal welfare.
Developed around recognised UK animal welfare principles, the course supports knowledge aligned with the Animal Welfare Act 2006, helping you understand your responsibilities when handling and caring for dogs. It also reflects good practice promoted across the UK pet care sector, strengthening confidence in safe and responsible grooming.
With Training Excellence, study online at your own pace and receive 24/7 dedicated learner support. Also, upon successful completion, you can get a free CPD-accredited certificate to demonstrate your learning and support your professional development. Please note that this is online training designed to build your understanding of dog grooming and canine care. It provides a strong foundation for further learning and personal development in dog grooming.
Start your Dog Grooming Course Online today and build the knowledge to care for dogs with greater confidence.
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CPD Service Accredited
Our courses are fully accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring they meet recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development and align with UK professional learning guidelines.
UKRLP Registered Provider
We are registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP), confirming our status as a recognised training provider and reinforcing the credibility and transparency of our courses.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to inclusive hiring practices and supporting employees with disabilities.
AoHT Accredited
We are accredited by the Academy of Health and Therapy (AoHT), ensuring our courses meet high standards of quality and relevance in the health and therapy sector.
Sneak Peek
Course Curriculum
10 sections • 10 lectures
- Fundamentals of Dog Grooming
This Dog Grooming Course Online is Suitable for:
- Aspiring Dog Groomers
- Pet Care Assistants
- Dog Walkers
- Pet Sitters
- Veterinary Support Staff
- Dog Owners
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. An online course can teach dog grooming theory, coat types, tools, bathing, safety and canine care. However, practical grooming skills usually require hands-on training and supervised experience.
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