Professional Grooming Courses

Kickstart a career in the pet industry with our Professional Foundation course at Dollhouse Academy where we prep you to become an adept pet groomer.

During the 20 - 40 lessons with us, we’ll equip you with all the necessary skills required for you to ace your SKC Class C Exam!

Together with theoretical lessons where we teach you about grooming safety, dog anatomy and behaviour, we also take you through the practical aspects of grooming such as cleaning, clipping techniques and so much more.

  • Course Info

    4 hours per lesson

    Flexible class scheduling

    Registration Fee: $80.00 (one time payment)

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    Single lessons are $180/ lesson

  • Course Journey

    Start

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    Foundation Course (Class C)

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    Year 2

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    Intermediate Course (Class B)

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    Year 3

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    Advanced Course (Class A)

  • Fees

    Foundation Module 1 + 2 + 3

    40 Lessons: $4000

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    Foundation Module 1 + 3

    20 Lessons: $3000

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    Intermediate Module (Class B)

    20 Lessons: $3000

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    Advanced Module (Class A)

    20 Lessons: $3000

  • Module 1: Basic Techniques

    • Bathing Techniques

    • Drying Techniques

    • Brushing Techniques

    • Nail Clipping

    • Ear Cleaning

    • Removal of Ear Hair

    • Expressing of Anal Glands

    • Basic Clipping Techniques: Clipping of paw-pads sanitary area, poodle feet, poodle face

    • De-matting

    • Undercoat Removal

    • Pre-clips & Line Setting

    • Scissoring Techniques

  • Module 2: Pet Clips

    • Shave Down

    • Summer Clip

    • Poodle: Teddy Bear Clip

    • Different Poodle Face Cuts

    ​• Pomeranian:​ Boo Cut

    ​• Schnauzer: Schnauzer Pet Clip

  • Module 3: Exam Preparation

    • Poodle: Lamb Clip

    ​• Pomeranian:​ Seal Cut

    • Model Preparation

    • Posture

    • Balance

    • Shape Setting

    • Use of Equipment

    • Advanced Scissoring

  • Theory

    • Dog anatomy

    • Basic Pet Safety & First Aid

    • Grooming Tools/Equipment

    • Breed Recognition

    • Breed Standard

    • Pattern Lines

    • Pet Behaviour & Temperament

    • Basic Health Care

    • Foam Modelling/Clay Modelling

    • Drawing & Balance
Course to be completed within 12 months

  • Module 1: Exam Preparation

    • Clipping Poodle face

    • Clipping Poodle feet

    • Clipping Sanitary Area

    • Layer Drying

    • Layer Brushing

    • Layer Combing

    • Cutting out the outline

    • Chipping Techniques

    • Finishing Trim

    • Covering Faults

    • Creating Angulations

    • Chipping Techniques

  • Module 2: Pet Styles

    Drop-coated Breeds: Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Shihtzu

    Perfecting the Long Puppy Clip

    Improving Style Balance

    Improving Facial Balance

     

    Terrier: West Highland Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer

    Pet Style Stripping

     

    Toy Poodle:

    Perfecting Long Teddy Bear Clip

    Improving Style Balance

    Improving Facial Balance

  • Theory

    • Canine Anatomy

    • Basic Muscle Structure

    • Topographical Anatomy

    • Body Outline

    • Identify Grooming Tools/Equipment

    • Interpret Poodle Breed Profile & Grooming Standards

    • Understand how grooming can affect the Breed Profile

    • Interpret Lamb Clip Anatomy

    • Certification Point System

    • SKC Theory Notes
Course to be completed within 6 months

  • Module 1: Exam Preparation

    • Complete Puppy / Second / Continental / English Saddle Clip 

    • Poodle Clipping Line

    • Clipping Poodle face & feet

    • Clipping Sanitary Area

    •Cutting out the outline

    • Chipping Techniques

    • Finishing Trim

    • Covering Faults

    • Creating Angulation

    • Chipping Techniques

    • Finishing Trim

  • Module 2: Spray Setting

    • Prepare Poodle show coat

    • Show Coat Maintenance

    • Line Parting

    • Banding for maintenance

    • Wrapping

    • Prepare Poodle topknot

    • Show Banding

    • Bubble Setting

    • Spray Setting Techniques

    • Layer Setting Techniques

  • Theory

    • Canine Anatomy

    • Basic Muscle Structure

    • Topographical Anatomy

    • Body Outline

    • Identify Grooming Tools/Equipment

    • Interpret Poodle breed profile and grooming standards

    • Understand how grooming can affect the breed profile

    • Interpret Show Clip Anatomy

    • Certification Point System

    • SKC Theory Notes
Course to be completed within 6 months

Toolkit

Tools and Equipment in this list are not included in Tuition Fee.

All professional tools and equipment in this list are available for purchase via the school office.

You may bring your own tools or purchase your own set of professional tools from the school.

Basic Tools

Nail Clipper

Nail File

Quik Stop

Forceps/Hemostat

Ear Cleaner

Ear Powder

Cotton

Slicker Brush

Madan Pin Brush

Straight Comb Short

Straight Comb Long

Scissors Pouch

Tool Box/Bag

Scissors

Straight 7-7.5 inch

Curve 7-7.5 inch

Thinning 6.5-7 inch

Fishbone/Chunkers 7-7.5 inch

Fine Curve 6-6.5 inch

Equipment

Clipper

2-Speed Anidis Clipper

Small Panasonic Clipper

 

Blades

Andis Blades: #40, #30, #10, #7F, #5F 

Wahl Attachment Combs Set

Equipment Care

Clipper Oil

Blade Coolant

Show Grooming Tools (Class B/A)

Band Cutter

Rat-Tail Comb

Wrapping Bands

Wrapping Paper

Wrapping Plastic

Show Bands

Aerosol Hair Spray

Liquid Hair Spray

Academy Enrolment

Our academy will reach out to you within 3 working days.